Prashanth Neel's directorial period action film KGF: Chapter 1 turned 6 years. The film was produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films.
The film starring Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Vasishta N. Simha, Ramachandra Raju, Archana Jois, Anant Nag, Achyuth Kumar, Malavika Avinash, T. S. Nagabharana, B. Suresha, was released in theatres on 21st December 2018
The film marked debut of Srinidhi Shetty in a lead role. Bhuvan Gowda handled the cinematography, Ravi Basrur composed the music and Srikanth Gowda edited this film marking their second collaboration with director Prashanth Neel
KGF: Chapter 1 marked Prashanth Neel's 2nd directorial venture. He made his directorial debut with the action thriller film Ugramm starring Sriimurali, Hariprriya, Tilak Shekar in 2014
The film marked 17th film for Yash in a lead role. He made his debut in a lead role with the romantic drama film Jambada Hudugi in 2007. The film marked director Prashanth Neel's maiden collaboration with Yash and Srinidhi Shetty
KGF: Chapter 1 emerged as the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2018. It ranks as the third-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time, trailing only its sequel, KGF: Chapter 2, and Kantara. Additionally, it secured the 10th position among the highest-grossing Indian films of 2018.
At the 66th National Film Awards, KGF: Chapter 1 won two awards: Best Stunt Choreography (Vikram More, Anbariv) and Best Special Effects (Unifi Media).
The film also won two awards at the 66th Filmfare Awards South, out of five nominations. At the 8th SIIMA Awards, KGF: Chapter 1 received 11 nominations and won 9 awards. Made on a budget of ₹80 crore, the film went on to gross over ₹250 crore at the box office.
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