K.G.F: Chapter 2
K.G.F: Chapter 2 is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language period action film directed by Prashanth Neel. A sequel to the 2018 film K.G.F: Chapter 1, the film stars Yash in the lead reprising his role from the first film and Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist.[1] Principal photography began in March 2019. The film was expected to be released on 23 October 2020[2] but was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Sanjay Dutt's health issues.[3] The film will be dubbed in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu languages.[1]
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Directed by | Prashanth Neel |
Produced by | Vijay Kirugandur Karthik Gowda |
Written by | Prashant Neel |
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Music by | Ravi Basrur |
Cinematography | Bhuvan Gowda |
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Country | India |
Language | Kannada |
Cast
- Yash as Raja Krishnappa Bairya a.k.a. Rocky[4]
- Sanjay Dutt as Adheera
- Raveena Tandon as Ramika Sen, India's Prime Minister in 1981[5]
- Srinidhi Shetty as Reena Desai
- Balakrishna as Inayaat Khaleel, Dubai based Don[6]
- Anant Nag as Anand Ingalagi[1]
- Malavika Avinash as Deepa Hegde, the chief editor of 24/News
- Saran Shakthi[7]
- Achyuth Kumar as Guru Pandian[1]
- Vasishta N. Simha as Kamal[1]
- Archana Jois as Shanthamma, Rocky's mother[1]
- Ramachandra Raju as Garuda[1]
- Avinash B S as Andrews
- B. Suresha as Vittal, a slave at KGF
- T. S. Nagabharana as the owner of television news channel 24/News
- Rao Ramesh
Production
Filming for K.G.F: Chapter 2 started in March 2019,[8] with a small part of the film having already been shot during K.G.F: Chapter 1.[9] After an initial round of filming near Bangalore, filming commenced at cyanide hills in Kolar Gold Fields in August 2019.[1]
Casting
In July 2019, Sanjay Dutt confirmed speculations surrounding his appearance in the film.[10] The crew released the film's first poster on Dutt's 60th birthday on 29 July.[11][12] On signing Dutt, Yash remarked, "Sanjay Dutt is a wonderful actor, and when elements like his physical appearance, image, legacy and, on top of it, the kind of role that KGF Chapter 2 has etched for him come together, it only adds value."[13] Dutt compared his character Adheera to Thanos, and revealed that it was "shown to be a dangerous character with scary makeup" and added that it was the role he was looking for.[14]
Media rumours that Raveena Tandon would appear in the film started making rounds as early as February 2019.[15] A news report in The Times of India in August confirmed that Tandon will be seen in a "major role" in the film.[1] In August 2019, it was reported that Tamil actor Saran Shakthi would be playing "an important role".[16]
References
- "'KGF Chapter-2': Team commences the shoot in Cyanide hills - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "KGF Chapter 2: Yash-Prashanth Neel Movie To Release On October 23, 2020". FilmiBeat. 13 March 2020. Retrieved 13 March 2020.
- "Exclusive! Sanjay Dutt's lung cancer: "He'll return after 3 months and complete my film," says 'KGF 2' producer Karthik - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- "Yash's KGF 2 hinders tie up with Puri Jagannadh". The Times of India. 20 August 2019. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- "It is official! Raveena Tandon joins the cast of Yash and Sanjay Dutt starrer 'KGF Chapter 2' - Times of India".
- "In KGF chapter 2, this actor will be playing the character of Inayat Khalil".
- "Vada Chennai-fame Saran Sakthi joins KGF Chapter 2". The New Indian Express.
- bb "KGF: Chapter 2 — Yash, director Prashanth Neel's sequel to Kannada action film goes on floors- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. 13 March 2019.
- "KGF2 in April 2020?". Bangalore Mirror.
- "Sanjay Dutt confirms he is part of K.G.F: Chapter 2, shares first look on his birthday". Mumbai Mirror.
- "Maiden poster of 'KGF: Chapter 2'! Sanjay Dutt nails it as the deadly Adheera in the Yash starrer - Times of India". The Times of India.
- "Sanjay Dutt looks fierce as Adheera in Yash's 'KGF 2' — Check out new poster". Zee News. 29 July 2019.
- "KGF star Yash reveals why they chose Sanjay Dutt to play Adheera in sequel". India Today. Ist.
- "Sanjay Dutt compares his 'KGF Chapter 2' role as Adheera to supervillain Thanos". DNA India. 30 July 2019.
- "KGF Chapter 2: Raveena Tandon in talks with Yash film?".
- "Vada Chennai-fame Saran Sakthi joins KGF Chapter 2". The New Indian Express.