'KGF' maker shares 'Chapter 3' update, hints another hero could play Rocky Bhai
Sources also state that there is a connection between ‘KGF Chapter 2’ and ‘Salaar’. They also reveal that ‘Rocking Star’ Yash will also be seen in the movie…reports Asian Lite News
The owner of Hombale Films Vijay Kiragandur has shared information regarding ‘KGF Chapter 3’, the next part of the superhit KGF Series.
Talking about his plans, Vijay Kiragandur has stated that the ‘KGF Chapter 3’ project will kick off in 2025 and release only after 2026. The pre-production work for the sequel has not begun yet, he stated.
Interestingly, Vijay Kiragandur has said that as the James Bond movies have different heroes, KGF sequels will also have different heroes. “There will be five sequels to the KGF series, the heroes will keep changing,” he added.
Sources explain that Prashanth Neel, the director of the movie is busy with ‘Salaar’ presently and he would take up a movie starring Jr NTR later. Only after that, ‘KGF Chapter 3’ work would begin.
Sources also state that there is a connection between ‘KGF Chapter 2’ and ‘Salaar’. They also reveal that ‘Rocking Star’ Yash will also be seen in the movie.
Yash stated that his family was surrounded by fake people who only wanted to be with them during good times when discussing the success and failure patterns in the movie industry…reports Asian Lite News
Kannada actor Yash, who is currently enjoying the blockbuster pan-India success of ‘KGF: Chapter 2,’ stated that fans are the only group of people who unconditionally love a celebrity.
Speaking on multiple topics in one of his interviews, Yash said: “Regardless of the other factors, your fans are the only ones who love you. They buy a ticket, come in, watch you on the screen, and then leave. They are unconcerned about your religion, caste, or community.”
Yash stated that his family was surrounded by fake people who only wanted to be with them during good times when discussing the success and failure patterns in the movie industry.
On being quizzed about how Yash receives failures, he said, “Failure is practical. It is so real”.
“The same people who treated my parents unfairly before, now claim to be close to our family,” Yash explained.
“But see it through a neutral lens and laugh it away,” the ‘Googly’ actor added.
With his latest release, ‘KGF: Chapter 2’, Yash officially entered the pan-India space. Prashanth Neel’s directorial has received a lot of attention as it is doing well at the box office across the country.
Monster song released
Riding high at the box office after its theatrical release, ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ is giving fans one more reason to cheer as the makers have now brought out ‘The Monster Song’ from the album.
The song holds a special place for the makers and fans as it is a mix of 6 languages. Sung by Adithi Sagar and Ravi Basrur the song will add a sound to the real monster avatar of Rocky Bhai.
From the high-octane performance of ‘Rocky Bhai’ a.k.a. ‘Rocking Star’ Yash to the mind-blowing songs ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ has come as a full package of a mass entertainer for the audience. The release of a new ‘The Monster Song’ from the album is bringing out the daredevil monster vibe.
Meanwhile, ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ is maintaining its grip on the box office. On its 11th day, the film has collected Rs 22.68 crore net (Rs 26.76 crore gross). With this, the total collection of 11 days comes to Rs 321.12 crore net (Rs 378.92 crore gross).
Released nationwide on April 14, the film is being presented in North-Indian markets by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment and AA Films.
Splendid performance in the Hindi markets
A week after its release, ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ continues to cast its spell on Hindi moviegoers. Being a regional language film, the film is racking up a splendid performance in the Hindi markets.
After registering the highest 3rd-day collection with Rs 143.64 crore, the movie has crossed the magic figure of Rs 250 crore in its first week.
Collecting 254.97 crore net (Rs 300.86 crore gross) over 7 days in the Hindi belt, the film has emerged as the highest 1st-week collector and also the first movie to cross the figure of Rs 250 crore at the Hindi box office.
In more cheer for the makers, the film is consistently improving its individual day collection also in this market. KGF-Chapter 2 earned Rs 16.35 crore (Net) on the 7th-day.
The film headlined by Yash and starring a talented ensemble cast including Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon and Srinidhi among others released nationwide on April 14, in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam. ‘K.G.F- Chapter 2’ is written and directed by Prashanth Neel.
KGF 2 is being presented in North-Indian markets by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment and AA Films. Excel has given super hits like Dil Chahta Hai, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Dil Dhadakne Do, and Gully Boy among others.
The narrative takes us from Kolar to Paali to Varca, to Surat, UAE, Delhi, Banglore, and Bombay and loads us with dramatic dialogues that are amusing…writes Troy Rebeiro
For the uninitiated, K.G.F. stands for the Kolar Gold Fields. This film is a sequel to the 2018 released ‘K.G.F: Chapter 1’.
With its timeline stretching from 1951 to 1981 and narrated in a non-linear manner, the film takes off from where it left in the first chapter.
Anand Ingalagi, the author of the book El Dorado, suffers a stroke the night after detailing the events in Chapter 1. His son Vijaayendra Ingalagi (Prakash Raj) takes over the narration. He continues to tell us of the rise and fall of Rocky, the kingpin of Kolar Gold Fields who was considered the “Biggest Criminal” by the government of the country, the “Biggest Businessman amongst his peers, and the messiah of the downtrodden at Kolar Gold Fields.
He tells us how Rocky retained his supremacy against his adversaries and government officials while also coming to terms with his past.
The narrative takes us from Kolar to Paali to Varca, to Surat, UAE, Delhi, Banglore, and Bombay and loads us with dramatic dialogues that are amusing.
Mounted as a magnum opus the film begins in a dramatic tone, verbose and loud. Gradually you realise that the telling is its undoing. On-screen the passive narrative makes the film appear like a grand, hyper-active montage laid over a voice-over.
The action sequences along with the high-pitched sound that accompanies the visuals, make you care less for the characters. Also, the fight sequence in the climax seems like an action jamboree where one is not sure, who is fighting whom. Generally, the emotional connection is lost.
On the performance front, Yash displays a variety of emotions, from brutally ruthless and menacing to humane and a bit dumb at times he is good. But, despite his stylish, raw, and rugged look, he lacks the persona of a larger-than-life superhero or an anti-hero.
Sanjay Dutt as Rocky’s opponent Adheera makes a stronger impact with his tattooed visage and braided hairdo, unfortunately, his character is poorly written and thus appears on screen only for the action sequences.
Raveena Tandon, with her intense look, makes the formidable Prime Minister Ramika Sen appear relatable. How she means business while dealing with anti-social elements is intriguing. Unfortunately, she appears in the second half of the film, when the interest in the film wanes away.
Srinidhi Shetty, as Rocky’s love interest and later wife, Reena is sincere in her performance but is short-changed by the poorly written script.
The others in supporting roles seem to befit their characters, and they all essay their roles earnestly.
The film showcases ace technical and production values. But the VFX, at times, lacks lustre. The only good thing about this film is Bhuvan Gowda’s cinematography. He captures the picturesque locales and the emotions of the characters with precision. His frames seem like replicas of iconic masterpieces, picture-perfect and poster-worthy.
The film, despite being brilliantly edited by Ujwal Kulkarni does not seem to be seamlessly layered. There are moments where the scenes seem to be abruptly interspersed with blank screens while the audio plays in the background.
Overall, this film may appeal only to the fans of ‘K.G.F: Chapter 1’.
