By midnight, Ananya realized the story of "Kannada 2021" wasn't a list of 50 films. It was a hybrid creature. It was Bhajarangi 2 fighting for screens alongside a 15-minute short film called Lullagala , which went viral for its stunning drone shots of Coorg.

Beyond the massive earners, 2021 was noted for its diverse storytelling: List of highest grossing Kannada films of 2021