Common Sense Media Review
By Sakhi Thirani
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Gory Indian action drama has violence, drinking, smoking.
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K.G.F: Chapter 1
What's the Story?
Set in the latter half of the 20th century, K.G.F: CHAPTER 1 follows Rocky (Yash), an invincible gangster and mercenary, who desires power and money after his mother's gruesome demise. Rocky heads on a dangerous mission to assassinate Garuda (Ramachandra Raju), the oppressive ruler of a vast gold mine known as Kolar Gold Fields. Will he be able to succeed in his quest while also safeguarding the enslaved people who are forced to work in the mine?
Is It Any Good?
This action drama directed by Prashanth Neel attempts to tell an epic and mythological tale on a grand scale. Unfortunately K.G.F: Chapter 1 is infested with too many blood baths caused by hyper-masculine ego, greed, and an incessant obsession with oppressive power, to achieve its goals. In the film's gory patriarchal world, heroism can singularly be equated to machoism. Women are important only as love interests or mothers, that is, only in their connection with the central male lead. The violence and gore is extreme, repetitive, monotonous, and often, difficult to watch. While entertaining for those who love the renowned and celebrated actor, Yash, this intense and aggressive catalog of toxic masculinity lacks any genuine storytelling at its core.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violence in K.G.F: Chapter 1. How did it make you feel? Did you find it entertaining or over the top? Do some types of media violence have different impact than others?
How did the film represent drinking and smoking? Were they glamorized? Why does that matter? What are some of the real-life consequences of these acts?
Did you find Reena's representation problematic in the film? If so, why? How can I find positive gender representations in movies and on TV?
The movie is the first of two movies. What do you hope will happen in the second installment?
Movie Details
- In theaters : December 20, 2018
- On DVD or streaming : March 7, 2019
- Cast : Yash , Srinidhi Shetty , Archana Jois
- Director : Prashanth Neel
- Studio : Weekend Cinema
- Genre : Action/Adventure
- Topics : Arts ( Music and Sing-Along )
- Run time : 155 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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