Savitri and S. V. Ranga Rao was signed to play the other key roles of Draupadi and Kichaka respectively. Mikkilineni, Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry, Mukkamala and Relangi played supporting roles. Wrestlers Dandamudi Rajagopal and Nellore Kantharao were signed to play Bhima and Jeemutha Mallu respectively.
Savitri and S. V. Ranga Rao were cast in the main parts of Draupadi and Kichaka, while Mikkilineni, Dhulipala Seetarama Sastry, Mukkamala, and Relangi played subsidiary roles. Wrestlers Dandamudi Rajagopal and Nellore Kantharao took on the parts of Bhima and Jeemutha Mallu.