Hombale Films is an Indian film production and film distribution company based in Bengaluru, India. Founded in the year 2012,[1] the company producing films across multiple languages, with a special focus on Kannada cinema. It is a production house in the Kannada film industry.[2] Over the years, the company has expanded its reach into other Indian languages, including Telugu and Malayalam.[3][2][4][5][6]
History
Hombale Films was founded in 2012 by Vijay Kiragandur[7][8] and Chaluve Gowda,[9][10] both from Bangalore. Hombale Film's first production was the Kannada film Ninnindale in 2014,[11] starring Puneeth Rajkumar.[10] Their next film was Masterpiece, followed by a collaboration with Puneeth Rajkumar, Raajakumara in 2017, which became the top grossing Kannada film at the time. It reportedly grossed more than Template:INRConvert in the Karnataka box office.[12]
Hombale Films' fourth film was K.G.F: Chapter 1 directed by Prashanth Neel and released in five languages across India: Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Hindi. K.G.F: Chapter 1 was the first Kannada film to gross Template:INRConvert worldwide, earning more than Template:INRConvert. As of 2019 it was the third-highest grossing film of Kannada cinema.[13][14]
Hombale Films' next film was Yuvarathnaa in 2021, which was their third collaboration with Puneeth Rajkumar, and second collaboration with director Santhosh Ananddram. It was released on 1 April 2021 in Kannada and Telugu, and on Amazon Prime Video shortly after due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] Yuvarathnaa was Hombale Films first effort in music production, under the label Hombale Music.[16]
Their next film was the sequel to K.G.F: Chapter 1, K.G.F: Chapter 2. It was released on 14 April 2022 and grossed more than Template:INRConvert.[17][18] It became the highest-grossing film of Kannada cinema.
Their next film was Kantara, was written, directed, and acted by Rishab Shetty. It was released on 30 September 2022 to positive reviews. Made for Template:INRConvert, it grossed more than Template:INRConvert worldwide. It became the second-highest grossing film of Kannada cinema,[19] and sold more tickets than any other Kannada film, beating K.G.F: Chapter 2.[20]
Following the massive success of the K.G.F franchise and Kantara, Hombale Films continued its expansion into other South Indian language markets with the Telugu-language epic action film, Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire. Released on December 22, 2023, the film reunited Hombale with director Prashanth Neel and starred Prabhas in the titular role, alongside Prithviraj Sukumaran. It was a major box office success, earning an estimated ₹614–702 crore (US$74–84 million) worldwide, making it the highest-grossing Telugu film of 2023 and one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. The production house also confirmed a continuing partnership with Prabhas, beginning with the announced sequel, Salaar: Part 2 – Shouryaanga Parvam
Filmography
Production
| Year | Film | Director | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ninnindale | Jayanth C. Paranjee | Kannada | |
| 2015 | Masterpiece | Manju Mandavya | ||
| 2017 | Raajakumara | Santhosh Ananddram | ||
| 2018 | K.G.F: Chapter 1 | Prashanth Neel | ||
| 2021 | Yuvarathnaa | Santhosh Ananddram | ||
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 | Prashanth Neel | ||
| Kantara | Rishab Shetty | |||
| 2023 | Raghavendra Stores | Santhosh Ananddram | ||
| Dhoomam | Pawan Kumar | Malayalam | ||
| Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire | Prashanth Neel | Telugu | Distribution in Karnataka | |
| 2024 | Raghu Thatha | Suman Kumar | Tamil | |
| Yuva | Santhosh Ananddram | Kannada | ||
| Bagheera | Dr. Suri | [21] | ||
| 2025 | Kantara: Chapter 1 | Rishab Shetty | ||
| TBA | Template:Pending film | Rakshit Shetty | Pre-production [22] | |
| Template:Pending film | Prashanth Neel | Telugu | Pre-production[23] |
Distribution
| Year | Film | Director | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The Goat Life | Blessy | Malayalam | [24] |
| Romeo | Vinayak Vaithianathan | Tamil | ||
| Boat | Chimbu Deven | |||
| Prasanna Vadanam | Arjun Y. K | Telugu | [25] | |
| Utsavam | Arjun Sai | [26] | ||
| Aho Vikramaarka | Peta Trikoti | [27] | ||
| ARM | Jithin Laal | Malayalam | [28] | |
| Pani | Joju George | [29] | ||
| 2025 | L2: Empuraan | Prithviraj Sukumaran | [30] | |
| Veera Chandrahasa | Ravi Basrur | Kannada | [31] | |
| Mahavatar Narsimha | Ashwin Kumar | Hindi Kannada Tamil Telugu |
Also presenter[32] | |
| Mirai | Karthik Gattamneni | Telugu |
References
- ↑ The rise and rise of Hombale Films. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hombale Films bags 4 National Awards including Best Film for 'Kantara'. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ Hombale Films' Debut Tamil Film Raghu Thatha’s Audio Out. Times Now(2024-07-21). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ Prabhas signs three-film deal with Hombale Films, Service, Express News. The New Indian Express(2024-11-09). Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ↑ Hombale Films bags 4 National Awards including Best Film for 'Kantara'. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ Hombale Films Assembles Over 500 Fighters For Epic War Sequence In Kantara: Chapter 1. Zee News.
