 Thirteen years later, the film was remade in Telugu under the title "Sahasra Sirchedha Apporva Chinthamani" (1960) and that version was dubbed and released in Kannada.The film was based on a popular folk tale about a sinner Saint's garb, who had the princess Chinthamani under his control and how he uses her as a pawn to achieve his goals.Those who were interested in marrying the princess were asked four intriguing questions by her and those who could not answer were beheaded as a punishment.