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| caption        = Promotional poster

| producer      = Vijay Kirgandur<br> Karthik Gowda

| starring      = {{plainlist|

*[[Yash (actor)|Yash]]

*[[Sanjay Dutt]]

*[[Srinidhi Shetty]]

*[[Raveena Tandon]]

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| music          = [[Ravi Basrur]]<br>

| distributor    = [[KRG Studios]]

| budget        = ₹100 crore<ref name="kgf2"/><ref name="zee">https://www.zee5.com/zee5news/kgf-chapter-2-5-interesting-fact-about-the-yash-starrer-action-film</ref><ref>https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/kgf-story-out-yash-sanjay-dutt-to-amaze-the-audience-in-most-expensive-kannada-movie-syt-qmrb7r</ref>

'''''K.G.F: Chapter 2''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Action film|period action]] film written and directed by [[Prashanth Neel]]. The film is a [[sequel]] to the 2018 film ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 1]]'' and stars [[Yash (actor)|Yash]], [[Sanjay Dutt]], [[Srinidhi Shetty]], [[Raveena Tandon]], and [[Prakash Raj]].<ref name="toi">{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-team-commences-the-shoot-in-cyanide-hills/articleshow/70606966.cms|title='KGF Chapter-2': Team commences the shoot in Cyanide hills - Times of India|website=The Times of India}}</ref> Initially scheduled for theatrical release on 23 October 2020, the film was postponed due to [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2020/kgf-chapter-2-yash-prashanth-neel-movie-s-latest-announcement-thrills-fans-296142.html|title=KGF Chapter 2: Yash-Prashanth Neel Movie To Release On 23 October 2020|date=2020-10-22|website=FilmiBeat|language=en|access-date=2020-03-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive! Sanjay Dutt's lung cancer: "He'll return after 3 months and complete my film," says 'KGF 2' producer Karthik - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/exclusive-sanjay-dutts-lung-cancer-hell-return-after-3-months-and-complete-my-film-says-kgf-2-producer-karthik/articleshow/77509565.cms|access-date=2020-08-12|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

Being the most expensive Kannada film with a budget of ₹100 crore,<ref name="zee"/><ref>https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/kgf-2-shooting-location-read-details-about-the-upcoming-action-thriller-film.html</ref> the film will be dubbed in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Hindi]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], and [[Malayalam]]<!---DO NOT CHANGE THE ORDER AS IT APPEARS IN THE OFFICIAL POSTERS---> languages.<ref name="kgf2">{{cite news|last=|first=|date=|title=From KGF 2 to Prithviraj, Rs 700 crore riding on Sanjay Dutt's upcoming movies|website=ibtimes|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kgf-2-prithviraj-rs-700-crore-riding-sanjay-dutts-upcoming-movies-826906|url-status=live|access-date=}}</ref>

**Anmol Vijay as young Rocky<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/yashs-kgf-2-hinders-tie-up-with-puri-jagannadh/articleshow/70766542.cms|title=Yash's KGF 2 hinders tie up with Puri Jagannadh | newspaper=The Times of India | date=20 August 2019 | access-date=19 September 2019}}</ref>

*[[Srinidhi Shetty]] as Reena Desai, Rocky's love interest

*[[Rao Ramesh]]

*[[T. S. Nagabharana]] as the owner of news channel

*Archana Jois as Rocky's mother<ref name="toi" />

*[[Ramachandra Raju]] as Garuda<ref name="toi" />

*Appaji Ambarisha Darbha<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/whatever-roles-i-have-got-to-play-i-have-been-grateful-for-them-says-actor-appaji-ambarisha-darbha/photostory/77509289.cms|title=Whatever roles I have got to play, I have been grateful for them, says actor Appaji Ambarisha Darbha|date=12 August 2020|website=The Times of India}}</ref>

