The Kalakeyas are ultimately defeated in the cinematic battle through a combination of superior tactical brilliance orchestrated by Amarendra Baahubali and sheer martial valor from the forces of Mahishmati. Despite the Kalakeyas' savage numerical strength and psychological warfare tactics, Baahubali inspires his outnumbered troops, breaches their formation, slays their chieftain Inkoshi in single combat, and successfully routs their entire invading army.