Directed by and Chetan Sharma , the film was originally released in Malayalam on August 10, 2012, with dubbed versions in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.

A major thematic pillar of the film is his friendship with Vavar , a robber from Turkistan. This relationship is presented as the "epitome of religious tolerance" and interfaith harmony.

The film is recognized for its "painstaking efforts" to remain faithful to historical facts and authentic Hindu mythological texts.