German delegation that saw it was clearly impressed by the performances of Nilu Phule and Shreeram Lagoo, who played the protagonists, and the film was selected for the 25th Berlin Film Festival.
When the film released in 1974 it did not do well.But when re released in 1975 word of mouth spread and it became a hit.It went on to win three national awards, seven Maharashtra State awards and three Filmfare awards.
Debut film of director Jabbar Patel.
Shreeram Lagoo's character is called Master like he was called Master in his earlier film Pinjra 1972.
In 2005 Mahesh Kothare's film Khabardaar had Sanjay Narvekar's character was called Maruti Kamble inspired from Mohan Agahse's character in the film.For a scene the song Kunachya Khadyavar Kunache Oze was played in background when Sanjay Narvekar is framed for murder by corrupt politician.