Are KGF2 Makers Unreasonably Targeting Baahubali 2?

The way the makers of KGF2 are quoting the prices for the business of KGF2, one can’t help but feel if they are unreasonably expecting or targeting Baahubali 2. Yes, both the films are eagerly awaited second parts, but there is a considerable difference between the anticipation and the audience.

The teaser’s phenomenal success and its views seem to be used by the makers are bait to make KGF2 a Baahubali 2 equivalent. However, the fact of the matter is the teaser is one of its kind, brilliant marketing strategy. Having a single video for all languages with content appealing universally worked in its favour. It still doesn’t mean the anticipation is ‘universal’.

The reason for mentioning all the above is the expected distribution price for the overseas territory. The makers are reportedly asking an unheard before 80 Cr for the rights of KGF: Chapter 2. Not only, Baahubali 2, but it is also bigger than RRR (75 Cr).

KGF is a slick action thriller with lots of mass elevations. Its appeal is enormous but is limited to the urban and youth mass crowd. It has limited appeal to the family audience. And, unfortunately, without their participation, no movie can achieve extraordinary numbers.

The makers are entirely ignoring the factor and going with an unreasonable demand. There is no doubt about it. We have to see if the distributors give in to their demands or not.

KGF: Chapter 2 stars Yash in the lead essaying the iconic Rocky character. Sanjay Dutt joins the second part as his nemesis. The Prasanth Neel directorial will hit the screens worldwide on July 16th. Hombale Films produces the epic film originally made in the Kannada language.