First movie where Anil Kapoor played the conventional hero. Mani Ratnam wanted Suhasini (who later became his wife) to play the female lead but she did not have dates. Anil recommended Kiran Vairale with whom he was working in Ek Baar Kaho.
Last movie where the popular Julie pair Vikram-Lakshmi acted together.
This film marks Mani Ratnam's directorial debut in Kannada cinema.
It was Lakshmi who recommended Anil Kapoor for the film.
This film marks the directorial debut of Mani ratnam