What does the virama (್) below ಥ create?
Hint:
Look for the information about the Half Letter <span data-bg-speak>ಥ</span>್ (tha halant)
It adds an inherent 'a' to the consonant ಥ.
It silences the inherent 'a' and allows ಥ to join the next consonant directly.
It changes the sound of ಥ to a different type of 'th' sound.
It doesn't change anything about ಥ.
Explanation
The virama (್) below ಥ creates the half letter ಥ್ which silences the inherent 'a' and allows it to join the next consonant directly.