The film set on a village backdrop featured Krishna in dual roles as Ramu and Krishna. The film marked the fifth collaboration of Raghavendra Rao with Krishna after Bhale Krishnudu, Gharana Donga, Ooriki Monagadu and Adavi Simhalu.
The film was released on 2 September 1983 to positive reviews.[3] The film had a theatrical run of 48 days in Hyderabad, 100 days in Vizag, 100 days in Nellore and 100 days in Guntur.[4]