The film is set in the backdrop of the Kurukshetra War, which is a pivotal event in the Indian epic, the Mahabharata. The story revolves around the characters from the epic and explores their motivations, emotions, and actions leading up to the war.

Kurukshetra is a Kannada epic historical drama directed by Naganna. The film is based on the Hindu epic Mahabharata, narrated from the perspective of Bhishma. It features Darshan in the lead role as Bhishma, alongside an ensemble cast including Ambareesh (in his final film), Ravichandran, and Sneha.

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