The film stars Livingston and Kausalya while Karan, Vivek, Anand, and Prakash Raj play supporting roles.

[2] The film was later remade in Telugu by the same director as Seenu (1999)[3] and in Hindi as Pyaar Diwana Hota Hai (2002).

Shweta's occasional friendlier association with Nataraj, in the means of helping, gradually blossoms into love.

The story of Sollamale was written by Sasi with Prabhu Deva intended for the lead role, but R. B. Chowdary successfully suggested Livingston instead.

[6][7] D. S. Ramanujam of The Hindu wrote, "Debutant director Sasi makes his bow in grand style with a different kind of love tale" and also lauded the performances of Livingston and Kausalya.