[[Prashanth Neel]], worked on the film's screenplay after the release of ''[[Ugramm]]'' (2014), and development of the film began in early 2015.<ref>{{cite news|date=6 March 2015|title=Yash And Radhika Pandit To Pair Up Again In KGF!|language=en|work=Filmibeat|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2015/yash-and-radhika-pandit-to-pair-up-again-in-kgf-175889.html|access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref> However, he decided to split the film in two parts, as the narration of this story is in non-linear format, and the decision to split the film into two parts, also had to with the commercial prospects. In an interview with ''[[The Times of India]]'', on October 2018, he added “The scale of the project is huge and we had a scope for a beginning, an interval and an end for both parts, so it made sense for us to release it as two parts”. As for the decision to make it as a multilingual, he says that it was because the film is based on a unique idea and has a universal theme.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash's 'KGF' is about a gangster's rise and fall - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yashs-kgf-is-about-a-gangsters-rise-and-fall/articleshow/65857374.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Prashanth Neel decided to rope in composer [[Ravi Basrur]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-05|title=Music composer Ravi Basrur scouts for musicians to work on 'KGF Chapter 2'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/music-composer-ravi-basrur-scouts-for-musicians-to-work-on-kgf-chapter-2-897443.html|access-date=2021-01-08|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}</ref> and cinematographer [[Bhuvan Gowda]] as a part of the technical crew for the second part of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-01|title=KGF 2 will be on par with Hollywood movies: Bhuvan Gowda|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kgf-2-bhuvan-gowda-5519110/|access-date=2021-01-08|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF cinematographer Bhuvan Gowda: I shot every scene with a 40-kg camera on my shoulder|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/dec/09/kgf-cinematographer-bhuvan-gowda-i-shot-every-scene-with-a-40-kg-camera-on-my-shoulder-9146.html|access-date=2021-01-08|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> On December 2020, Prashanth Neel confirmed that there is no third instalment in the KGF franchise.<ref>{{Cite web|title="There won't be a part 3 to 'K.G.F'": Director Prashanth Neel squashes every rumor regarding 'K.G.F: Chapter 3' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/there-wont-be-a-part-3-to-k-g-f-director-prashanth-neel-squashes-every-rumor-regarding-k-g-f-chapter-3/articleshow/79846127.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

While [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] and [[Srinidhi Shetty]] have reprised their respective roles, [[Sanjay Dutt]] was roped in for a pivotal role on February 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sanjay Dutt roped in for KGF Chapter 2? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-roped-in-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/67938768.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Media rumours that [[Raveena Tandon]] would appear in the film started making rounds as early as February 2019.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-2-raveena-tandon-in-talks-with-yash-film-1466239-2019-02-27 |title = KGF Chapter 2: Raveena Tandon in talks with Yash film?}}</ref> A news report in ''[[The Times of India]]'' confirmed that Tandon will be seen in a "major role" in the film.<ref name="toi" /> Despite Srinidhi becoming a breakout star, post the release of the predecessor, she rejected seven films, in order to start shoot for the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Did you know that Srinidhi Shetty rejected seven films for ‘KGF: Chapter 2’? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-that-srinidhi-shetty-rejected-seven-films-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/69113983.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The makers hosted an audition on April 2019, for aspiring actors who want to become a part of the film's cast.<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF Chapter-2' audition pulls crowd from across India - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-audition-pulls-crowd-from-across-india/articleshow/69058789.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>  

On 29 July 2019, Sanjay Dutt was revealed to be playing the role of the main antagonist, Adheera.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sanjay Dutt's look as Adheera in KGF 2 unveiled - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutts-look-as-adheera-in-kgf-2-unveiled/articleshow/70428220.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF' Adheera first look released, Sanjay Dutt plays the role - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-adheera-first-look-released-sanjay-dutt-plays-the-role/articleshow/70433317.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Is Sanjay Dutt Adheera in Yash's KGF: Chapter 2? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/is-sanjay-dutt-adheera-in-yashs-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/70407016.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-confirms-he-is-part-of-kgf-chapter-2-shares-first-look-on-his-birthday/articleshow/70430385.cms|title=Sanjay Dutt confirms he is part of K.G.F: Chapter 2, shares first look on his birthday|website=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref> He compared his character to [[Thanos]], and revealed that it was "shown to be a dangerous character with scary makeup" and added that it was a role he was looking for.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sanjay-dutt-compares-his-kgf-chapter-2-role-as-adheera-to-supervillain-thanos-2777239|title=Sanjay Dutt compares his 'KGF Chapter 2' role as Adheera to supervillain Thanos|date=30 July 2019|website=DNA India}}</ref> Raveena Tandon was reported to play the role of Prime Minister Ramika Sen, and stated that "it was a difficult character to portray".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive! It was a difficult character to portray: Raveena Tandon on playing a Prime Minister in Yash’s ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/exclusive-it-was-a-difficult-character-to-portray-raveena-tandon-on-playing-a-prime-minister-in-yashs-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/74759032.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

