Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Hombale Films Exploring RCB Acquisition
After winning the IPL for the first time, RCB's owners announced they're selling the team.
Now, the makers of popular movies like Kantara and KGF, Hombale Films, are talking about buying RCB.
This could be great for Karnataka fans as both RCB and Hombale represent the state's modern identity.
Hombale Films, creators of Kantara and KGF, in talks to co-acquire RCB
RCB's current owners, Diageo India, announced the sale of the franchise
Hombale Films is RCB's official digital content partner since April 2023
RCB's valuation has reportedly increased to around Rs 17,000 crore post-title win
Other potential buyers include Nikhil Kamath, Adani Group, JSW Group, and Adar Poonawalla
- Who
- Hombale Films, RCB's current owners Diageo India
- What
- Exploring RCB acquisition
- When
- After RCB's IPL win in 2023
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- To potentially strengthen RCB's regional identity and deepen fan loyalty
Fans in favor of Hombale-RCB collaboration
Concerns about film studio's involvement in cricket
Strengthening regional identity
Fans in favor of Hombale-RCB collaboration
Both brands represent Karnataka, could deepen fan loyalty
Concerns about film studio's involvement in cricket
Might lead to biased decisions favoring local players or interests
Business acumen
Fans in favor of Hombale-RCB collaboration
Hombale's success in film industry shows business prowess
Concerns about film studio's involvement in cricket
Lack of cricket management experience could be a risk
- Current RCB owners
- Diageo India
- RCB's reported valuation
- Rs 17,000 crore
- Hombale Films' role
- RCB's official digital content partner since April 2023
- Other potential buyers
- Nikhil Kamath, Adani Group, JSW Group, Adar Poonawalla