If you enjoy crime-thriller films based on bank robberies, this new offering from Kannada cinema will surprise you in a different way. A departure from the more serious heist stories, this film offers a fun mix of humor and thrills. The Kannada film "Bank of Bhagyalakshmi," starring Dixit Shetty, is now available in Hindi dubbed form on OTT platforms, where it is quickly gaining audience attention.

what is the story of the film

The film is a comedy-thriller that revolves around a petty thief named Kanak, also known as Tiger. With big dreams, Kanak forms a gang of amateur criminals like him and plans a major bank robbery. Their target is the Bhagyalakshmi Co-operative Bank, where they believe there are crores of rupees. The gang reaches the bank, but their preparations are thwarted by the scene inside, as the safe contains only 67,000 rupees, as expected. This is where the story takes a new and interesting turn.

The film's story begins amid an election atmosphere in a small rural town in Karnataka. Political parties are busy buying votes and laundering black money. In this environment, Kanaka and his gang, tired of petty thefts, decide to take a big risk. Before the heist, Inspector Ramakrishna warns them against this path, but Kanaka, in his arrogance, even declares that he will get the inspector transferred.

When the gang enters the bank, the situation quickly escalates. Bank staff and customers are taken hostage. Meanwhile, bank employee Arpita becomes central to the story, as Kanak falls in love with her at first sight. Outside, Inspector Ajit and his team surround the bank, further complicating the gang's efforts.

The story's biggest and most interesting twist comes when it's revealed that a secret stash of politicians' black money is hidden inside the bank. Now, on one hand, there's the gang trapped inside the bank, a lighthearted romantic track between Kanak and Arpita, and on the other, the police stationed outside, and the hidden money. The direction the story takes and why audiences are so appreciative of it will only be revealed after watching the film.

Film cast and IMDb rating

"Bank of Bhagyalakshmi" is directed by Abhishek Manjunath, marking his directorial debut. The film was released in theaters in November 2025. In addition to Dixit Shetty and Brinda Acharya, the film also stars Gopalkrishna Deshpande, Srivatsa, Vishwanath Mandalika, Ashwin Rao Pallaki, and Bharat GB in pivotal roles. The film received critical acclaim for its story and thrilling premise, earning a 7.7 rating on IMDb.

Where to watch

Talking about the OTT release, it was earlier rumored that the film would stream online from January 12, but now it has been released on Amazon Prime Video from January 16, 2026. Viewers can watch it in Kannada as well as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi audio.