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-'''''K.G.F: Chapter 1''''' is a 2018 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Historical drama|period]] [[Action film|action]] film<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/dec/05/no-technology-can-replace-the-theatrical-experience-1907707.html |title=The story of KGF is fresh and special for Indian cinema: Yash |publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref name="Yash">{{cite web |title=Kannada star Yash optimistic about upcoming action-period drama 'KGF' |url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/Article/entertainment/247888-kannada-star-yash-optimistic-about-upcoming-action-period-drama-kgf |website=Devdiscourse |access-date=3 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203182605/https://www.devdiscourse.com/Article/entertainment/247888-kannada-star-yash-optimistic-about-upcoming-action-period-drama-kgf |archive-date=3 December 2018 |date=11 September 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> written and directed by [[Prashanth Neel]], and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner [[Hombale Films|Hombale films]]. It is the first {{not a typo|installment}} in the two-part series, followed by ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 2]]''. The film features [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] in the lead role as Rocky, while debutante Ramachandra Raju features as Garuda. [[Anant Nag]] narrates the film while [[Srinidhi Shetty]], [[Vasishta N. Simha]], [[Achyuth Kumar]], [[Malavika Avinash]] appears in supporting roles.The film was made on a budget of ₹80 crore, making it the most expensive [[Kannada]] film at its time of release.<ref name="zeebiz">{{Cite web|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-kgf-box-office-collection-record-1st-kannada-movie-to-release-in-pakistan-earns-whopping-rs-200-cr-worldwide-80693|title=KGF Box Office collection: Record! 1st Kannada movie to release in Pakistan; earns whopping Rs 200 cr worldwide|date=17 January 2019|website=Zee Business}}</ref> The film focuses on Rocky who lives in poverty, but grows up to be a high ranking thug in the Narachi company. However he reforms upon posing as a slave and aims to assassinate the cult's future heir Garuda.
+'''''K.G.F: Chapter 1''''' is a 2018 Indian [[Kannada]]-language [[Historical drama|period]] [[Action film|action]] film<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/dec/05/no-technology-can-replace-the-theatrical-experience-1907707.html |title=The story of KGF is fresh and special for Indian cinema: Yash |publisher=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref name="Yash">{{cite web |title=Kannada star Yash optimistic about upcoming action-period drama 'KGF' |url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/Article/entertainment/247888-kannada-star-yash-optimistic-about-upcoming-action-period-drama-kgf |website=Devdiscourse |access-date=3 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181203182605/https://www.devdiscourse.com/Article/entertainment/247888-kannada-star-yash-optimistic-about-upcoming-action-period-drama-kgf |archive-date=3 December 2018 |date=11 September 2018 |url-status=live}}</ref> written and directed by [[Prashanth Neel]], and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner [[Hombale Films|Hombale films]]. It is the first {{not a typo|installment}} in the two-part series, followed by ''[[K.G.F: Chapter 2]]''. The film features [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] in the lead role as Rocky, while debutante Ramachandra Raju features as Garuda. [[Anant Nag]] narrates the film while [[Srinidhi Shetty]], [[Vasishta N. Simha]], [[Achyuth Kumar]], [[Malavika Avinash]] appears in supporting roles. The film was made on a budget of ₹80 crore, making it the most expensive [[Kannada]] film at its time of release.<ref name="zeebiz">{{Cite web|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-kgf-box-office-collection-record-1st-kannada-movie-to-release-in-pakistan-earns-whopping-rs-200-cr-worldwide-80693|title=KGF Box Office collection: Record! 1st Kannada movie to release in Pakistan; earns whopping Rs 200 cr worldwide|date=17 January 2019|website=Zee Business}}</ref> The film focuses on Rocky who lives in poverty, but grows up to be a high ranking gangster in Mumbai. However he reforms upon posing as a slave in Narachi Company (Kolar Gold Fields) and aims to assassinate the cult's future heir Garuda.
 The development of the film began in early 2015 when Neel completed writing the screenplay.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yash And Radhika Pandit To Pair Up Again In KGF! |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 |work=Filmibeat |date=6 March 2015 |language=en}}</ref> However, filming began only two years later, on 15 January 2017.<ref>{{cite news|last=|first=|date=15 January 2017|title=Yash-starrer KGF starts as per schedule|work=The New Indian Express|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2017/mar/16/yash-starrer-kgf-starts-as-per-schedule-1581753.html|url-status=live|access-date=25 December 2018}}</ref> Most of the film is set in the [[Kolar Gold Fields]] and was filmed on locations such as [[Kolar]], [[Mysore]] and parts of [[North Karnataka]]. The production of the film was completed on 17 August 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Yash discusses risks of shooting on a gold mine for KGF |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/yash-discusses-risks-of-shooting-on-gold-mines-for-kgf-5501520/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=25 December 2018 |language=en-IN |date=20 December 2018}}</ref> [[Bhuvan Gowda]] handled the cinematography and [[Srikanth Gowda]] edited the film. [[Ravi Basrur]] scored music for the soundtrack and the film's background.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kumar |first1=Hemanth |title=KGF: Chapter 1 — Yash, director Prashanth Neel on their upcoming film, and taking cues from SS Rajamouli |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-1-yash-director-prashanth-neel-on-their-upcoming-film-and-taking-cues-from-ss-rajamouli-5738141.html |website=Firstpost |access-date=25 December 2018 |language=en |date=16 December 2018}}</ref>
 After a North American premiere on 20 December 2018, ''K.G.F: Chapter 1'' was released in Kannada and in dubbed versions of [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Hindi]] languages the following day, and received positive response from audiences.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hooli |first1=Shekhar H. |title=KGF movie review: This is what Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam audience say about Yash starrer |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kgf-chapter-1-movie-review-rating-by-non-kannada-viewers-live-updates-788451 |access-date=25 December 2018 |work=International Business Times, India Edition |date=21 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref> However, critics gave the film mixed reviews. The film performed well commercially and collected {{INR|250 crore}} in its entire theatrical run, breaking the record for the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest grossing Kannada film]] of all time.<ref name="kgf12">{{citation|title=Yash's film KGF: Chapter 1 made more than Rs 250 crore at the box office worldwide and became a magnum-opus. Now, the makers are busy with pre-production work of KGF: Chapter 2.|date=2019-02-09|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-reveals-he-has-approached-sanjay-dutt-for-kgf-chapter-2-1452187-2019-02-09|work=indiatoday}}</ref> At the [[66th National Film Awards]], the film won two awards for [[Action film|Best Action]] and [[Vfx|Best Special Effects]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=192564|title=66th National Film Awards for 2018 announced|publisher=Press Information Bureau Government of India Ministry of Information & Broadcasting}}</ref> At the [[66th Filmfare Awards South]], the film won two awards from five nominations, including the award for [[Filmfare Award for Best Film – Kannada|Best Film]] and [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor]] for Yash respectively.<ref name=":0" />
 == Plot ==
+{{Long plot|date=August 2021}}
 Journalist Anand Ingalagi's book titled ''El Dorado'' that detailed the events at the [[Kolar Gold Fields]] between 1951 and 2018, was banned by the Government of India and all published copies were burnt. However, a television news channel procures a copy and interviews him circling the events he had cited.
