Released on 2 October 1986, Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu premiered alongside another film by Kodandarami Reddy, Rakshasudu. This marked a rare occurrence in which two films from the same director were released simultaneously, with both being adaptations based on novels written by Yandamoori Veerendranath.[3]
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Lyrics were written by Veturi. Music was released on Echo Audio Company.[4][5] For the Tamil-dubbed version Hare Radha Hare Krishna, all lyrics were written by Vaali.[6]