, particularly the resistance from his orthodox father. Critical and Commercial Success
The story is inspired by real-life events where a newlywed woman left her husband's home because it lacked a toilet. In the film, Jaya, an educated woman, marries Keshav, only to discover that his family follows the age-old "tradition" of relieving themselves in open fields.
Directed by , the film was produced on a modest budget of approximately ₹18–35 crore and became a massive global hit.