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 Andrews' underboss Shetty is a gold smuggler in [[Bombay]], the city on which another rival smuggler, Dubai-based Inayat Khalil's eyes were also set on.
 Rocky arrives in Bombay as a ten-year-old on a quest for power and wealth as desired by his dying mother and begins to work for Shetty. Years later, he becomes Shetty's right-hand man later and oversees gold bars' arrival from Africa to the Bombay coast with an iron fist. Rocky soon rises in strength and power, rivaling that of Shetty's. This attracts the attention of Andrews, who offers him, Bombay in return for assassinating Garuda, the elder son of Suryavardhan, who is to inherit KGF after his now paralyzed father's passing.
 Rocky accepts the offer and heads to [[Bangalore]] where a political event is staged for the purpose. Once there, he witnesses the sheer presence, authority, and power that Garuda commands to have the attempt averted.
 Previously, in 1978, at the KGF, a bedridden Suryavardhan announces Garuda as his successor overlooking Adheera, who he wants to serve as the former's aide. Garuda's ruthless way of functioning, aided by his commander Vanaram comes to the fore.
 In the present, seeing no other option to murder Garuda, Rocky soon makes his way into KGF, evading a unit of henchmen. Once there, he witnesses the brutality that the slaves are subjected to. Although apathetic at first, he is moved by an incident involving a cold-blooded killing of a mother and son at the hands of an overseer and the hope of slaves' children that Rocky rises to liberate them. After stealthily accessing the map in the maintenance room during his shift and narrowly escaping the clutches of death by the sacrifice of a fellow slave to save the life of his wife and unborn child, Andrews and Desai were misinformed by their spies of the incident, thus believing Rocky was dead.
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 An alerted Vanaram, who notices the fire, now informs Garuda of the missing twenty-three overseers. The suspicious fire sends jeeps of his hitmen along with Garuda toward the mines from Garuda's residence. To immediately avert the hitmen from arriving in the mines and finding the slaves burning the overseers, Virat smothers father Suryavardhan, suffocating him to death to cause a huge diversion to sidetrack Garuda, who rushes back home, giving Rocky and the slaves time to burn the overseers' bodies.
 Realizing the bad turn of events recently, Garuda orders Goddess Durga's ritual to be preponed from the following week to the very next day, stating that he would kill his father's allies as soon the ritual would be complete. The next day at the mines, Rocky seizes the opportunity, conspires, and unsuspectingly heads through a tunnel to the site where Garuda had decided to behead three slaves as [[human sacrifice|offerings]] to the deity. Simultaneously, Vanaram discovers that the third slave to be beheaded is still inside the palace; realization dawns on him that an imposter who plans to kill Garuda has taken his place. Vanaram rushes towards the site of the sacrifice but is too late. Upon Garuda's return to the site and sacrifice of two slaves, a concealed Rocky emerges and beheads him. The ecstatic slaves accept him as their leader as they cheer him on. The narrator concludes that Rocky intentionally chose KGF to assassinate Garuda, thereby inspiring an army of slaves to seize KGF. However, the narrator indicates that this is just the beginning.
-The news of Garuda's murder passes wide and far across the country, as it is shown that Ramika Sen, the newly elected Prime Minister, orders the army to search for Rocky under a death warrant, with a shot of Suryavardhan's brother Adheera, who had been mentioned to be previously killed by Garuda after an assassination attempt, hearing the news of Garuda's death, along with of Inayat Khalil in Dubai. As Vanaram orders his men to attack Rocky and his army, a gunshot is fired, and the movie cuts to black, foreshadowing [[K.G.F: Chapter 2|part-2]].
+The news of Garuda's murder passes wide and far across the country, as it is shown that Ramika Sen, the newly elected Prime Minister, orders the army to search for Rocky under a death warrant, with a shot of Suryavardhan's brother Adheera, who had been mentioned to be previously killed by Garuda after an assassination attempt, hearing the news of Garuda's death, along with of Inayat Khalil in Dubai. As Vanaram orders his men to attack Rocky and his army, a gunshot is fired, and the movie cuts to black. In the mid-credits, it is shown "To Be Continued: [[K.G.F: Chapter 2|Chapter 2]]".
 == Cast ==
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 * [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] as Raja "Rocky" Krishnappa Bhairya,<ref>{{cite web |title='KGF – Chapter 1' film review: Introduces a new Superhero
 |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2018/dec/21/kgf---chapter-1-film-review-introduces-a-new-superhero-1914694.html |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=22 December 2018 |date=21 December 2018}}</ref> a young boy who grew up in poverty from his mother's death. He becomes a thug working under the associates of KGF's cult before rising to a liberator.
