Production
Kamal Haasan began production on the film after his project with Balachandra Menon, Kanden Seethaiyai failed to take off. The film was launched with Meena and Gemini Ganesan also a part of the cast and schedules were held in Kerala and Goa. Initially a debutant Sri Durga was roped in to play second heroine in the film and Sanghavi was also considered, but was ultimately replaced by Heera Rajgopal.
The make-up artist Michael Westmore provided advice for the film alongside R. K. Sarathkumar. The padding and foundation used gave Kamal Hasan and allergic reaction beneath his eyes, hence for the Hindi remake they ensured that scenes of the male role was shot first. The make-up took five hours to put on and lasts for only five more hours.
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