Actor Gurunandan, noted for his role in First Rank Raju, is back with a comedy-thriller, in his next Raju James Bond. Directed by Deepak Madhuvanahalli, the film will join the slew of films to hit theaters on February 14, 2025, and will be released simultaneously in both Kannada and Hindi.

Produced by Karma Bros under the banner of Manjunath Vishwakarma and Kiran Bharthur, Raju James Bond is set for a global release across countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and more. "The film’s international appeal is amplified with the Hindi-dubbed version, including Hindi versions of the songs, making it accessible to a broader audience," says the director.

Speaking at the unveiling of the second song, 'Kanmani', producer Kiran Bharthur confirmed the film’s dual-language release and shared, “We’ve ensured that Raju James Bond has been properly dubbed in Hindi, with songs recorded by Hindi singers. Additionally, we are in discussion to release in Nepali, and we’ve sold the rights for release in North India.”

The film, originally delayed due to the pandemic, promises a fresh, laughter-filled experience. With a runtime of 136 minutes, the makers guarantee at least 40 minutes of pure comedy. The ensemble cast includes Sadhu Kokila, Chikkanna, Mridula, Ravishankar, Achyuth Kumar, and Jai Jagadeesh. Anoop Seelin has composed the music for the film, which is expected to deliver both laughter and great tunes.

Apart from Raju James Bond, Gurunandan has Forest and Happy Ending lined up for release. He is also working on his debut production, Mr. Jack, under his home banner, Mandi Mane Talkies.