Screenwriter-turned-director Preetham Gubbi is primarily associated with the Kannada film industry. He made his debut as a writer with the 2006 musical romance Mungaru Male, which went on to become a blockbuster hit. With Haage Summane, the writer made his directorial debut in 2009. He has directed other movies such as Johny Mera Naam Preethi Mera Kaam, Dil Rangeela, and Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi. His 2018 release includes Johnny Johnny Yes Papa. His 2019 release includes 99.