K.G.F: Chapter 1
K.G.F: Chapter 1 is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language period action movie.[7][8] It was written and directed by Prashanth Neel, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films.
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| Directed by | Prashanth Neel |
| Written by | Prashanth Neel |
| Produced by | Vijay Kirgandur |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Bhuvan Gowda |
| Edited by | Srikanth Gowda |
| Music by | Ravi Basrur Anshuman Tiwari[1][2] |
Production company | Hombale Films |
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Release dates |
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Running time | 155 minutes[3] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Kannada |
| Budget | ₹80 crore[4] |
| Box office | est. ₹250 crore[5][6] |
It is the first installment in the two-part series, followed by K.G.F: Chapter 2. The film features Yash as Rocky, the lead role, while debutante Ramachandra Raju features as Garuda. Anant Nag narrates the film, while Srinidhi Shetty, Vasishta N. Simha, Achyuth Kumar, and Malavika Avinash appear in supporting roles.
Budget
changeThe film was made on a budget of ₹80 crore, making it the most expensive Kannada-language film at its time of release.[4]
Main character
changeThe film focuses on Rocky, who lives in poverty, but grows up to be a high-ranking gangster in Mumbai. Later, reformed, he poses as a slave-laborer in the Narachi Company (Kolar Gold Fields), aiming to assassinate the cult's future heir, Garuda.
Development
changeThe film's development began in early 2015, after Neel finished writing the screenplay.[9] Filming began two years later, on 15 January 2017.[10] Most of the film is set in the Kolar Gold Fields and was filmed in locales such as Kolar, Mysore, and parts of North Karnataka. The film's production was completed on 17 August 2018.[11] Bhuvan Gowda handled the cinematography and Srikanth Gowda edited the film. Composer Ravi Basrur scored the film.[12]
Other versions
changeAfter a North American premiere on 20 December 2018, a Kannada version of K.G.F: Chapter 1 was released, and Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi-dubbed versions followed the next day. They received positive response from audiences.[13] However, critics gave the film mixed reviews. The film performed well commercially and collected ₹250 crore in its entire theatrical run. This broke the record for the highest grossing Kannada film of all time.[14]
Awards
changeAt the 66th National Film Awards, the film won two awards for Best Action and Best Special Effects.[15] At the 66th Filmfare Awards South, the film won two awards from five nominations. This includes the award for Best Film and Best Actor for Yash.[16][17]
References
change- ↑ "He has appeared in music roles in several film productions". nm12591446.
- ↑ "Anshuman Tiwari Movies or Tv Shows (upto Dec 2021) - Watch Online". flixcatalog.com. 26 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ↑ Nathan, Archana (21 December 2018). "'KGF' film review: Lots of style and not enough substance". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 18 January 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2018.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "KGF Box Office collection: Record! 1st Kannada movie to release in Pakistan; earns whopping Rs 200 cr worldwide". Zee Business. 17 January 2019.
- ↑ "KGF: Chapter 2 - This Bollywood actor to boost box office collections of Yash starrer?". www.zeebiz.com. 29 July 2019.
- ↑ "Yash's film KGF: Chapter 1 made Rs 250 crore at the box office worldwide and became a magnum-opus. Now, the makers are busy with pre-production work of KGF: Chapter 2.", indiatoday, 9 February 2019
- ↑ "The story of KGF is fresh and special for Indian cinema: Yash". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Kannada star Yash optimistic about upcoming action-period drama 'KGF'". Devdiscourse. 11 September 2018. Archived from the original on 3 December 2018. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
- ↑ "Yash And Radhika Pandit To Pair Up Again In KGF!". Filmibeat. 6 March 2015. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ↑ "Yash-starrer KGF starts as per schedule". The New Indian Express. 15 January 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ↑ "Yash discusses risks of shooting on a gold mine for KGF". The Indian Express. 20 December 2018. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ↑ Kumar, Hemanth (16 December 2018). "KGF: Chapter 1 — Yash, director Prashanth Neel on their upcoming film, and taking cues from SS Rajamouli". Firstpost. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ↑ Hooli, Shekhar H. (21 December 2018). "KGF movie review: This is what Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam audience say about Yash starrer". International Business Times, India Edition. Retrieved 25 December 2018.
- ↑ "Yash's film KGF: Chapter 1 made more than Rs 250 crore at the box office worldwide and became a magnum-opus. Now, the makers are busy with pre-production work of KGF: Chapter 2.", indiatoday, 9 February 2019
- ↑ "66th National Film Awards for 2018 announced". Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
- ↑ "Nominations for the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019". Filmfare. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ↑ "Pushpa Beats KGF: Chapter 1 in Week 1, Christmas Holiday to Boost Earnings – Check Detailed Box Office Report". india.com. 24 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.