The film was launched by C. V. Sridhar in 1980 as a Cinemascope venture and was then titled as Sakthi. Sridhar collaborated with Kamal Haasan after the success of the 1978 film Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu. The film was meant to be the first film which featured Haasan and Ambika as a lead pair and stills were released featuring Ambika in a swimsuit.
The film's release by C. V. Sridhar in 1980 under the Cinemascope label marked its debut as Sakthi. Following the success of Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu in 1978, Sridhar collaborated with Kamal Haasan on this project. The movie was designed to be a starring vehicle for Haasan and Ambika, and promotional materials included photos showcasing Ambika in a swimsuit.