'KGF' makers release official statement rubbishing reports of Yash not being first choice for film:'He will always be our Rocky Bhai'
Hombale Films , the production house of the Yash-starrer ' KGF ' film franchise, has responded to the speculative reports suggesting that the actor was not the first choice for the film. The studio has released a statement about the same to clarify things on the matter. Here, take a look.
Hombale Films reveals if Yash was the first choice for the 'KGF' film franchise: 'We have not…'In a statement to the Hindustan Times, the makers revealed that they have a "long-standing partnership" with the actor, longer than with any other star. The producers stated that Yash is part of the family. Addressing the reports online, the statement added, "'KGF' was envisioned with Yash in mind, and for us, he will always be our Rocky Bhai . We were always in touch with several other actors pan-India for different key roles in 'KGF 1.' Any reports or rumors claiming that Yash was not the first choice for KGF are incorrect."
The statement concluded with the makers revealing that they had not made any such comments about the actor not being the first choice.
More about speculative reportsIn an interview with the same publication, Hombale Films' co-founder Chaluve Gowda stated that they went to a "big star" for 'KGF' years ago; the actor asked them, "Where do these Kannada films even run?" However, Gowda didn't elaborate if the star was approached for the lead role in 'KGF.'
More about Yash's 'KGF'Directed by Prashanth Neel and starring Yash as Rocky Bhai, the first installment was released in 2018 and went on to become a huge hit at the box office. But the second part raked in a humongous amount at the box office. Reportedly, it earned over Rs 1250 crore worldwide. It also starred Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon in key roles. The film was released in the year 2022.
Hombale Films reveals if Yash was the first choice for the 'KGF' film franchise: 'We have not…'In a statement to the Hindustan Times, the makers revealed that they have a "long-standing partnership" with the actor, longer than with any other star. The producers stated that Yash is part of the family. Addressing the reports online, the statement added, "'KGF' was envisioned with Yash in mind, and for us, he will always be our Rocky Bhai . We were always in touch with several other actors pan-India for different key roles in 'KGF 1.' Any reports or rumors claiming that Yash was not the first choice for KGF are incorrect."
The statement concluded with the makers revealing that they had not made any such comments about the actor not being the first choice.
More about speculative reportsIn an interview with the same publication, Hombale Films' co-founder Chaluve Gowda stated that they went to a "big star" for 'KGF' years ago; the actor asked them, "Where do these Kannada films even run?" However, Gowda didn't elaborate if the star was approached for the lead role in 'KGF.'
More about Yash's 'KGF'Directed by Prashanth Neel and starring Yash as Rocky Bhai, the first installment was released in 2018 and went on to become a huge hit at the box office. But the second part raked in a humongous amount at the box office. Reportedly, it earned over Rs 1250 crore worldwide. It also starred Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon in key roles. The film was released in the year 2022.
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