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 * Sampath Maitreya as Shanti's husband
 * [[Tamannaah Bhatia]] as Milky in a special appearance for an [[item number]] "Jokae"
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 === Pre-production ===
 Followed by the success of ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari]]'' (2014), [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] signed for four projects as of March 2015, including his one with director [[Prashanth Neel]] (of ''[[Ugramm]]'' fame).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash has signed four films - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-has-signed-four-films/articleshow/46476646.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India }}</ref> The project which was titled as ''KGF'', was considered to be one of the most expensive films in the [[Sandalwood cinema]], whose synopsis is about an ambitious man and his life in the 1970s. [[Hombale Films]], the production house led by Vijay Kiragandur, bankrolled the project,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash turns script doctor for his films - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-turns-script-doctor-for-his-films/articleshow/49148481.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and one of its production executive Karthik Gowda, stated that "KGF which is set in the 70s, took over one and a half years of pre-production, because they wanted to ensure they got every single detail right, be it the matchboxes, telephone or the clothes people wore."<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|title=Yash to shoot for most expensive film in July - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-to-shoot-for-most-expensive-film-in-July/articleshow/51322154.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film's director Prashanth Neel, stated that the film will be launched in April 2016, whereas the shooting will begin from May 2016.<ref name=":1" /> [[Ravi Basrur]], who earlier scored music for the director's ''Ugramm'', was hired for the project, while [[Bhuvan Gowda]] handled the cinematography.
 In an interview with ''[[The Times of India]]'', Prashanth Neel stated that he planned 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. He further 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> About the rumours of doing ''KGF'' as a "Tamil version with Suriya being roped in, but failing to do so", he stated that it was meant to be a Kannada film.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF was always meant to be a Kannada film with Yash - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-was-always-meant-to-be-a-kannada-film-with-yash/articleshow/57960649.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
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 The film featured an ensemble cast, most of them completely new faces. The cast members sported rugged looks, given the subject and setting of the film. Yash grew his beard and long hair for his role as Rocky, a slick and a suave person of the 1970s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Is Yash growing his hair for KGF? - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/is-yash-growing-his-hair-for-kgf/articleshow/56624583.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Bangalore-based model [[Srinidhi Shetty]], a winner of the Miss Supranational 2016, was cast alongside Yash.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hot pairs to look forward to in 2017 - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/hot-pairs-to-look-forward-in-2017/articleshow/56442849.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Srinidhi, a self-confessed fan of Yash claimed that she had watched his films ''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]]'' and ''Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'', and stated that he is one of the actors whom she looks forward to.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash to romance a beauty queen! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-to-romance-miss-supranational/articleshow/56238011.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> In August 2017, Vasishta Simha bagged a pivotal role in the film,<ref>{{cite web |title=Vasishta N Simha bags a pivotal role in KGF |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/vasishta-n-simha-bags-a-pivotal-role-in-kgf/articleshow/60243550.cms |author=Sunayana Suresh |date=28 August 2017 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref> while [[Ramya Krishnan]] and [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] were falsely reported to be a part of the film.<ref>{{cite web |title=KGF to be multilingual, will release in five languages |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-to-be-amultilingual-will-release-in-five-languages/articleshow/60257321.cms |author=Sunayana Suresh |date=29 August 2017 |website=timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=24 November 2018}}</ref>
-In July 2016, the makers kickstarted a 15-day long schedule in [[North Karnataka]], without Yash, as the actor was shooting for ''[[Santhu Straight Forward]]'' (2016). The first schedule of the film took place on a huge set, which took more than 35-40 days for construction.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash's movie to begin, but without him! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/KGF-to-begin-without-Yash/articleshow/52775894.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film was slated to take off earlier this year, but was pushed because of the problems surrounding the [[Kalasa-Banduri Nala project|Kalasa Banduri issue]], owing to which the team had to cancel its initial shoot schedule plans, followed by the actor's break from shooting films, in order to focus on his wedding with his co-star [[Radhika Pandit]], whom he worked with her in ''Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'', which was held on Bangalore in December 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash to take a break to focus on his wedding - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-to-take-a-break-to-focus-on-his-wedding/articleshow/55285027.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
+In July 2016, the makers kickstarted a 15-day long schedule in [[North Karnataka]], without Yash, as the actor was shooting for ''[[Santhu Straight Forward]]'' (2016). The first schedule of the film took place on a huge set, which took more than 35–40 days for construction.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash's movie to begin, but without him! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/KGF-to-begin-without-Yash/articleshow/52775894.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film was slated to take off earlier this year, but was pushed because of the problems surrounding the [[Kalasa-Banduri Nala project|Kalasa Banduri issue]], owing to which the team had to cancel its initial shoot schedule plans, followed by the actor's break from shooting films, in order to focus on his wedding with his co-star [[Radhika Pandit]], whom he worked with her in ''Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'', which was held on Bangalore in December 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash to take a break to focus on his wedding - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-to-take-a-break-to-focus-on-his-wedding/articleshow/55285027.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 === Filming ===
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 [[Ravi Basrur]] composed the soundtrack album and the film's score, while [[Tanishk Bagchi]] [[remaster]]ed the track "Gali Gali" from ''[[Tridev]]'' (1989) for the film's Hindi version.<ref>{{cite news |title=KGF Chapter 1 Song Gali Gali: Mouni Roy Headlines the Remixed Tridev Song |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-chapter-1-song-gali-gali-mouni-roy-headlines-the-remixed-tridev-song-1972393.html |access-date=23 December 2018 |work=News18 |date=14 December 2018}}</ref> The audio rights of the film were purchased by [[Lahari Music]] in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam for {{INR}}3.6 crore, a record sum for any South Indian film, except the Hindi version which was bought by [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Khajane |first1=Muralidhara |title='KGF' audio rights sold for record sum |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/kgf-audio-rights-sold-for-record-sum/article25593109.ece |access-date=23 December 2018 |work=The Hindu |date=26 November 2018 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
 The track "Salaam Rocky Bhai" was served as the lead single from the soundtrack album.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=First single from KGF album to be out on Friday|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/nov/30/first-single-from-kgf-album-to-be-out-on-monday-9021.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> It was released in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam on 7 December 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2018-12-07|title=KGF first single: Salaam Rocky Bhai song from Yash's film is out [Lyrical Video]|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kgf-first-single-salaam-rocky-bhai-song-yash-out-tuesday-lyrical-video-787081|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-09|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> along with the full soundtrack album;<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title='KGF' full album out now - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-to-release-first-song-today/articleshow/66919769.cms|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> whereas the album for the Hindi version was released on 9 December 2018. The [[karaoke]] versions of the songs were released on 27 December 2018.
