Bank of Bhagyalakshmi

Bank of Bhagyalakshmi

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.

Release

28 Nov 2025

Run time

142 min

Language

Kannada