The film is based on the novel Nashtappetta Neelambari by Malayalam novelist Madhavikkutty.
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The song "Geyam Hari Nama Dheyam" won Yusufali Kechery the National Film Award for Best Lyrics in 2000.Samyuktha varma got kerala state best actress award for her performance.
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The song "Aaradyam Parayum" won Asha G. Menon the Kerala State Film Award for Best Female Singer in 2000.
The song "Aaradyam Parayum" in the film Mazha directed by Lenin Rajendran starring Biju Menon and Samyuktha Varma proved to be a turning point in her life.