Yash and Sanjay Dutt starrer KGF Chapter 2 teaser was released with a bang on YouTube and within a few hours of its release, it created a new world record. The video went on to garner the highest views for any YouTube teaser in the world within 24 hours of its release. Not just that, it also became the most viewed teaser in 24 hours and the fifth most-watched video in 24 hours with over 72 million views. With such a terrific buzz around the film and a huge response from the audience, KGF Chapter 2 is set to break some big existing records at the Box Office. It won’t be a surprise if the film goes on to create history by beating the highest-grossing Indian film – Baahubali: The Conclusion.
KGF 2, starring Yash and Sanjay Dutt, is going to be one of the biggest films hitting theatres in the pandemic era. With the kind of response the film’s teaser has received, it won’t be a surprise if it goes on to become the highest-grossing Indian film ever, beating the record of Baahubali.
There are many factors that make the release of KGF Chapter 2 bigger than ever. First, this is one of the most anticipated films releasing in theatres in the pandemic era. The contribution of KGF 2 in bringing back the audience to the theatres is going to be immensely crucial. Considering the huge buzz that its teaser generated, the film is expected to give the ‘housefull’ board back to ticket windows.
The Prashanth Neel-directorial is the sequel to the first KGF movie that was a huge hit at the Box Office and also went on to win two National Awards. The makers have gone deeper into the life of Rocky, played by Yash, and have also made their antagonist – Adheera, look even more villainous in the second film. What KGF Chapter 2 teaser shows with its grandeur and the visual appeal is the recipe of a mass-hit at the Box Office.
KGF 2 Has Audience’s Faith
Another big factor is the courage that the KGF makers have blatantly shown. In a time when most Hindi filmmakers are still contemplating choosing big-screen releases for their films, South Indian makers have shown confidence in their content. The makers of KGF Chapter 2 are sure about what they are giving to the audience and the same conviction adds to the audience’s excitement as well.
Yash starrer KGF Chapter 2 teaser released on the occasion of the superstar’s birthday on Janury 8. Just after 10 hours of its release, it created a record of receiving 16 million views. Not only this but it even become the most liked teaser in the history of South Indian films and beat films like Master, Sarkar, RRR. Not just Yash but the film also features Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt and actress Raveena Tandon in crucial roles of Adheera and Ramika Sen. The teaser video of the second installment of the KGF franchise gave a glimpse of how Rocky Bhai’s empire will face an attack from Adheera.
The teaser of the much-anticipated film was shared by both Dutt and Yash. Sanjay Dutt tweeted, “The love that you all have shown for #Adheera till now has been overwhelming.” While Yash wrote, “KGF Chapter 2 Teaser out now.. “
Talking about his character, Dutt said, “Adheera is one of the craziest characters I have played so far. He is fearless, powerful and ruthless. There was a lot of physical prep required to become Adheera, about one and a half hours to do the make-up to get the look and a lot of prep mentally to get into the skin of the character. The character required a lot from me in terms of these attributes.”
The movie is produced by Vijay Kiragandur, brought by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, Hombale Films and AA films. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the KGF Chapter 1 earned a lot of recognization for its content and amazing performances. The production of the Kannada film was affected due to the coronavirus-induced nationwide lockdown in March.