Production began in 1958 but was stopped due to financial constraints. When it restarted, C. Pullaiah's health was deteriorating, so his son C.S. Rao took over.
First movie in color in Telugu.
1963 Telugu Version Gross : 2.5cr (Share : 1.25cr)
1963 Tamil Version Gross : 1cr (Share : 50 Lakhs)
1974 Hindi Dubbed Version Gross : 75 Lakhs (Share : 25 Lakhs)
Total All Versions Gross : 4.25cr (Share : 2cr)
Total Footfalls (No. of Tickets sold) in India are around 5.7cr.
1963 Tamil Version Gross : 1cr (Share : 50 Lakhs)
1974 Hindi Dubbed Version Gross : 75 Lakhs (Share : 25 Lakhs)
Total All Versions Gross : 4.25cr (Share : 2cr)
Total Footfalls (No. of Tickets sold) in India are around 5.7cr.
This film completed 100 days of theatrical run in 26 centers which is an ' All Time ' record in the history of the south Indian cinema then.