The directorial debut of Shankar.
The biggest hit of Arjun's career.
Director Shankar wanted Kamal Haasan to play the lead role, but he refused because of the politics shown in the story.
For the female role, Shankar considered either Madhuri Dixit or Divya Bharti. But Dixit declined the offer whilst Bharti passed away before she could be signed.
Initially actor Arjun too had his reservations to take up this project but proceeded as there was dearth of offers coming his way.