Telugu actor Rao Ramesh was cast in a pivotal role in May 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Versatile actor Rao Ramesh lands a pivotal role in ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/versatile-actor-rao-ramesh-lands-a-pivotal-role-in-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/69356531.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and Tamil actor Saran Sakthi was cast in August 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tamil actor Saran to play the lead in ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/tamil-actor-saran-to-play-the-lead-in-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/70895118.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 26 August 2020, when the filming resumed, [[Prakash Raj]] & OronnOnil was also revealed to be playing an important character.<ref name="auto" /><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-08-26|title='KGF: Chapter 2' shoot resumes; Prakash Raj joins exciting cast|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-shoot-resumes-prakash-raj-joins-exciting-cast-2839513|access-date=2021-01-08|website=DNA India|language=en}}</ref>

Yogi G. Raj and Sania Sardharia have designed the costume.<ref>[https://metrosaga.com/technicians-of-kgf-movie/]</ref>

===Filming===

Before the release of its predecessor on December 2018, the makers shot 20% of its second part, and the crew went on double shifts till January 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Why 'KGF' cast and crew will be working double shifts ahead of film's release - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/why-kgf-cast-and-crew-will-be-working-double-shifts-ahead-of-films-release/articleshow/66784570.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 4 January, it was announced that they have completed 15% of the shooting, and planned to resume the film in the summer of 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF: Chapter 2' completes 15% of shooting - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-completes-15-of-shooting/articleshow/67378246.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

Filming for ''K.G.F: Chapter 2'' started in 13 March 2019 in [[Hyderabad]], with a formal puja ceremony.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF - Chapter 2 kickstarts with divine blessings - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-kickstarts-with-divine-blessings/articleshow/68388547.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> After an initial round of filming near [[Bangalore]] on May 2019,<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF' star Yash kick-starts the shooting of chapter 2 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-star-yash-kick-starts-the-shooting-of-chapter-2/articleshow/69326020.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Yash announced that he will join the sets only in June 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=‘KGF Chapter 2’: Actor Yash to kick-start shooting for the film from June - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-actor-yash-to-kick-start-shooting-for-the-film-from-june/articleshow/69339983.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film's shooting started on 4 June at the Lalita Mahal Palace in Mysore,<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF Chapter 2': Yash to join shooting of the film soon - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-yash-to-join-shooting-of-the-film-soon/articleshow/69618336.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> although Yash joined the sets on 6 June.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 to be shot at Lalitha Mahal Palace in Mysuru from June 4 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-to-be-shot-at-lalitha-mahal-palace-in-mysuru-from-june-4/articleshow/69630486.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Later the shoot commenced in August 2019 at Cyanide Hills in [[Kolar Gold Fields]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=13 March 2019|title=KGF: Chapter 2 — Yash, director Prashanth Neel's sequel to Kannada action film goes on floors- Entertainment News, Firstpost|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-yash-director-prashanth-neels-sequel-to-kannada-action-film-goes-on-floors-6251191.html|website=Firstpost}}</ref> On 28 August 2019, N Srinivas, president of the KGF's National Citizens Party filed a petition against the makers and alleged that the film is being shot in the protected area of cyanide mound and is damaging the nature.<ref>{{Cite web|title=JMFC court issues notice to 'KGF: Chapter 2' producer - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/jmfc-court-issues-notice-to-kgf-chapter-2-producer/articleshow/70877828.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The JMFC court has issued an injunction notice to the producer Kiragandur, also ordering to stall the shoot.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 shooting stopped after court order - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-shooting-stopped-after-court-order/articleshow/70869825.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 4 September, the producers claimed that the stay order was issued a day before the makers planned to wrap the shoot schedule.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Stay order on KGF sequel came one day before the team was to wrap up shoot - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/stay-order-on-kgf-sequel-came-one-day-before-the-team-was-to-wrap-up-shoot/articleshow/70960200.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The same day, the makers starterd shooting for the second schedule in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF' shooting shifts to Hyderabad - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-shooting-shifts-to-hyderabad/articleshow/70974723.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 shooting resumed in Hyderabad - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-shooting-resumed-in-hyderabad/articleshow/70973719.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 25 September 2019, Sanjay Dutt joined the sets of the film in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sanjay Dutt begins shoot for KGF Chapter 2 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-begins-shoot-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/71290230.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Photo: Sanjay Dutt joins 'KGF: Chapter 2' shooting - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/photo-sanjay-dutt-joins-kgf-chapter-2-shooting/articleshow/71309265.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> After winning the court stay order on 27 September,<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF team wins case against the stay on shooting at Cyanide Hills - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-team-wins-case-against-the-stay-on-shooting-at-cyanide-hills/articleshow/71335375.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> the makers returned to shoot the film at Cyanide Hills.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Team 'KGF: Chapter 2' returns to shoot on cyanide mound - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/team-kgf-chapter-2-returns-to-shoot-on-cyanide-mound/articleshow/71337077.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 14 October 2019, the makers returned to Karnataka, after filming the extensive schedule in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Team KGF heads back to Karnataka for shoot - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/team-kgf-heads-back-to-karnataka-for-shoot/articleshow/71576034.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

