KGF (1 & 2): India’s Full-Course Hot Masala Films

KGF Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 are Kannada language movies from Karnataka – a Southern state of India. The KGF is an acronym for Kolar Gold Fields; since 1881, Kolar has been a significant gold mining centre.

This Indian masala movie tells the story of Rocky – an ambitious criminal who snatches and takes control of the rich gold mining business. And then with the passage of time, Rocky becomes an all-powerful and dominant force in the world of crime. These two films – Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 are India’s full-course hot masala films.


KGF Chapter 1 Movie

It is an action-packed movie, so, this is the most famous dialogue said by the protagonist of this movie.

वायलेन्स,वायलेन्स,वायलेन्स,आय डोन्ट लाइक इट,आय अवॉइड… बट वायलेन्स लाइक्स मी,आय कान्ट अवॉइड.

Violence, Violence, Violence, I don’t like it, I Avoid… but Violence likes me, I can’t Avoid.

Rocky Bhai (Yash)

KGF Chapter 1 (2018) movie:- synopsis

Set in the 1970s, an ambitious young man (Rocky Bhai/Yash) sets out to fulfil a promise he made to his dying mother by bringing the owner of a corrupt gold mine (Kolar) to book.


KGF Chapter 1 (2018) movie:- short review

This typical masala movie from Southern India is deliciously spicy and I loved it. This is the dawn of a new era in the world of the Indian movie industry, wherein the movies as well as series in South Indian languages are being well received by viewers from other parts of India. Nowadays blockbusters like this film from Karnataka are doing so well in North Indian states. This movie has an almost perfect mix of romance and action drama.


KGF Chapter 1 (2018) movie:- poster

KGF Chapter 1 – poster

KGF Chapter 1 (2018) movie:- details

GenreAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
DirectorPrashanth Neel
ReleasedDecember 2018
WritersM Chandramouli, Raaghav Vinay Shivagange, Prashanth Neel
CastYash, Srinidhi Shetty, Ramachandra Raju. Archana Jois, etc.
Taglines From the Streets of Mumbai…to the Bloody Gold Mines of Kolar Fields
AwardsSouth Indian International Movie Award 2019 – 2019 Winner SIIMA – Kannada – Best Actor in a Leading Role – Yash
South Indian International Movie Award 2019 – 2019 Winner SIIMA – Kannada – Best Film
South Indian International Movie Award 2019 – 2019 Winner SIIMA – Kannada – Best Director – Prashanth Neel
South Indian International Movie Award 2019 – 2019 Winner SIIMA – Kannada – Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Archana Jois
Filmfare Awards South – 2019 Winner Filmfare Award – Kannada Film Industry – Best Actor – Yash
Filmfare Awards South – 2019 Winner Filmfare Award – Kannada Film Industry – Best Film – Vijay Kiragandur
National Fim Awards, India – 2019 Winner Silver Lotus Award – Best Stunt – Vikram Mor, Anbu
National Fim Awards, India – 2019 Winner Silver Lotus Award – Best Special Effects
About – KGF Chapter 1.

KGF Chapter 1 (2018) movie:- trailer

Please note: this movie trailer is in the original Kannada language.

KGF Chapter 1 – trailer / Kannada | Youtube.

KGF Chapter 1 (2018) movie:- ratings

FM’s rating4.05/5
IMDb rating as of the date8.20/10
Rotten Tomatoes ratings as of the date75% Tomatometer & 88% Audience Score
Reza Noorani / Rotten TomatoesFor fans of Yash, there are ample moments to cheer and hoot for, and it will make for an entertaining movie outing.
FM, IMDb & Rotten Tomatoes ratings – KGF 1

Focus:- bonus info. on KGF Chapter 1 movie

  • It is the first Kannada movie to be released in 5 Languages, namely, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. It bodes well for the future.
  • It became the first Kannada film to cross 100, 200 and 250 crores of Indian rupees at the box office.
  • It is the first Kannada language movie to receive a theatrical release in Pakistan, although the said movie was its Hindi-dubbed version.
  • In this film, Rocky Bhai’s favourite weapon is the metal sledgehammer. It seems that its makers are inspired by WWE superstar legend Paul Levesque (Triple H), as he also uses the sledgehammer.


KGF Chapter 2 Movie

It is an action-packed movie. That’s the most famous dialogue said by the antagonist of this movie – named Adheera.

तलवार चला कर खून बहा कर, जंग लड़ना तबाही नहीं, तरक्की होती है!
उसमें लाशें भी बेकार नहीं जाती, चाहिए तो गिद्धों से पूछ ले!

The swing of a sword and the splash of blood in a battle is not to destroy, but to progress!
The fallen corpses there are useful too. If you are in doubt, ask the vultures!

Adheera (Sanjay Dutt)

KGF Chapter 2 (2022) movie:- synopsis

Rocky (Yash) survives the attack by Vanaram’s guards after killing Garuda. He is a hero and a saviour to the people of Narachi. While trying to fulfil his promise to his mother, he must face many obstacles in the form of Adheera (Sanjay Dutt), Inayat Khalil and Ramika Sen (Raveena Tandon).


KGF Chapter 2 (2022) movie:- short review

I like the fact that with this film, its creators have tried to expand the geographical reach of the movie by roping in popular Hindi movie actors like Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon with pan-India appeal. And it has worked to its advantage, as it became a blockbuster once again. Not to forget the fact they continued to use a similar and successful movie template in its Chapter 2 too, as they did in its Chapter 1 in the past. Another enjoyable and money’s worth (paisa-vasool as we say in Hindi in India) movie from Karnataka.


KGF Chapter 2 (2022) movie:- poster

KGF Chapter 2 – poster

KGF Chapter 2 (2022) movie:- details

GenreAction, Crime, Drama, Thriller
DirectorPrashanth Neel
ReleasedApril 2022
WriterPrashanth Neel
CastYash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty, etc.
TaglinesMost Awaited Movie Ever.
About – KGF Chapter 2.

KGF Chapter 2 (2022) movie:- trailer

Please note: this movie trailer is in the original Kannada language.

KGF Chapter 2 – trailer / Kannada | Youtube.

KGF Chapter 2 (2022) movie:- ratings

FM’s rating3.95/5
IMDb rating as of the date8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes ratings as of the date46% Tomatometer & 94% Audience Score
Monika Rawal Kukreja / Rotten TomatoesThis Yash-starrer is an immersive film that is worth the hype and one of the finest sequels to have come out in a long time.
FM, IMDb & Rotten Tomatoes ratings – KGF 2 (2022)

Focus:- bonus info. on KGF Chapter 2 movie

  • It was the most expensive Kannada film to date, with a budget of 100 crores. The Kannada film was dubbed in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi languages.
  • In this movie, Adheera’s (Sanjay Dutt) character look is inspired by Ragnar Lothbrok‘s (Travis Fimmel) character look from the Vikings series.
  • It is Yash’s first movie with Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon.
  • It was the top 10 popular Indian movie of the year 2022.

The final take about the KGF movies

If you wish to have a sumptuous meal of full-course South Indian masala movies, then watch both of these KGF films – Chapters 1 and 2. Like us, the masses adored the famous lines in these movies (dhansu-dialogue-baazi as we say in India) and the unbelievable action sequences shot by their stars. The fresh setting of this tale is matched by stylish and solid content. In case you love Indian masala movies, and you have not watched them yet, then go ahead, watch them and enjoy.

And if you like masala movies from India, then check out our FM articles about Jailer and Jawan movies, too.

Featured & Other Images: KGF movie | IMDb.