Plot
The story unfolds in a rural Karnataka town during election season, a time when political parties are busy managing black money and vote-buying strategies. Kanaka (Dheekshith Shetty), a small-time rowdy with big dreams, leads a gang of five amateur thieves. Tired of petty thefts, they plan a grand heist—to loot the Bhagyalakshmi Cooperative Bank, expecting crores of rupees stashed inside. Before the heist, Inspector Ramakrishna (Sadhu Kokila) warns Kanaka and his gang to stay out of trouble. Kanaka arrogantly retorts, even threatening to get the inspector transferred. Confident in their plan, the gang breaks into the bank during a lull in election chaos. However, their dream shatters when they discover only ₹67,000 in the safe. This botched robbery sets off a chain of comic mishaps and escalating tension.
As they hold the bank staff and customers hostage, Arpita (Brinda Acharya), a bank employee, becomes central to the drama. Kanaka, smitten by her charm, tries to woo her even as the situation worsens. Meanwhile, Inspector Ajith (Viswanath Mandalika) and his team surround the bank, leading to a tense standoff. The gang, desperate to escape, resorts to bizarre tactics—recording videos and posting demands on social media, threatening to kill hostages if their conditions aren’t met. The government, fearing election disruption, reluctantly negotiates.
The twist arrives when Kanaka learns of a hidden stash of black money linked to politicians inside the bank premises. This revelation turns the simple robbery into a high-stakes chase for crores, exposing corruption and greed. Amid frantic attempts to locate the secret cache, the gang faces betrayal, moral dilemmas, and mounting pressure from law enforcement. Kanaka’s romantic subplot with Arpita adds emotional depth to the otherwise chaotic narrative.
The climax ties together themes of greed, survival, and political corruption, as the gang’s fate, the black money mystery, and Kanaka’s love story reach an unpredictable conclusion. While the film maintains a humorous undertone, it also sheds light on the dark realities behind cooperative banks and election-time scams [5]
Production
Development
Abhishek Manjunath, making his directorial debut, wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues. The film was conceptualized during the COVID-19 lockdown when director Abhishek M initially planned it as a short film but later expanded it into a full-length feature. Produced by H.K. Prakash (known for RangiTaranga), the project aimed to blend humor with a thrilling narrative. Principal photography was completed in mid-2025.
Actor Ajay Rao was originally announced as the lead actor when the project was first revealed in late October 2022. [6] The film was introduced as a collaboration between Ajay Rao and debutant director Abhishek M, with producer H.K. Prakash backing the project. Ajay Rao even hinted at unveiling the first look of his 30th film under his own production around that time. However, the casting changed later, and Ajay Rao was replaced by Dheekshith Shetty as the lead actor during production updates in mid-2024.
Marketing
The film's first look poster was released in July 2025 while the teaser dropped on 13 July 2025, highlighting the comic twist of the heist. The official trailer was released on 15 November 2025. Promotions included music launches and interviews with the cast. The teaser and songs trended on YouTube under MRT Music
Filming
Filming took place across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, Mysuru, and rural locations to capture the village backdrop. Some sequences were shot in Dharwad and surrounding districts. The production design was handled by Raghu Mysore and editing by Tejas R.
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