K.G.F: Chapter 2 is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language period action film directed by Prashanth Neel. The film is a sequel to K.G.F: Chapter 1 which was released in 2018 and stars Yash in the lead reprising his role from the first film and Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt as the antagonist.[1] Principal photography began in March 2019 and the film is expected to be released in July 2020 and will be dubbed in Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu languages.[1]In July 2019, Sanjay Dutt confirmed speculations surrounding his appearance in the film.[5] The crew released the film's first poster on Dutt's 60th birthday on 29 July.[6][7] On signing Dutt, Yash remarked, "Sanjay Dutt is a wonderful actor, and when elements like his physical appearance, image, legacy and, on top of it, the kind of role that KGF Chapter 2 has etched for him come together, it only adds value."[8] Dutt compared his character Adheera to Thanos, and revealed that it was "shown to be a dangerous character with scary makeup" and added that it was the role he was looking for.[9]
Media rumours that Raveena Tandon would appear in the film started making rounds as early as February 2019.[10] A news report in The Times of India in August confirmed that Tandon will be seen in a "major role" in the film.[1] In August 2019, it was reported that Tamil actor Saran Shakthi would be playing "an important role".[11]
Yash as Raja Krishnappa Bairya / Rocky[2]
Sanjay Dutt as Adheera
Raveena Tandon as Ramika Sen (unrevealed), India's Prime Minister in 1981
Srinidhi Shetty as Reena Desai
Anant Nag as Anand Ingalagi[1]
Malavika Avinash as Deepa Hegde, the chief editor of 24/News
Saran Sakthi as Young Anand Ingalagi
Achyuth Kumar as Guru Pandian[1]
Vasishta N. Simha as Kamal[1]
Archana Jois as Shanthamma, Rocky's mother[1]
Ramachandra Raju[1] as Garuda
Avinash B S as Andrews
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