As of 27 January 2020, the makers completed 80% of the shoot.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 races towards finish line - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-races-towards-finish-line/articleshow/73665231.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> With the schedule being filmed in Mysore, the last leg of shoot was expected to be held in Hyderabad, and then in Bangalore and Kolar.<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF: Chapter 2' last stage shooting to take off in Hyderabad - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-last-stage-shooting-to-take-off-in-hyderabad/articleshow/73666388.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 3 February 2020, behind-the-scenes video of Yash shooting at the Infosys campus in Mysore went viral.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Did you see this BTS video of Yash shooting for 'KGF' at the Infosys campus in Mysore? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/did-you-see-this-bts-video-of-yash-shooting-for-kgf-at-the-infosys-campus-in-mysore/articleshow/73895124.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 10 February, Telugu actor Rao Ramesh joined the sets of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Versatile actor Rao Ramesh joins the ensemble star cast of KGF 2 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/versatile-actor-rao-ramesh-joins-the-ensemble-star-cast-of-kgf-2/articleshow/74059425.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Raveena Tandon joined the sets of the film in Mysore on 12 February.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash welcomes Raveena Tandon to Mysuru - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-welcomes-raveena-tandon-to-mysuru/articleshow/74096813.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> After the second schedule of the film held in Mysore got completed, the makers headed to Hyderabad on 21 February.<ref>{{Cite web|title=‘Rocking Star’ Yash and KGF 2 moves to Hyderabad - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rocking-star-yash-and-kgf-2-moves-to-hyderabad/articleshow/74244615.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Raveena completed her portions on 28 February.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raveena Tandon wrap ups the 'KGF: Chapter 2' shoot; shares a happy picture with the crew members! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/raveena-tandon-wrap-ups-the-kgf-chapter-2-shoot-shares-a-happy-picture-with-the-crew-members/articleshow/74352840.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The makers completed major portions on March 2020, with post-production works being kickstarted, but filming came to a halt due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF: Chapter 2 shoot almost complete - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-shoot-almost-complete/articleshow/74453012.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>  Prashanth Neel claimed that Sanjay Dutt had completed shooting for the film, with only dubbing for his portions, is pending,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sanjay Dutt's nearly finished shooting for KGF: Chapter 2; only dubbing is left - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutts-nearly-finished-shooting-for-kgf-chapter-2-only-dubbing-is-left/articleshow/77508721.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> after Sanjay Dutt was diagnosed with lung cancer, and left US for immediate treatment on 12 August 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer; to fly to the US for immediate treatment - Times of India ►|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-dutt-diagnosed-with-stage-3-lung-cancer-read-details/articleshow/77491178.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>  

