K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018)

K.G.F: Chapter 1 is a gritty, stylized period action drama about ambition, power and rebellion. Set against the dusty, brutal world of the Kolar Gold Fields, the film follows Rocky, a poor young man who rises in Mumbai’s underworld with one goal: to fulfill his dying mother’s wish for wealth and power. His search for control takes him back to K.G.F., where he must infiltrate and confront a violent, corrupt system that treats miners as expendable resources. Watching the film you’ll get a pulsing, larger-than-life experience: violent, choreographed fight sequences, sweeping and shadowy cinematography, and a thunderous score that amplifies every tense moment. The narrative mixes slow-building tension with bursts of explosive action; it alternates between Rocky’s personal motives and the larger class struggle of the enslaved workers in the mines. The movie delivers a commanding central performance (Yash) and a menacing rogue gallery of antagonists, with strong production design that evokes the 1970s–80s mining world. Expect a dark, operatic tone, frequent moral ambiguity, and emotional undercurrents—especially the bond between Rocky and his mother—that give the violence weight. The film ends on a dramatic cliffhanger, setting up the next chapter, so viewers should be prepared for an intense, unresolved finale. In short: if you want a high-energy, visually bold action saga about one man’s ruthless rise amid oppression, complete with powerful set pieces and a booming soundtrack, K.G.F: Chapter 1 delivers a raw, cinematic thrill ride.

Actors: Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Ramachandra Raju

Director: Prashanth Neel

Runtime: 156 min

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

8.2 /10 8.2 /10