 The film's score was released in two volumes: The first volume of the [[Soundtrack|original soundtrack]] was released on 10 September 2019, and the second volume was released on 12 October 2019.
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 === Screenings and statistics ===
 ''K.G.F: Chapter 1'' received a U/A certificate from the [[Central Board of Film Certification]] in early December 2018.<ref>{{cite news |author=Abhijith |title=Yash Starrer KGF: Chapter 1 Gets U/A Certificate From Censor Board! |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2018/yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-1-gets-u-a-certificate-from-censor-board-280278.html |access-date=23 December 2018 |work=Filmibeat |date=8 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223052911/https://www.filmibeat.com/kannada/news/2018/yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-1-gets-u-a-certificate-from-censor-board-280278.html |archive-date=23 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Yash is like a brother from another mother: Vishal |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/yash-brother-from-another-mother-vishal-kgf-5500142/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=23 December 2018 |language=en-IN |date=19 December 2018}}</ref> It was reported that the film would be released in 1,800–2,200 screens worldwide,<ref>{{cite news |title=Yash's multilingual 'KGF' to hit 2,000 screens across the country |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/dec/15/kgf----chapter-1--to-hit-2000-screens-across-the-country-1911670.html |access-date=23 December 2018 |work=The New Indian Express |date=15 December 2018}}</ref> the widest ever release for a Kannada film.<ref>{{cite news |first=Himesh |last=Mankad |author-link=Himesh Mankad|title=K.G.F: Chapter 1, starring Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, to release on 2200 screens across India |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/k-g-f-chapter-1-starring-yash-srinidhi-shetty-to-release-on-2200-screens-across-india/articleshow/67177621.cms |access-date=21 December 2018 |work=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |date=20 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Yash's KGF to hit 2,000 screens across the country |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yashs-kgf-to-hit-2000-screens-across-the-country/articleshow/67113112.cms |access-date=21 December 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=20 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=400 theatres in Karnataka, 1500 in country: Yash's 'KGF' set for big release |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/400-theatres-karnataka-1500-country-yash-s-kgf-set-big-release-93685 |access-date=21 December 2018 |work=The News Minute |date=20 December 2018}}</ref> However, it was later reported that the film was released in 2,460 screens, that included 1,500 for the Hindi version, 400 each for Kannada and Telugu, 100 for Tamil and 60 for Malayalam.<ref>{{cite news |title=KGF box office collection Day 1: Yash film earns Rs 18.1 crore |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kgf-box-office-collection-day-1-yash-5504127/ |access-date=22 December 2018 |work=The Indian Express |date=22 December 2018 |language=en-IN}}</ref>
-The advance booking for the shows were started on 16 December 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-17|title=KGF - Kolar Gold Fields Advance Booking: Shattering Response In Bengaluru!|url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/kgf-kolar-gold-fields-advance-booking-update-shattering-response-in-bengaluru/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Koimoi|language=en-US}}</ref> and saw a tremendous response upon its initial bookings.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ratda|first=Khushboo|title=Yash starrer KGF gets a historic advance booking at the South Indian box office|url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/kannada/news/yash-starrer-kgf-gets-historic-advance-booking-south-indian-box-office/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Pinkvilla|language=en-US}}</ref> Following its response, the makers alloted early morning shows at 4:00 a.m. for the preview.<ref>{{Cite web|title=4 am show for KGF in Bengaluru tomorrow! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/4-am-shows-for-kgf-in-bengaluru-tomorrow/articleshow/67175668.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film was released in the [[United States|U.S.]] and [[Canada]] on 20 December 2018 and in [[India]] the following day.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yash's 'KGF' to release in more than 1,800 screens across the country |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/yash-s-kgf-release-more-1800-screens-across-country-93512https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/yash-s-kgf-release-more-1800-screens-across-country-93512 |access-date=21 December 2018 |work=The News Minute |date=17 December 2018}}</ref> The day also saw releases in parts of [[Africa]], [[Hong Kong]], [[New Zealand]] and parts of [[Eastern Europe]] including [[Cyprus]], the first in these regions for a Kannada film.<ref>{{cite news |title=KGF collection Day 2: Yash's magnum opus works its magic at the box office |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/yash-kgf-box-office-collection-day-2-5505351/ |access-date=23 December 2018 |work=The Indian Express |date=23 December 2018 |language=en-IN}}</ref> The film released in [[Malaysia]] on 28 December and in [[United Kingdom]] on 4 January 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF: Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 18: Yash's film makes it to Rs 200 crore club|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/kgf-chapter-1-box-office-collection-day-18-yash-film-makes-rs-200-crore-club/story/307950.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref>
+The advance booking for the shows were started on 16 December 2018,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-12-17|title=KGF - Kolar Gold Fields Advance Booking: Shattering Response In Bengaluru!|url=https://www.koimoi.com/bollywood-news/kgf-kolar-gold-fields-advance-booking-update-shattering-response-in-bengaluru/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Koimoi|language=en-US}}</ref> and saw a tremendous response upon its initial bookings.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ratda|first=Khushboo|title=Yash starrer KGF gets a historic advance booking at the South Indian box office|url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/kannada/news/yash-starrer-kgf-gets-historic-advance-booking-south-indian-box-office/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Pinkvilla|language=en-US}}</ref> Following its response, the makers alloted early morning shows at 4:00&nbsp;a.m. for the preview.<ref>{{Cite web|title=4 am show for KGF in Bengaluru tomorrow! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/4-am-shows-for-kgf-in-bengaluru-tomorrow/articleshow/67175668.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The film was released in the [[United States|U.S.]] and [[Canada]] on 20 December 2018 and in [[India]] the following day.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yash's 'KGF' to release in more than 1,800 screens across the country |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/yash-s-kgf-release-more-1800-screens-across-country-93512https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/yash-s-kgf-release-more-1800-screens-across-country-93512 |access-date=21 December 2018 |work=The News Minute |date=17 December 2018}}</ref> The day also saw releases in parts of [[Africa]], [[Hong Kong]], [[New Zealand]] and parts of [[Eastern Europe]] including [[Cyprus]], the first in these regions for a Kannada film.<ref>{{cite news |title=KGF collection Day 2: Yash's magnum opus works its magic at the box office |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/yash-kgf-box-office-collection-day-2-5505351/ |access-date=23 December 2018 |work=The Indian Express |date=23 December 2018 |language=en-IN}}</ref> The film released in [[Malaysia]] on 28 December and in [[United Kingdom]] on 4 January 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF: Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 18: Yash's film makes it to Rs 200 crore club|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/kgf-chapter-1-box-office-collection-day-18-yash-film-makes-rs-200-crore-club/story/307950.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref>
