The film's popularity led the Karnataka government to announce a monthly allowance for Daiva Narthakas (practitioners of the Bhoota Kola ritual).
Shiva (Rishab Shetty), a hot-headed Kambala champion, clashes with Murali, an upright forest officer trying to convert the village land into a reserve. The film's popularity led the Karnataka government to
Greed leads the local landlord, Devendra, to betray the villagers. In an intense finale, Shiva becomes possessed by the Guliga Daiva , delivering a divine verdict against the oppressors. Major Cast Rishab Shetty: Shiva / Annappa (Shiva's father) a hot-headed Kambala champion
Rishab Shetty won Best Actor at the 70th National Film Awards, and the film won Best Popular Film . clashes with Murali