Many Telugu films were based on the "Mahabharata". One aspect which distinguishes this film is the characterization of Duryodhana. While making the Sree Krishna Pandaveeyam itself, Rama Rao projected Duryodhana as "Suyodhana" with a positive touch to the role. In this film, he projected Duryodhana as a well-educated person who knew "dharma" and other things much better than anyone. Some people even say that the title of the movie could actually have been "Maanadhana Veera Suyodhana" — such is the importance and characterization of Suyodhana.