The film was resumed on 26 August 2020 at [[Bangalore]] post a gap of 5 months.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF2 in April 2020?|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/kgf2-in-april-2020/articleshow/70743656.cms|website=Bangalore Mirror}}</ref> Malavika Avinash and Prakash Raj joined the sets on this schedule.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Malavika Avinash begins shoot for KGF: Chapter 2 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/malavika-avinash-begins-shoot-for-kgf-chapter-2-alongside-with-yash/articleshow/77757660.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Prakash Raj joins the set of the Yash-starrer KGF: Chapter 2, as shooting resumes - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/prakash-raj-joins-the-set-of-the-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-as-shooting-resumes/articleshow/77759107.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 7 October 2020, Yash and Srinidhi Shetty resumed the shoot at Mangalore,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rocky Bhai is back: Yash resumes shooting for KGF: Chapter 2 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rocky-bhai-is-back-yash-resumes-shooting-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/78549432.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> with the team entering the final leg of shoot.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2: Rocky Bhai Yash joins final leg of shoot from today - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-rocky-bhai-yash-joins-final-leg-of-shoot-from-today/articleshow/78550583.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Sanjay Dutt confirmed that he will join the shooting of the film on November,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sanjay Dutt confirms he shoots for KGF Chapter 2 in November - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-confirms-he-shoots-for-kgf-chapter-2-in-november/articleshow/78679296.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> although he resumed the shooting only in December.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sanjay Dutt to resume shooting for KGF: Chapter 2 as Adheera in December - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-to-resume-shooting-for-kgf-chapter-2-as-adheera-in-december/articleshow/79278654.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The climax action scenes were filmed in December 2020 at [[Hyderabad]],<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-07|title=KGF Chapter 2: Prashanth Neel Starts Filming Climax Scene Between Yash & Sanjay Dutt; See Photo|url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2020/kgf-chapter-2-prashanth-neel-starts-filming-climax-scene-between-yash-sanjay-dutt-see-photo-307167.html}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Exclusive! ‘K.G.F: Chapter 2’: Yash is all set to start the final leg of the shoot; read details - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-k-g-f-chapter-2-enters-the-final-leg-of-the-shoot/articleshow/79388897.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> which were choreograhed by action director [[Anbariv]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Anbariv joins KGF: Chapter 2 for the climax shoot - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/anbariv-joins-kgf-chapter-2-for-the-climax-shoot/articleshow/79606678.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 20 December 2020, the makers announced that the climax scene of the film was completed.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Team KGF completes Hyderabad schedule - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/team-kgf-completes-hyderabad-schedule/articleshow/79822024.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=K.G.F. Chapter 2 team wraps up massive climax scene - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/k-g-f-chapter-2-team-wraps-up-massive-climax-scene/articleshow/79822852.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

''K.G.F: Chapter 2'', was originally scheduled to release in theatres on 23 October 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF: Chapter 2 to hit screens in October? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-to-hit-screens-in-october/articleshow/74570814.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> coinciding with [[Dusshera]] festival.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash, Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt starrer 'KGF: Chapter 2' to hit the theatres on October 23 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/yash-raveena-tandon-and-sanjay-dutt-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-to-hit-the-theatres-on-october-23/articleshow/74613920.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> But the release was postponed due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF 2 trailer not anytime now, say makers - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-2-trailer-not-anytime-now-say-makers/articleshow/75210653.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

KRG Studios, a sister company of the film's studio Hombale Films, bought the distribution rights of the Kannada version, while the film's Hindi version was distributed by [[Ritesh Sidhwani|Rithesh Sidhwani]], [[Farhan Akhtar]] and Anil Thadani, bought the rights under their banners [[Excel Entertainment]] and [[AA Films]], who also bought the predeccessor of the film.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hungama|first=Bollywood|date=2019-01-24|title=KGF Chapter 2 to come soon! Farhan Akhtar shares post with Yash expressing his excitement for the sequel : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kgf-chapter-2-come-soon-farhan-akhtar-shares-post-yash-expressing-excitement-sequel/|access-date=2021-01-09|language=en}}</ref> The rights for the Telugu dubbed versions were sold to its predecessor's distributor [[Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram]]. [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]] acquired the rights for the Malayalam dubbed versions under his [[Prithviraj Productions]] banner.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Prithviraj Productions to distribute KGF: Chapter 2 in Kerala|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2021/jan/06/prithviraj-productions-to-distribute-kgf-chapter-2-in-kerala-2245915.html|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-05|title=Actor Prithviraj acquires Kerala distribution rights of KGF: Chapter 2|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/actor-prithviraj-acquires-kerala-distribution-rights-of-kgf-chapter-2/story-vncFqdQ1FERYJU3bCGlubN.html|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref>

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