 The Hindi-dubbed version of the film was released in 71 screens in [[Pakistan]] on 11 January and became the first Kannada film to be released there, although ''[[Lucia (film)|Lucia]]'' (2013) was screened at [[film festival]]s and had no theatrical release in the country.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yash-starrer KGF becomes first Kannada film to release in Pakistan |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/jan/13/yash-starrer-kgf-released-in-pakistan-1924639.html |access-date=17 January 2019 |work=The New Indian Express |date=13 January 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Rocky Bhai gets a thumbs up in Pakistan |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/jan/15/rocky-bhai-gets-a-thumbs-up-in-pakistan-1925085.html |access-date=17 January 2019 |work=The New Indian Express |date=15 January 2019}}</ref>
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 === Marketing ===
-The first look of the film was released on 3 May 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=First look of Yash's KGF out today! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/first-look-of-yashs-kgf-out-today/articleshow/58492923.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 8 January 2018, coinciding with Yash's birthday, a one-minute long introductory teaser, with [[Anant Nag|Ananth Nag]] giving the narrations, was unveiled by the production team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ananth Nag gives a peek into Yash’s character in KGF today - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ananth-nag-gives-a-peek-into-yashs-character-in-kgf-today/articleshow/62401899.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> After responding to a fan's request, Yash announced that the film's trailer's release in October 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF': Rocking Star Yash reveals film's trailer to be out in October - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-rocking-star-yash-reveals-films-trailer-to-be-out-in-october/articleshow/65609656.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 6 November 2018, [[Farhan Akhtar]] shared a special poster on the occasion of [[Diwali]], for the film's Hindi version.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Farhan Akhtar shares the first poster of Yash starrer 'KGF' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/farhan-akhtar-shares-the-first-poster-of-yash-starrer-kgf/articleshow/66527647.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> The official trailer of the film was released on 9 November 2018.<ref>{{cite web|date=9 November 2018|title=Watch: 'KGF' trailer out, meet Yash as Rocky|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-kgf-trailer-out-meet-yash-rocky-91271|access-date=24 November 2018|website=thenewsminute.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=10 November 2018|title=KGF trailer out: Yash stars in biggest Kannada film ever made|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-trailer-yash-1385765-2018-11-10|access-date=24 November 2018|website=indiatoday.in}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|date=12 November 2018|title=I'm a newcomer for pan-India audiences: 'KGF' actor Yash|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/i-m-a-newcomer-for-pan-india-audiences-kgf-actor-yash-118111200761_1.html|access-date=24 November 2018|website=business-standard.com}}</ref> The trailer crossed more than one million views within an hour of its release.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The intriguing KGF Telugu trailer trends at #1 with 2.3M views - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-intriguing-kgf-telugu-trailer-trends-at-1-with-2-3m-views/articleshow/66564942.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF's Hindi trailer gets close to 6 million hits in less than 24 hours - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgfs-hindi-trailer-gets-close-to-6-million-hits-in-less-than-24-hours/articleshow/66566255.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
+The first look of the film was released on 3 May 2017.<ref>{{Cite web|title=First look of Yash's KGF out today! - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/first-look-of-yashs-kgf-out-today/articleshow/58492923.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> On 8 January 2018, coinciding with Yash's birthday, a one-minute long introductory teaser, with [[Anant Nag|Ananth Nag]] giving the narrations, was unveiled by the production team.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ananth Nag gives a peek into Yash’s character in KGF today - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ananth-nag-gives-a-peek-into-yashs-character-in-kgf-today/articleshow/62401899.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> After responding to a fan's request, Yash announced that the film's trailer's release in October 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF': Rocking Star Yash reveals film's trailer to be out in October - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-rocking-star-yash-reveals-films-trailer-to-be-out-in-october/articleshow/65609656.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Farhan Akhtar]] shared the first look on 6 November 2018 and a second one on 8 November on the occasion of [[Diwali]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chaubey|first=Pranita|date=8 November 2018|title=Trending: New Poster Of KGF Introduces Us To The 'Bloody Mines Of Kolar'|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/trending-new-poster-of-kfg-introduces-us-to-the-bloody-mines-of-kolar-1944622|url-status=live|access-date=2 August 2021|website=NDTV}}</ref> The official trailer of the film was released on 9 November 2018.<ref>{{cite web|date=10 November 2018|title=KGF trailer out: Yash stars in biggest Kannada film ever made|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-trailer-yash-1385765-2018-11-10|access-date=24 November 2018|website=indiatoday.in}}</ref> The trailer crossed more than one million views within an hour of its release.<ref>{{Cite web|title=The intriguing KGF Telugu trailer trends at #1 with 2.3M views - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/the-intriguing-kgf-telugu-trailer-trends-at-1-with-2-3m-views/articleshow/66564942.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=August 2021}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF's Hindi trailer gets close to 6 million hits in less than 24 hours - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgfs-hindi-trailer-gets-close-to-6-million-hits-in-less-than-24-hours/articleshow/66566255.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>{{Failed verification|date=August 2021}}
