Days before his demise, Nana Patekar was seen making his final public appearance at a Goa event, where he danced and played music with local artists. The actor also spoke about his enduring love for theatre, expressing his desire to continue performing in plays.

Vijay Deverakonda stars in the film as the key character, while Rashmika Mandanna plays his wife, Jayamma. Set in 19th-century South India, the film is set during the 1870s famine under British colonial rule.