- The film is loosely based on K. Viswanath’s Swathi Kiranam, and MiloÅ¡ Forman’s Amadeus.
- The film was announced by Netflix on 10 April 2021, Tripti Dimri was cast in the title role, and was joined by Babil Khan.
- The film marks the second collaboration between Tripti Dimri and Clean Slate Filmz after Bulbbul (2020).
- Principal photography started in April 2021, in Kashmir. Filming was completed in October 2021.
- Babil Khan, who is the son of the late Irrfan Khan, Qala is Babil’s debut movie.
- The teaser for the film launched on 24 September 2022, on Netflix, and the trailer of the film was released on 15 November 2022.
- The film had its World Premiere in Goa at the 53rd International Film Festival of India, on 24 November 2022.
- Qala was released on Netflix on 1 December 2022. It received positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised the performances, direction, writing, visual style, cinematography, and soundtrack.