-A special promotions were planned on 4 December in [[Chennai]], and 6 December in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=KGF promotions in full swing|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/nov/30/first-single-from-kgf-album-to-be-out-on-monday-9021.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> On 9 December 2018, the makers hosted a pre-release event at JRC Convention Centre in Hyderabad, to promote the film's Telugu version. [[S. S. Rajamouli]] graced the event as the chief guest.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2018-12-06|title=SS Rajamouli is the special guest at Yash's KGF pre-release event|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ss-rajamouli-special-guest-yashs-kgf-pre-release-event-787259|access-date=2021-01-09|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> As a part of the film's promotion, an online game "KGF", specially designed for [[Android (operating system)|android]] mobile-phones was released by Mobi2Fun Private Limited, for [[Google Play Store]], which saw more than 5,000 downloads upon its initial response.<ref>{{Cite web|title=With online 'KGF' game, Yash fans go extra mile to set 'Rocky bhai' free|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/dec/25/with-a-game-plan-kgf-fans-go-extra-mile-to-set-rocky-free-1916424.html|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Youtubers [[Ashish Chanchlani]], [[Ajey Nagar]] popularly known as [[CarryMinati]]  and Gautami and Abhyudhaya Mohan (of SlayyPoint), collaborated with Yash for the film's promotions in Hindi version.<ref>{{Cite web|title=When KGF fever takes over {{!}} Featuring Yash, Ashish Chanchlani, CarryMinati, Slayy Point {{!}} 21st Dec - YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sy4G_m_eT5k|access-date=2021-01-09|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>
+A special promotions were planned on 4 December in [[Chennai]], and 6 December in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=KGF promotions in full swing|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2018/nov/30/first-single-from-kgf-album-to-be-out-on-monday-9021.html|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The New Indian Express|language=en}}</ref> On 9 December 2018, the makers hosted a pre-release event at JRC Convention Centre in Hyderabad, to promote the film's Telugu version. [[S. S. Rajamouli]] graced the event as the chief guest.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2018-12-06|title=SS Rajamouli is the special guest at Yash's KGF pre-release event|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/ss-rajamouli-special-guest-yashs-kgf-pre-release-event-787259|access-date=2021-01-09|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> As a part of the film's promotion, an online game "KGF", specially designed for [[Android (operating system)|android]] mobile-phones was released by Mobi2Fun Private Limited, for [[Google Play Store]], which saw more than 5,000 downloads upon its initial response.<ref>{{Cite web|title=With online 'KGF' game, Yash fans go extra mile to set 'Rocky bhai' free|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2018/dec/25/with-a-game-plan-kgf-fans-go-extra-mile-to-set-rocky-free-1916424.html|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>
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 === Piracy ===
-On 18 December 2018, a few scenes from the film were leaked onto the social networking sites,<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 18, 2018|title=Yash's KGF movie leaked online even before release?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-s-kgf-movie-leaked-online-even-before-release-1411789-2018-12-18|access-date=2021-01-09|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> although Karthik Gowda, the executive producer labeled it a rumour, and also clarified that the makers have issued a team to fight against online piracy.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash starrer 'KGF' to fight against online piracy - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-starrer-kgf-to-fight-against-online-piracy/articleshow/67143370.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Despite measures taken, [[Copyright infringement|pirated versions]] of the film were made available before its release.<ref>{{Cite web|last=World|first=Republic|title=Tamilrockers leaks superstar Yash's 'KGF: Chapter One' movie for download|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/tamilrockers-leak-superstar-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-one-movie-for-do.html|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Republic World|language=en}}</ref> In May 2020, the producers sued a local television channel, for premiering the film's Telugu version illegally.<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF: Chapter 1': Makers of Yash starrer to sue a local channel for airing the film illegally - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-1-makers-of-yash-starrer-to-sue-a-local-channel-for-airing-the-film-illegally/articleshow/75642397.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
+On 18 December 2018, a few scenes from the film were leaked onto the social networking sites,<ref>{{Cite web|date=December 18, 2018|title=Yash's KGF movie leaked online even before release?|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-s-kgf-movie-leaked-online-even-before-release-1411789-2018-12-18|access-date=2021-01-09|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> although Karthik Gowda, the executive producer labeled it a rumour, and also clarified that the makers have issued a team to fight against online piracy.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Yash starrer 'KGF' to fight against online piracy - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-starrer-kgf-to-fight-against-online-piracy/articleshow/67143370.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> Despite measures taken, [[Copyright infringement|pirated versions]] of the film were made available before its release.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tamilrockers leaks superstar Yash's 'KGF: Chapter One' movie for download|url=https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment-news/regional-indian-cinema/tamilrockers-leak-superstar-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-one-movie-for-do.html|access-date=2021-01-09|website=Republic World|language=en}}</ref> In May 2020, the producers sued a local television channel, for premiering the film's Telugu version illegally.<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF: Chapter 1': Makers of Yash starrer to sue a local channel for airing the film illegally - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-1-makers-of-yash-starrer-to-sue-a-local-channel-for-airing-the-film-illegally/articleshow/75642397.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
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 === Re-release ===
-The film was re-released in the [[United States]] in 35 locations on 31 January 2019, becoming the first Kannada film to be re-released in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-01|title=Yash’s ‘KGF’ to re-release in the US|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/yash-s-kgf-re-release-us-96068|access-date=2021-01-11|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> On 1 November 2019, coinciding with the occasion of [[Karnataka Rajyotsava|Kannada Rajyotsava]], the makers re-released the film at 25 to 30 centres across [[Karnataka]], with a week run during its release.<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF: Chapter 1' to be re-released on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-1-to-be-re-released-on-the-occasion-of-kannada-rajyotsava/articleshow/71821595.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India }}</ref> The film's Hindi version was re-released in [[PVR Cinemas|PVR]], [[INOX Leisure Limited|Inox]] and [[Cinépolis|Cinepolis]] theatres, on 23-29 October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-24|title=Yash’s KGF to re-release in theatres|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/yash-blockbuster-kgf-to-re-release-in-theatres-6852976/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
