Dasara festivities brought a major reveal from the team of Kempambudhi. The makers dropped a brand-new poster of the historical drama, and has Prem stepping into the shoes of Bengaluru’s founder, Nadaprabhu Kempegowda.

Presented by Hombale Films under the guidance of entrepreneur and Padma Shri awardee Prashanth Prakash, the film is produced by the Prashanth Prakash Foundation. The team confirmed that production has reached its last leg and will wrap up soon ahead of the theatrical run.

Written and helmed by Malnad theatre artist-turned-director Ramesh Begar, Kempambudhi is an adaptation of a novel by seasoned journalist and writer Jaanagere Venkataramaiah. The narrative draws from historical records and local folklore around Kempegowda, putting the lens firmly on his environmental consciousness, visionary town planning, and welfare measures for his citizens.

The poster takes an architectural approach, framing Prem like a monolithic stone sculpture with a commanding stance, tying in the historic legacy of the ruler with the cultural spirit of the Dasara festival.

Meghana Gaonkar stars opposite Prem, while Samyukta Hornad plays a key role. The cast also features Sudha Belawadi, Rajesh Nataranga, Ramesh Pandit, Rajendra Karanth, Vasanth Krishnamurthy, Karthik A, Ravikumar, Nagashree Begar, Chiranjeevi, Rajneesh, and Nikhil Marthanda.

The technical team includes cinematographer Shashira, along with Avinash and Abhishek reuniting for this project, with Veer Samarth handling the music.