Recent discussions online have sparked speculation about the director for Hrithik Roshan’s highly anticipated project with a prominent Kannada production house, renowned for its blockbuster successes like ‘KGF’, ‘Salaar’, and ‘Kantara’. Initial reports suggested that actor-turned-director Prithviraj Sukumaran would helm the film.

Clarification on Directorial Rumors

However, a source close to the production has addressed these rumors, stating that Prithviraj is not directing the movie. According to Pinkvilla, the claims regarding Prithviraj’s involvement in the tentatively titled Hrithik X Hombale are inaccurate. A spokesperson for the project confirmed, “No director has been signed yet. Please refrain from believing in rumors — we will officially announce all developments related to the project in due course.”

About Hrithik X Hombale

The announcement of Hrithik X Hombale has taken the industry by surprise, marking a collaboration between one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars and one of South India’s leading production houses.

On May 28, the production team shared an exciting statement on their X (formerly Twitter) account:

“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 Films 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. #HRITHIKxHOMBALE”

Hrithik also expressed his enthusiasm for the project, stating, “Looking forward to this.”

Prithviraj’s Current Projects

On the professional front, Prithviraj Sukumaran is enjoying the success of his directorial project, ‘L2: Empuraan’, the sequel to the 2019 hit ‘Lucifer’. This film features a stellar cast including Mohanlal, Abhimanyu Singh, Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Jerome Flynn, along with special appearances by Rick Yune and Pranav Mohanlal.

Prithviraj is also preparing for the release of his upcoming films ‘Vilayath Buddha’ and ‘Nobody’. Additionally, there are rumors about his role in ‘SSMB29’ directed by SS Rajamouli, alongside Mahesh Babu.

Hrithik’s Upcoming Projects

Meanwhile, Hrithik is focused on his role in ‘War 2’, which he is co-starring in with Jr NTR. This film is set to hit theaters on August 14, 2025.