We had earlier reported that Jadeshaa K Hampi was in talks to direct Yuva Rajkumar in his next, and the project has now been officially announced. Tentatively titled Yuva 03, the film will be produced by Tharun Kishore Sudhir under the Tharun Kreatiivez banner and Jagadeesh Gowda under Jagadeesh Films.

Jadeshaa K Hampi, known for his grounded storytelling in films such as Gentleman and Guru Shishyaru, and for his writing contribution to Kaatera, will direct the film. Details about the story and genre are currently being kept under wraps.

The film is presented by Narasimha Nayak (Raju Gowda), with Tharun Kishore Sudhir and Jagadeesh Gowda coming together as producers. Tharun has previously backed films such as Guru Shishyaru and Elumale, while Jagadeesh has produced Bheema and has also been involved in film distribution.

The makers have announced September 14 for the release of the film’s theme poster, on the occasion of the Ganesha festival, which is expected to offer a glimpse into the film’s theme. For Yuva, who had marked his debut with Yuva, and followed by Ekka, and this will be his third outing.