"samskara" was the first kannada film to be directed and produced by pattabhirami reddy who had mainly dealt with telugu films. singeetam srinivasa rao was the executive director of the film. the film was also notable for it was the first kannada film to not use excessive use of cosmetics for the artistes, music and dance, and for being made entirely with an amateur cast, most of whom were poets, writers and journalists. "samskara" was initially banned by the madras censor board in late 1969. it was the first kannada film to receive a ban. the board however gave no reasons for the ban in its letter to the makers. it was later revoked by the union ministry of information and broadcasting.