New Delhi: ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ (KGF: Chapter 2) is making history. The film has become the third highest grossing Hindi film of all time with a collection of Rs 343 crore.
Ever since theaters opened in India in the post-Covid era, audiences are catching up to their favorite films in large numbers. In the past few months, the films that audiences have grabbed the most at the theaters may include South Indian films – namely Kannada film KGF: Chapter 2 and Telugu superhit RRR.
Originally made in Kannada, the masterpiece surpassed the figures of Salman Khan-starrer ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’ (Rs 339.16 crore), Aamir Khan’s ‘PK’ (Rs 340.8 crore) and Ranbir Kapoor’s ‘Sanju’ (Rs 342.53 crore). left behind. Overall, the film is doing a business of Rs 1,000 crore at the box office.
The ‘KGF’ franchise has been a trendsetter and has many firsts to its credit. ‘KGF: Chapter 1’ is the first film to be released in 5 languages in India.
It collected Rs 25 crore worldwide and recorded the highest opening figures in the entire history of Kannada cinema.
‘KGF: Chapter 1’ became the first Kannada film to cross the Rs 100, 200 and Rs 250 crore mark.
KGF: Chapter 2 is written and directed by Prashanth Neel, one of the most sought after directors, and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the Hombale Films banner. The film stars Yash, Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.
(with agency input)