Bank of Bhagyalakshmi

Bank Of Bhagyalakshmi is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language crime comedy thriller directed by debutant Abhishek Manjunath.^[1] The film stars Dheekshith Shetty and Brinda Acharya in lead roles,^[2] supported by Sadhu Kokila, Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Sruthi Hariharan and Ashwin Rao Pallakki. Music is composed by Judah Sandhy, with cinematography by Abhishek G. Kasaragod.^[3]

Bank of Bhagyalakshmi
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Abhishek Manjunath
Written by	Abhishek Manjunath
Screenplay by	Abhishek Manjunath
Story by	Abhishek Manjunath
Produced by	H. K. Prakash
Starring	Dheekshith Shetty Brinda Acharya
Cinematography	Abhishek G. Kasaragod
Edited by	Tejas R
Music by	Judah Sandhy
Production company	Shree Devi Entertainers
Release date	28 November 2025 (2025-11-28)
Running time	142 minutes
Country	India
Language	Kannada

The film was initially announced in the year 2022 and took three years for the production to complete.^[4] It revolves around a botched bank heist that spirals into chaos and humor.

Premises

The story follows a gang of five amateur thieves who reunite for one last heist in a village buzzing with election fever. Expecting a massive haul, they break into a cooperative bank only to find a mere ₹67,000 in the safe. Their failed robbery triggers a series of comic mishaps, frantic chases, and unexpected twists as law enforcement closes in. Themes of justice, greed, and survival are explored with a humorous undertone.^[5]

Cast

• Dheekshith Shetty
• Brinda Acharya
• Sadhu Kokila
• Sruthi Hariharan
• Gopalkrishna Deshpande
• Ashwin Rao Pallakki
• Usha Bhandary
• Bharath GB
• Srivatsa
• Vinuth
• Shreyas Sharma
• Vishwanath

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.

Soundtrack

Bank of Bhagyalakshmi
Soundtrack album by Judah Sandhy
Released	2025
Recorded	2024
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	7:30
Language	Kannada
Producer	Judah Sandhy

The music and background score of the film is composed by Judah Sandhy. The soundtrack was released in October 2025. Music rights are with MRT Music, and the songs have garnered millions of views on YouTube.

Kannada Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Hara Om"	Nagarjun Sharma	Shilpa Mudbidri	4:05
2.	"Apsare"	Nagarjun Sharma	Rajat Hegde	3:25
Total length:				7:30

Telugu Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Hara Om"	Nagarjun Sharma	Mangli	4:05
2.	"Apsara"	Nagarjun Sharma	Rajat Hegde	3:25
Total length:				7:30

Release

The film was scheduled for a theatrical release on 21 November 2025, coinciding with multiple Kannada releases. It was also reported that the Telugu version also would release simultaenously. However, on 20th November, it was postponed to 28 November.^[7]