+The film was re-released in the [[United States]] in 35 locations on 31 January 2019, becoming the first Kannada film to be re-released in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-02-01|title=Yash’s ‘KGF’ to re-release in the US|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/yash-s-kgf-re-release-us-96068|access-date=2021-01-11|website=The News Minute|language=en}}</ref> On 1 November 2019, coinciding with the occasion of [[Karnataka Rajyotsava|Kannada Rajyotsava]], the makers re-released the film at 25 to 30 centres across [[Karnataka]], with a week run during its release.<ref>{{Cite web|title='KGF: Chapter 1' to be re-released on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-1-to-be-re-released-on-the-occasion-of-kannada-rajyotsava/articleshow/71821595.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India }}</ref> The film's Hindi version was re-released in [[PVR Cinemas|PVR]], [[INOX Leisure Limited|Inox]] and [[Cinépolis|Cinepolis]] theatres, on 23–29 October 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-10-24|title=Yash’s KGF to re-release in theatres|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/yash-blockbuster-kgf-to-re-release-in-theatres-6852976/|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>
 ==Reception==
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 ''K.G.F'' which was premiered in more than 100 theatres in 50 locations,<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF Box Office collection: Yash starrer becomes first Kannada film to set a huge record in USA|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/kgf-box-office-collection-yash-starrer-becomes-first-kannada-film-set-huge-record-usa-435240|access-date=2021-01-11|website=Pinkvilla|language=en}}</ref> became the fastest Kannada film to cross $200k and $300k in the United States box office.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF box office collection day 2: Yash's movie becomes fastest Kannada movie to cross $200K in US|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/kgf-box-office-collection-day-2-yash-movie-becomes-fastest-kannada-movie-to-cross-200k-in-us/story/303548.html|access-date=2021-01-09|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Vyas|date=2018-12-24|title=KGF Sets a New Record in USA|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-12-24/KGF-Sets-a-New-Record-in-USA/463897|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.thehansindia.com|language=en}}</ref> As of 25 December, the film earned $413,214, thus also becoming the first film to earn $400k at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF box office collection Day 5: Yash's movie going strong at domestic, overseas market|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/kgf-box-office-collection-day-5-yash-movie-going-strong-at-domestic-overseas-market/story/304322.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref> Within the end of the first week ''K.G.F'' collected more than $522,848, at the box office,<ref>{{Cite web|title=KGF Box Office Collection Day 7: Yash's movie inches towards Rs 150 crore worldwide|url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/kgf-box-office-collection-day-7-yashs-movie-inches-towards-rs-150-crore-worldwide/story/304866.html|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.businesstoday.in}}</ref> thus ''KGF'' became the first [[Kannada cinema|Sandalwood film]] to cross half million ($500k) dollar in [[United States]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2018-12-28|title=KGF box office collection Day 7: Here is how much Yash's film collects in its 1st week in US|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kgf-box-office-collection-day-7-here-how-much-yashs-film-collects-its-1st-week-us-788837|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref>
 At the second weekend the film grossed $146,207, to take its total tally to $669,055, and it crossed the $700k mark within the second week.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2019-01-02|title=KGF box office collection: Yash's film set to reach $700K in the US|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kgf-box-office-collection-yashs-film-set-reach-700k-us-789133|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> Thereafter, the collection saw a normal dip and has ended its lifetime collection at $805,637 in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2019-01-24|title=KGF box office collection: Here is the lifetime collection of Yash's film in the US|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kgf-box-office-collection-here-lifetime-collection-yashs-film-us-790644|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref>
 Apart from USA, the film collected £22,656 in [[United Kingdom]], $9,539 in [[New Zealand]] and RM 11,406 in [[Malaysia]],<ref name=":3" /> to collect a cumulative $1.5 million in overseas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kgf-box-office-collection-day-15-yash-starrer-enters-third-week-us-789368|title=KGF box office collection day 15: Yash-starrer enters third week in the US|first=Prakash|last=Upadhyaya|date=5 January 2019|website=International Business Times, India Edition}}</ref>
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-| rowspan="11"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood/160819/siima-awards-2019-vijay-yash-keerthi-kgf-win-big-heres-full-winn.html|title=SIIMA Awards 2019: Vijay, Yash, Keerthi, KGF win big, here's full winners list|work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/siima-awards-2019-kgf-star-yash-pulls-suave-look-all-blue-attire-and-wins-best-actor-award-468093?amp|title=SIIMA Awards 2019: KGF star Yash pulls off a suave look in an all blue attire and wins Best Actor Award |website=www.pinkvilla.com}}</ref>
+| rowspan="11"|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/amp/entertainment/bollywood/160819/siima-awards-2019-vijay-yash-keerthi-kgf-win-big-heres-full-winn.html|title=SIIMA Awards 2019: Vijay, Yash, Keerthi, KGF win big, here's full winners list|work=Deccan Chronicle}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/siima-awards-2019-kgf-star-yash-pulls-suave-look-all-blue-attire-and-wins-best-actor-award-468093?amp|title=SIIMA Awards 2019: KGF star Yash pulls off a suave look in an all blue attire and wins Best Actor Award |website=www.pinkvilla.com}}</ref>
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 == Impact ==
 {{Blockquote|text=The success of 'KGF' means a lot to the [[Kannada cinema|Kannada industry]], especially to a lot of our talented technicians who don't get the due they deserve. A lot of our talented technicians have been looking for a platform and 'KGF' has provided them that pedestal. This success has boosted the morale of Kannada industry. It has justified the talent of [[Prashanth Neel]].|author=|title=|source=Yash in an interview about [[Indo Asian News Service|IANS]], post the success of KGF.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/kgf-success-has-boosted-morale-of-kannada-film-industry-yash-119030700477_1.html|title='KGF' success has boosted morale of Kannada film industry: Yash|date=7 March 2019|via=Business Standard}}</ref>}}
