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Rishab Shetty; Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films with Shetty on the set of 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
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Rishab Shetty On Hombale's Involvement In 'Kantara: Chapter 1': They're A Powerhouse'

The director speaks about the difference between investors and producers, and why he lucked out with the latter for the 'Kantara' prequel.

BY Team THR India
Rishab Shetty in 'Kantara A Legend Chapter 1'
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'Kantara Chapter 1' Trailer: A Divine Battle For Rights In The Rishab Shetty Prequel

Produced by Hombale Films, the sequel co-stars Rukmini Vasanth, Jayaram, and Gulshan Devaiah.

BY Team THR India
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Karnataka Ticket Prices Capped at ₹200: High Court Reserves Ruling on Petition by Hombale Films, Theatre Owners

The Multiplex Association of India along with leading production houses Hombale Films, Keystone Entertainment and VK Films have filed a petition questioning the legality of the government's move.

BY Team THR India
A poster of 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
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Will 'Kantara: Chapter 1' Get A Smooth Release In Kerala?

A standoff between the Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala and distributors is said to have created confusion over the Kannada film’s Kerala release

BY Team THR India
Director Ashwin Kumar for 'Mahavatar Narsimha'
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'Mahavatar Narsimha': Ashwin Kumar on Lord Vishnu's Avatars, His Love for Anime and Building a New Cinematic Universe

The director of 'Mahavatar Narsimha' talks to The Hollywood Reporter India on his upcoming project which is the first in a seven-film franchise based on the avatars of Vishnu

BY Anushka Halve
'Kantara: Chapter 1' wraps up shoot
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'Kantara Chapter 1': The Rishab Shetty Film Wraps Up Filming

The makers of the film released a short behind-the-scenes video to mark its wrap.

BY Team THR India
Vijay Kiragandur, founder of Hombale Films on the sets of 'Kantara'.
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From 'K.G.F' to 'Kantara': How Hombale Films Took Kannada Cinema Global

Hombale Films isn’t chasing pan-India; it’s shaping it — through vision, risk, and rooted storytelling.

BY Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
Rishab Shetty in a new poster of 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
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'Kantara Chapter 1': Hombale Films Drops New Poster With Rishab Shetty

The anticipated Kannada film will be out on October 2.

BY Team THR India
A slate of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe
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Hombale Films, Kleem Productions Unveil Decade-Long 'Mahavatar Cinematic Universe'

Spanning seven animated films over twelve years, the ambitious franchise will reimagine the ten avatars of Vishnu, beginning with Mahavatar Narsimha in July 2025.

BY Team THR India
Hrithik Roshan has announced a new collaboration.
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Hrithik Roshan, Hombale Films Join Hands for an Ambitious Pan-India Film

Hrithik Roshan has teamed up with the production house known for mounting pan-India blockbusters like the 'KGF' franchise, 'Salaar', and 'Kantara'.

BY Team THR India
Poster of 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
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'Kantara: Chapter 1' Not Pushed From its October 2 Release; Makers Say 'Right On Track, Avoid Speculation'

'Kantara: Chapter 1' is in its final shooting phase, with an epic war sequence underway, featuring an impressive 500 skilled fighters and 3000 extras.

BY Team THR India
Actor Prabhas with Founder Vijay Kiragandur of Hombale Films.
Interviews

What's The Secret to K.G.F and Kantara's Success?

Hombale Films founder Vijay Kiragandur reveals how they make blockbuster hits, and discusses their recent three-film signing with Prabhas, one of the country’s highest-paid actors.

BY Ananya Shankar