The story follows Shambulinga, popularly known as (played by Duniya Vijay ), a man with a singular dream: becoming a legendary film villain. To achieve this, he moves to the city and seeks guidance from Gudde Narasimha ( Rangayana Raghu ), a small-time mentor who inadvertently leads him into the real-world underworld.

For the 2019 film, actor Vidyut Jammwal spent months training with elephants to ensure realistic interaction for the movie!

Critics in Karnataka gave mixed reviews. While they praised the cinematography (by Sejal Shah) and Vidyut’s physique, they noted that the script was predictable. The Times of India (Kannada edition) gave it 3/5 stars, stating, "Vidyut saves the forest, but the story needs saving."

When you mention "Junglee" in a cinematic context, many might first think of the classic 1961 Bollywood film or the 2019 Vidyut Jammwal action adventure. However, for fans of Sandalwood, is the high-octane 2009 romantic action film that cemented Duniya Vijay 's status as a leading action star.