-The film was praised by many celebrities across the South Indian film industry. Director [[Pa. Ranjith]] praised the team after watching the trailer of the film,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tamil director Pa Ranjith appreciates 'KGF' trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/tamil-director-pa-ranjith-appreciates-kgf-trailer/articleshow/66591906.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> while [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] and [[Shah Rukh Khan]] also appreciated Yash and its makers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Puneeth Rajkumar wishes team 'KGF'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/puneeth-rajkumar-wishes-team-kgf/articleshow/66602450.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Shah Rukh Khan congratulates Yash for his upcoming film 'KGF'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shah-rukh-khan-congratulates-yash-for-his-upcoming-film-kgf/articleshow/67159359.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Raveena Tandon]], <ref>{{Cite web|title=Raveena Tandon appreciates Yash's acting in 'KGF' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/raveena-tandon-appreciates-yashs-acting-in-kgf/articleshow/67232642.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Rashmika Mandanna]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Geetha Govindam actress praises the Yash-starrer KGF |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/geetha-govindam-actress-praises-the-yash-starrer-kgf/articleshow/67253410.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Ram Gopal Varma]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ram Gopal Varma congratulates team 'KGF' for the film's success|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ram-gopal-varma-congratulates-team-kgf-for-the-films-success/articleshow/67270698.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and [[Sumalatha|Sumalatha Ambareesh]] (wife of late actor [[Ambareesh]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=When Sumalatha Ambareesh applauded Yash|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/when-sumalatha-ambareesh-applauded-yash/articleshow/67242838.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> also praised Yash's performance. Tamil actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] who watched the special screening of the film on 20 January 2019 in [[Chennai]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2019-01-20|title=Thalapathy Vijay gives thumbs-up for Yash's KGF|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thalapathy-vijay-gives-thumbs-yashs-kgf-790272|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> praised the team for its brilliant filmmaking, and also actor Yash for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thalapathy Vijay praises KGF team|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijay-praises-kgf-team/articleshow/67608821.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
+The film was praised by many celebrities across the South Indian film industry. Director [[Pa. Ranjith]] praised the team after watching the trailer of the film,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Tamil director Pa Ranjith appreciates 'KGF' trailer |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/tamil-director-pa-ranjith-appreciates-kgf-trailer/articleshow/66591906.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> while [[Puneeth Rajkumar]] and [[Shah Rukh Khan]] also appreciated Yash and its makers.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Puneeth Rajkumar wishes team 'KGF'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/puneeth-rajkumar-wishes-team-kgf/articleshow/66602450.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Shah Rukh Khan congratulates Yash for his upcoming film 'KGF'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/shah-rukh-khan-congratulates-yash-for-his-upcoming-film-kgf/articleshow/67159359.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Raveena Tandon]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Raveena Tandon appreciates Yash's acting in 'KGF' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/raveena-tandon-appreciates-yashs-acting-in-kgf/articleshow/67232642.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Rashmika Mandanna]],<ref>{{Cite web|title=Geetha Govindam actress praises the Yash-starrer KGF |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/geetha-govindam-actress-praises-the-yash-starrer-kgf/articleshow/67253410.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> [[Ram Gopal Varma]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Ram Gopal Varma congratulates team 'KGF' for the film's success|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/ram-gopal-varma-congratulates-team-kgf-for-the-films-success/articleshow/67270698.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and [[Sumalatha|Sumalatha Ambareesh]] (wife of late actor [[Ambareesh]])<ref>{{Cite web|title=When Sumalatha Ambareesh applauded Yash|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/when-sumalatha-ambareesh-applauded-yash/articleshow/67242838.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> also praised Yash's performance. Tamil actor [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] who watched the special screening of the film on 20 January 2019 in [[Chennai]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=Upadhyaya|first=Prakash|date=2019-01-20|title=Thalapathy Vijay gives thumbs-up for Yash's KGF|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/thalapathy-vijay-gives-thumbs-yashs-kgf-790272|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-11|website=www.ibtimes.co.in|language=en}}</ref> praised the team for its brilliant filmmaking, and also actor Yash for his performance.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Thalapathy Vijay praises KGF team|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thalapathy-vijay-praises-kgf-team/articleshow/67608821.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
 Following the box office performance of the film, on 3 January 2019, the [[Income Tax Department]] raided homes of several film stars and producers from the Kannada industry,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Income tax officials raid homes of Kannada film actors and producers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/income-tax-officials-raid-homes-of-kannada-film-actors-and-producers/articleshow/67362887.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> including the film's actors Yash and its producer, Vijay Kiragandur,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Income Tax raid on Sandalwood stars continue for the second day |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/income-tax-raid-on-sandalwood-stars-continue-for-the-second-day/articleshow/67379564.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref> and its actors have also been asked to provide details of his remuneration for the film, throwing light on the fact that the movie's performance was considered to be the reason behind the IT raid.<ref>{{Cite web|title=I-T officials keen to know how much Yash made from KGF?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/i-t-officials-keen-to-know-how-much-yash-made-from-kgf/articleshow/67383225.cms|access-date=2021-01-09|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>
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