 "Devadasu", was released on 26 June 1953, and "Devadas" was released three months later on 11 September 1953.Both versions were commercially successful, playing for over 100 days in theatres.Randor Guy, however noted that after the film's release, there were bickerings between the partners over the division of profits and Subbaraman's widow had to go to court, as did Lalitha for her balance remuneration.