The makers of Hubballi Hunters have released the lyrical video for their first track, 'Hubballi da Jaadu', through Rishab Shetty Music. Former MP Pratap Simha launched the song, which is composed by Prasanna Keshava KS with lyrics by Trilok Trivikrama and vocals by Vyasaraj Sosale.
Set against the backdrop of North Karnataka, Hubballi Hunters incorporates the region's distinct slang and humour. Speaking at the launch, Simha recalled his journalistic days in the region. He noted that the local dialect carries a specific innocence and directness that he hopes will connect with audiences across the state.
The decision to stick exclusively to the North Karnataka dialect was a subject of internal debate. Actor Pramod Shetty, who plays a character named Pandu Anna, revealed that the team initially considered mixing the dialogue with Bengaluru Kannada for wider accessibility. Shetty convinced director Samarth B Kadakol and the producers to commit fully to the regional slang. He cited the evolution of Coastal Kannada in cinema, which transitioned from being used primarily for comic relief to driving mainstream narratives, as proof that audiences embrace authentic regional voices.
Hubballi Hunters features a cast of social media content creators making their feature film debut, acting alongside Achyuth Kumar, Ramesh Bhat, Krishna Hebbale and Vinay Doddamani.
Produced by Santhosh Kumar KC under Golden Horse Cinema, the film was shot extensively in and around Dharwad. The technical crew includes cinematographer Abhimanyu Sadanandan and dialogue writers Rahul V Parvatikar, Amit Karvar and Chethan Marambeed. The makers are preparing to release the teaser next, with the theatrical release scheduled for December 11.
