[4] Produced by K. Raghavendra Rao under his banner RK Teleshow,[5][6] the series played a key role in shaping Rajamouli's career, laying the foundation for his transition to feature films.

[5][7] The show featured an ensemble cast, including Ranganath, Sameer, Rajeev Kanakala, and Harsha Vardhan, with music composed by M. M. Srilekha and lyrics by Chandrabose.

Raghavayya strives to maintain harmony within the household while upholding moral values, but the family frequently encounters dramatic twists and societal pressures.

Notable events include Adarsh risking his life to save Anand, Dharma Das plotting to harm the family, and Raghavayya confronting financial and social challenges.

[2] In March 2002, reports confirmed that the television series would be remade into a film, marking a unique instance in Telugu cinema where a TV serial was adapted for the big screen.

[16] The film adaptation was set to feature the original cast and crew, including actors Ranganath, Sameer, Harsha Vardhan, Rajeev Kanakala, L. Jhansi, and S. Sravani, who had all appeared in the television series.

[12] In the Netflix documentary series Modern Masters: S. S. Rajamouli (2024), the director reflected on his work in Santhi Nivasam and credited the experience with shaping his storytelling skills and building his confidence for feature filmmaking.

Actor Rajeev Kanakala, who worked with him on Santhi Nivasam, likened his meticulous approach to directing to that of the legendary c.12th-century sculptor Jakanachari (known as Jakkanna in Telugu).

[17][18] In later interviews, Rajamouli acknowledged the success of Santhi Nivasam but expressed dissatisfaction with his direction, attributing its popularity to its prime time slot and association with established filmmakers rather than to his creative merits.