- ↑ Hombale Films' founder Vijay Kiragandur: We have submitted our application for Oscars for Kantara, have fingers crossed. Firstpost(2022-12-22). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ Producer Vijay Kiragandur Expresses Excitement Over Mahavatar Narsimha Teaser Response. Zee News. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
- ↑ The rise and rise of Hombale Films. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Puneeth Rajkumar's Ninnindale sets new records. The Times of India(2014-01-17). Retrieved 2025-02-04.
- ↑ Hombale Films' maiden production venture 'Ninnindale', starring Puneeth Rajkumar, turns 9. OTTPlay. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ This man is the highly paid actor in Kannada film industry.
- ↑ KGF: Chapter 2 - This Bollywood actor to boost box office collections of Yash starrer?. www.zeebiz.com(29 July 2019). Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ↑ Yash's film KGF: Chapter 1 made Rs 250 crore at the box office worldwide and became a magnum-opus. Now, the makers are busy with pre-production work of KGF: Chapter 2.(2019-02-09).
- ↑ Puneet Rajkumar's next titled 'Yuvarathna' - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
- ↑ Yuvarathnaa (Kannada) Songs Download - Kannada Songs Online @JioSaavn(2 December 2020). Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ Exclusive: Blockbuster KGF makers all set to enter Bollywood. Asianet Newsable. Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ Sanjay Dutt's return gift to fans on his 60th birthday: KGF Chapter 2 first look as Adheera. India Today. Retrieved 2019-11-03.
- ↑ Top highest grossing films at the Indian box office in 2022 - KGF Chapter 2 tops followed by RRR and Avatar 2. PINKVILLA(31 December 2022). Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ Indian box office crosses Rs 4,002 crore between Jan-April: Report(2 June 2022).
- ↑ Hombale Films Releases First Track 'Rudhira Dhaara From 'Bagheera' Starring Srii Murali. Times Now(17 October 2024). Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ Rakshit Shetty's Richard Anthony muhurtha to take up Yuva's release date?. OTT Play. Retrieved 6 February 2024.
- ↑ Has Prashanth Neel completed 40% of the shoot for 'Salaar 2'?. The Times of India(19 January 2024). Retrieved 28 January 2024.
- ↑ Hombale Films to distribute Blessy's 'Aadujeevitham' in Karnataka, Service, Express News. The New Indian Express(25 March 2024). Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ Actor Suhas gets the backing from 'KGF' makers. The South First(25 April 2024). Retrieved 4 February 2025.
- ↑ Utsavam’s theatrical rights acquired by Mythri Movie Makers, Features, C. E.. Cinema Express(13 August 2024).
- ↑ Instagram. www.instagram.com.
- ↑ Hombale Films to distribute ARM in Karnataka, Features, C. E.. Cinema Express(5 September 2024).
- ↑ ಜೋಜು ಜಾರ್ಜ್ ಅಭಿನಯದ ಮಲಯಾಳಂ ಚಿತ್ರ ಪಣಿ ಚಿತ್ರದ ಟ್ರೇಲರ್ ಗೆ ಎಲ್ಲೆಡೆ ಬಾರಿ ಮೆಚ್ಚುಗೆ, Kumaraswamy, D.(28 November 2024).
- ↑ Hombale Films to distribute L2: Empuraan in Karnataka, Sharadhaa, A.. The New Indian Express(2025-03-19). Retrieved 2025-03-21.
- ↑ Veera Chandrahasa Movie Review: Ravi Basrur’s Daring Yakshagana-Infused Epic Redefines Kannada Cinema. www.thehansindia.com(18 April 2025).
- ↑ Hombale Films announce Mahavatar Cinematic Universe, to start with Narasimha in July. India Today(25 June 2025).