 "Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari" was theatrically released on May 9, 1990 by Venkata Lakshmi Films.The film upon release was a massive success, grossing ₹13 crore at the box office becoming the highest grossing Telugu film of 1990 and at one point the highest grossing Telugu film of all-time.The film's soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja, became a chart-topping success.