A king grants land to local tribals in exchange for a sacred stone protected by the demigod Panjurli .
Explores the Bhoota Kola (spirit worship) tradition, Kambala (buffalo racing), and the struggle between forest inhabitants and government regulations. Plot Summary
, subtitled "A Legend," is a landmark Indian action thriller that blends coastal Karnataka folklore with a "man vs. nature" conflict. Written and directed by Rishab Shetty , who also stars in the lead role, the film became a massive commercial and critical phenomenon, grossing over ₹400–450 crore worldwide. Movie Overview
The king's descendant attempts to reclaim the land, leading to his mysterious death.
Rishab Shetty (dual role as Shiva/Annappa), Sapthami Gowda (Leela), Kishore (Murali), and Achyuth Kumar (Devendra Suttooru).
Produced by Hombale Films (known for the KGF series) with a budget of approximately ₹16 crore.
Won the Silver Peacock - Special Jury Award at the 54th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).