‘Bell Bottom’ Makers Lock December Release Date for North Karnataka Drama ‘Hubballi Hunters’

BENGALURU: Producer Santhosh Kumar KC, renowned for backing the hit retro crime-comedy Bell Bottom, is ready with his next big cinematic venture. Titled Hubballi Hunters, the film has officially locked its theatrical release date and is set to arrive in cinemas across Karnataka on December 11.

Helmed by director Samarth B Kadkol—who previously directed the Diganth-starrer Edagaiye Apaghatakke Karana—the film promises an authentic, rooted cinematic experience. Set against the vibrant and culturally rich backdrop of North Karnataka, the makers wrapped up extensive shooting schedules across live locations in Hubballi, Dharwad, and Sirsi to preserve local realism.

An Ensembles Star Cast and Social Media Stars

Hubballi Hunters features an impressive ensemble cast led by prominent actors Pramod Shetty and Achyuth Kumar. The film also features Chetan Marambeed, Krishna Hebbale, Pavan Kulkarni, Sumith Sankoji, Naman Arora, Dhanyashree Sujith, Ramesh Bhat, and Vanu Patil. Notably, the project also marks the much-anticipated silver-screen transition for several popular social media content creators.

Creative and Technical Crew

The film’s story has been conceptualized by director Samarth B Kadkol. He shares the dialogue-writing credits with Rahul V Parvatikar, Amit Karvkar, and Chetan Marambeed.

The technical crew boasts seasoned industry names, including:

 Cinematography: Abhimanyu Sadanandan

 Art Direction: Dharani Gangeputra

 Editing: Suresh Mallaiah and Aakash Hiremath

 Music/Composition: Prasanna Keshava and Sujith Sreedhar

With its unique North Karnataka flavor, stellar cast, and a proven production banner behind it, Hubballi Hunters is gearing up to be one of the most exciting regional releases of December. Stay tuned to the Bangalore Mail Entertainment Bureau for more updates, trailer launches, and exclusive interviews.