This Royal Paintings Bengaluru (RCB) franchise, fresh from a long-awaited girl Indian Premier League (IPL) The trophy is currently a potential selling point, making it a huge talking point in Indian cricket. Team owners Diageo India have initiated a formal strategic review of the investment, confirming that the process could result in a sale or change of ownership.
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The announcement led to intense media speculation, with Karnataka-based production powerhouse Hombale films, the makers Kgf and Cantarathe lead emerges as a potential buyer. The valuation of the franchise is said to be around ₹ 17,000 crore (US$2 billion), placing it among the most valuable teams in the world. The official opinion is expected to clarify the future structure of the team by March 31, 2026.
According to Hindustan time, the formal process for a potential change in ownership of RCB has been approved by United Rubs Limited (USL), the diageo-owned entity that runs the team. This period is expected to be completed ahead of the IPL 2026 season on March 31, 2026, which is conducting a strategic review. The immense popularity of the RCB Franchise, especially after winning the title, has led to it becoming a high-value asset of Rs 17,000.
That high price point means any deal will be built around an investment consortium, private equity and phased exits. The sale attracted interest from several high-profile bidders linked to the potential acquisition, including the Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath, Adani Group, JSW Group, Serum Institute Executive Adar Poonawalla and Devyani international. The final control of the RCB men’s and women’s teams hinges on the USL’s review.
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The report stated that Hombale films have emerged as the most talked about potential buyer due to their local identity and blockbuster success with films like Kantara and KGF. The studio already has an original commercial line for the franchise as it is the official digital content partner of RCB, producing promotional and fan engagement videos since 2023.
This partnership led to massive fan-levy buzz and speculation about a hometown pride takeover. The potential collaboration carries symbolic weight, as both brands can project Karnataka’s modern identity through cinema, while the other deepens its regional allegiance. But compliance is not the same as paperwork, despite multiple media reports of pre-negotiations. There is no official announcement from the homable approver of the talks, stake, or timing, and there are no new regulatory filings from USL. The story is a rumor filling the headlines now and the jump to Hombale bought RCB, still a jump.
