Hrithik Roshan Joins Forces With KGF, Kantara Fame Hombale Films For A Pan-India Project
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Hrithik Roshan joins forces with Hombale Films for a high-profile project promising grit, grandeur, and cinematic magic.
Hrithik Roshan has officially joined hands with Hombale Films for an upcoming project that has already created a lot of excitement. The studio describes the film as a story full of 'grit, grandeur, and glory,' promising a unique blend of powerful emotions and creative storytelling.
The makers posted a note on social media that read, 'They call him the Greek God. He's ruled hearts, shattered limits and we see the phenomenon he truly is! We are proud to welcome Hrithik Roshan to the Hombale family for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity meets imagination, the big bang begins. HXH #HrithikXHombale."
They call him the Greek God. He's ruled hearts, shattered limits and we see the phenomenon he truly is! We are proud to welcome @iHrithik to the @hombalefilms family for a collaboration, years in the making. A tale of grit, grandeur and glory is set to unfold, where intensity… pic.twitter.com/ZU2FHKjKdm — Hombale Films (@hombalefilms) May 28, 2025
Hrithik, too, expressed his enthusiasm about the project. He said, as per a report in India Today, 'Hombale has been home to some very unique stories over the years. I'm looking forward to partnering with them and delivering a cinematic experience for our audience. We are dreaming big, and committed to bringing the vision to life," he wrote.
Vijay Kiragandur, the founder of Hombale Films, also shared his thoughts. 'Very happy with this collaboration. At Hombale Films, our purpose is to tell stories that inspire and transcend boundaries. Partnering with Hrithik Roshan is a step forward in realising that vision, crafting a film where intensity meets imagination on a grand scale. We are committed to delivering an experience that is both powerful and timeless."
Hombale Films has been behind massive pan-India hits such as 'KGF' Chapters 1 and 2, 'Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire', and 'Kantara'. Their films are known for breaking new ground and achieving huge success at the box office.
Hrithik Roshan upcoming movies
Hrithik will be next seen in War 2. Directed by Ayan Mukerji, War 2 also stars Jr NTR and Kiara Advani in the pivotal roles. The movie delves into the ruthless world of espionage, with Kabir (Hrithik Roshan) and Nataraj (Jr NTR) locked in a cat-and-mouse chase. This film marks Jr NTR's highly anticipated Bollywood debut. The teaser, released on Jr NTR's birthday, highlighted intense action sequences, high-stakes battles, and a gripping narrative, setting the stage for an epic showdown between the two leads.
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