In the history of Indian cinema, there are films that entertain, films that inform, and then there are films that become cultural phenomena. Released in 2005, the Kannada movie falls decisively into the third category. Directed by Prem and starring Shiva Rajkumar in the titular role, Jogi was not merely a box-office success; it was a seismic event that shattered previous records and set a new benchmark for the Kannada film industry (Sandalwood).