The film is a direct screen adaptation of the novel "Jeevana Chaduranga" written by the novelist Ma.

Actress Vaishali Kasaravalli made her debut in this film, opposite comedian Narasimharaju.

[3] Besides direction, Geethapriya also wrote the lyrics as well as the screenplay and dialogues and won Karnataka State Film Award for the year 1972 for this story.

The soundtrack and original score composed by Vijaya Bhaskar was widely acclaimed and won the State Award for music.

The songs composed by Vijaya Bhaskar and sung by P. Susheela, S. Janaki and L. R. Anjali found wide reach and considered one of the best soundtracks winning him a State Award.