Hrithik Roshan joins forces with Hombale Films for massive pan-India project
By News Desk Published on May 28, 2025, 18:05 IST
Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is set to collaborate with one of India's leading production houses, Hombale Films, for an ambitious pan-India project, marking one of the most exciting industry partnerships in recent times.
The official announcement was made by Hombale Films on social media, where they welcomed Hrithik Roshan to the Hombale family with a message calling the actor a 'phenomenon' and referring to him as the 'Greek God' of Indian cinema. The untitled project has been teased with the title HXH — a cryptic abbreviation hinting at something monumental in the making.
Described as a 'tale of grit, grandeur, and glory,' the collaboration is being positioned as a high-concept cinematic spectacle, years in development. While details of the film remain under wraps, the production house promised that this 'Big Bang' marks the beginning of an epic cinematic journey where 'intensity meets imagination.'
Hombale Films, known for mega-hits like KGF and Kantara, continues its streak of pan-India storytelling, and the addition of Hrithik Roshan — one of the most bankable and celebrated stars in Indian cinema — is expected to draw massive anticipation across languages and markets.
The project is being actively discussed across social media platforms under the hashtag #HRITHIKxHOMBALE, setting the tone for what could be one of the most anticipated films of the coming year.
Stay tuned for more updates as the film moves into production.
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