Ashtami is a heartfelt Tulu family drama from the Chaithanya Kalavidaru troupe of Bailooru, with story and direction by the troupe's leader Prasanna Shetty Bailooru. At its heart, the play celebrates one of coastal Karnataka's most vibrant traditions, the Tiger Dance and the deep, spirited bond the youth of Tulunadu share with this energetic folk art. Blending warm family emotions with the pride and pulse of coastal culture, Ashtami struck a powerful chord with audiences, racing past 100 shows in record time and earning the troupe a fresh new identity across the coast, standing today as one of Chaithanya Kalavidaru's proudest and most beloved productions.