Hombale Movies in Talks to Cobuy RCB
Hombale Movies, the manufacturing home behind the huge hits KGF, Kantara, Mahavatar and Salaar, is reportedly in superior discussions to buy a stake in Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The thrill started after Diageo India, the present proprietor, signalled a attainable sale, sparking widespread hypothesis amongst followers and media. Though Diageo has denied any agency plans, the rumor has generated robust pleasure throughout Karnataka and the broader IPL viewers.
Current experiences from Kannada shops spotlight Hombale Movies as one of many frontrunners amongst a number of events, together with Zerodha co‑founder Nikhil Kamath, the Adani Group, JSW Group, Serum Institute’s Adar Poonawalla, and Devyani Worldwide. The franchise, which lastly captured its first IPL title in 2025, is alleged to be valued at roughly USD 2 billion (₹17,000 crore), making the potential deal a landmark in sports activities‑leisure collaborations.
Hombale Movies’ curiosity aligns with its latest technique to diversify past movie manufacturing into sports activities and different sectors. The corporate has already partnered with RCB because the official digital accomplice since 2023, creating promos and engagement content material, so a deeper possession position could be a pure extension. If the acquisition strikes ahead, it might enhance each the movie home’s model and the franchise’s fanbase throughout Karnataka.
Whereas no official affirmation has been issued, insiders recommend a joint‑possession construction could also be fashioned, with Hombale Movies becoming a member of forces with different personal buyers. The sale course of is predicted to conclude by March 31, 2026, forward of the IPL 2026 season, and followers are eagerly awaiting the ultimate announcement.
