The film had an ensemble cast including Prem Nazir, Sharada, Madhu, Sheela, Thikkurisi Sukumaran Nair and Adoor Bhasi.

[3] The film was a major blockbuster and following the Malayalam version, the film was made in Tamil (Thulabharam), Telugu (Manushulu Marali) and Hindi (Samaj Ko Badal Dalo), with Sharada playing lead roles in all versions.

Vijaya's life becomes miserable and she kills her starving children, but she is arrested before being able to commit suicide.

In the end, she is given the death penalty by the prosecution, led by her former dear friend Vatsala, who had become a famous lawyer in the meantime.

Thulabharam is an adaptation of the Kerala People's Arts Club play of the same name, written by Thoppil Bhasi.