Reena Roy was signed for the lead role but insisted that Kamal Hassan play the lead. They opted to drop her from the film.
This is a remake of a kannda movie - Na Ninna Bidalare which had Anant Nag in the lead role.
Aruna Irani was signed for Prema Narayan's role Rekha got her replaced.
Aruna Irani was to play the second lead as the ghost in the film.But was replaced by Rekha as she felt her negative character would overpower her.Prema Narayan was then signed for the film.