'KGF 2' Review

April 22, 2022

'KGF 2' Review

'KGF 2' Review

Four years ago, the makers of KGF: Chapter 1 made a promise. A promise of making the biggest Kannada film that will reach new avenues and newer audiences. And today, they are back with KGF: Chapter 2, and if the responses are anything to go by, the promise has been kept.

K.G.F: Chapter 2 is a 2022 Indian Kannada language period action written and directed by Prashant Neel, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner Hombale Films. It is the second instalment in a two-part series sequel to the 2018 film K.G.F Chapter -1 The film stars Yash, Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon, Srinidhi Shetty and Prakash Raj.

Vijayendra Ingalgi (Prakash Raj), son of the former journalist and author of the infamous book El-Dorado, takes over as the narrator of KGF: 2 and soon sets the context. Rocky Bhai has conquered Narachi, much to the shock and dismay of Rajendra Desai, Andrews, and politician Gurupandian, Rocky has bigger, mightier plans in mind for the place (now rechristened KGF), and soon realises that he had been sitting on a gigantic treasure trove all along, one that’s much bigger than anyone knew. But, as he treads the thin line between ambition and greed, things intensify all around him so much so that he eventually reveals his true mettle.

Acting & Casting: Yash's acting is at its peak, his rendition as Rocky has been proved in the 1st part itself, but in this chapter, he is more powerful and his swag is all you need to sit in a theatre for more than 2hrs experiencing this masterpiece. Likewise, other cast members have also done justice to their roles. Sanjay Dutt as Adheera is very good, Raveena as Ramika is exceptional. She is just so perfect for this role and she nails the performance.

The main star of the film, however, is the exceptional synergy between Prashanth Neel and his team. The filmmaker’s vision is apparent in every frame and he doesn’t drop the ball on the intensity even for a microsecond. In what will soon become a historic actor-director collaboration, Yash rises to the occasion and casts a mesmerising spell on the audience with his swagger and charm. From charismatic action sequences to showing raw emotion, the actor looks tailor-made for the film’s larger-than-life milieu. Ace art director Shiva Kumar’s set pieces take the film to a whole new level and aid immensely in bringing Prashanth Neel’s unique world to life. Bhuvan Gowda, the cinematographer, creates his own visual palette and doesn’t seem too bogged down by the period setting of the story – each frame, each swipe of the camera is beautiful and admirable.
And yet, the two most vital cogs of the wheel turn out to be editor Ujwal Kulkarni and music composer Ravi Basrur. Ujwal’s slick editing gives the film’s mayhem and bustle an original perspective and brings an almost Mad Max kind of energy. Ravi Basrur’s score ranges from Kannada folk to hard rock and western classical, and very rarely does one get to encounter a soundtrack that matches beat to beat with the rhythm of the screenplay.

Direction - This movie is an example of what a great and creative director Prashanth Neel is, he is a next generation director who can take Sandalwood into more of an Original PAN India hub, his excellency in directing this masterpiece and meeting the audience expectations after this much hype is unrealistic, he is a true creator.

Conclusion - A promise is a promise, a well balanced movie with all the spices including, drama, action, twists and emotions that'll glue you to your seats with awe scenes for in the entire movie.