 Filmed in and around Chennai, Kanchipuram, Courtallam, and Srinagar for 70 days, "Rudraveena" was produced on a budget of 8 million.Released on 4 March 1988 to critical acclaim, the film was a commercial failure, resulting in a loss of 0.6 million.It gained cult status later and is considered one of the best films made by Balachander.