KGF: Chapter 2

After detailing the events in KGF: Chapter 1, Anand Ingalagi suffers a stroke and his son, Vijayendra Ingalagi takes over to narrate the rest of the story.

Rocky kills heir apparent Virat and takes over the Kolar Gold Fields, keeping Reena hostage to ensure the cooperation of Guru Pandian, Andrews, Kamal and Rajendra Desai. But when Rocky shows his arrogance and teases Reena, Kamal gets enraged and threatens to kill Rocky, which angeres Rocky and he shoots Kamal on the spot. After this, Rocky issues orders to start work in eight hidden mines, while Vanaram, who was captured by Rocky, decides to help him.

Meanwhile, Adheera resurfaces and kills all guards at an outpost. In a ruse to bring Rocky to Adheera, Andrews kills Desai to lure Reena outside KGF, and John abducts Reena as per Adheera's order. While trying to save Reena, Adheera shoots Rocky but spares his life, while his men roadblock all gold exports from KGF. Later, Shetty ties up with other subordinates of Andrews across India's western coast and exterminates Rocky's allies with Inayat Khalil's newfound support. Rocky vacates the mansion with Reena with excessive gold and currency from the treasury. While chaos ensues among people of KGF, Vanaram deduces that Rocky is headed for a throat clamp.

A recuperating Rocky visits Dubai to deal in gold with Khalil, simultaneously killing Khalil's associates all over India to recapture the coast forcing Khalil to join him in business, and also buys Kalashnikovs. Rocky and his gang gravely wound Adheera and kill his henchmen at the roadblock with their newly acquired weapons. Exasperated with KGF, some central ministers had planned a no-confidence motion against the DYSS-supported government to bring Ramika Sen in power, but Rocky's henchmen threaten other ministers against the vote and the motion fails. Rocky also kills Shetty, gaining control over Bombay. Pandian warns Rocky of Sen's rising stature, but he disregards him.

In 1981, Ramika Sen wins the Indian general elections and becomes the Prime Minister. After CBI officer Kanneganti Raghavan briefs her about the situation in KGF, Sen authorises Raghavan to raid Rocky's warehouses. A young Ingalagi is caught spying by Rocky's henchmen, but Rocky gets impressed by his integrity. The CBI finds nothing in their raids except for a 400 gram-gold bar. Rocky retrieves it from a police station and singlehandedly destroys the police station using a DshK.

Rocky halts all exports from KGF, which strains relations with Khalil, but continues the mining. His aides trace his biological father, a drunkard who abandoned his family, and pays the unaware man to take care of Shanti's newly shifted grave. Reena confesses her feelings to Rocky and they get married. Rocky meets with Sen and hands her a file exposing his involvement in money laundering, but she cannot consider it as almost all her party members are complicit in the corruption. Still furious after his defeat, Adheera makes his way to KGF through a secret passage with Andrews, Daya and John, supported by Khalil's armada. Just as Reena reveals her pregnancy to Rocky, Adheera fatally shoots her.

In the ensuing clash, Rocky's army kill Andrews and Daya, while Rocky kills John and chokes Adheera to death. Rocky and his henchmen disrupt Sen's speech at the Parliament and kill Pandian (who had staged the attack on Garuda for which Adheera was framed, and informed Adheera of Garuda's attack priorly. He was also the one who showed Adheera the secret passage, called him in after Rocky took control of KGF, goaded Andrews into hiring Rocky, staged the no-confidence motion in Delhi, and persuaded Shetty to join forces with Khalil).

Sen issues a death warrant against Rocky and enforces the Indian Army. Rocky evacuates KGF and leaves on a ship with his cache of gold. Before leaving, Rocky forms a new colony for all KGF workers. He signals his whereabouts to the Indian, US, and Indonesian Navy, but refuses to surrender. Sen issues orders to bomb KGF and Rocky's ship, and he drowns in the ocean along with the gold, which stays lost until the present day. Enthused by Rocky's life, a young Ingalagi decides to write a book on Rocky.

In the mid-credits scene set three months before Rocky's death, John Booker, a CIA agent, hands over a file consisting of Rocky's crimes in the USA and 16 other countries between 1978 and 1981, to Ramika Sen. In the present, the peon of 24/News channel finds a final draft of KGF: Chapter 3, implying that the story is not over yet.

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• Yash as Raja Krishnappa Bairya "Rocky"
• Anmol Vijay as young Rocky{{Cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/yashs-kgf-2-hinders-tie-up-with-puri-jagannadh/articleshow/70766542.cms | title=Yash's KGF 2 hinders tie up with Puri Jagannadh | newspaper=The Times of India | date=20 August 2019 | access-date=19 September 2019 | archive-date=4 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504010059/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yashs-kgf-2-hinders-tie-up-with-puri-jagannadh/articleshow/70766542.cms? | url-status=live }}
• Sanjay Dutt as Adheera, Suryavardhan's brother
• Raveena Tandon as Ramika Sen, Prime Minister of India
• Srinidhi Shetty as Reena Desai, Rocky's girlfriend later turned wife
• Achyuth Kumar as Guru Pandian, DYSS Party head
• Prakash Raj as Vijayendra Ingalagi, Anand Ingalagi's son{{cite web |date=26 March 2021 |title=KGF Chapter 2 Update: Prakash Raj Character Revealed |url=https://www.odishatv.in/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-update-prakash-raj-character-revealed-529759/ |website=OdishaTv |access-date=26 March 2021 |archive-date=26 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210326110646/https://odishatv.in/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-update-prakash-raj-character-revealed-529759 |url-status=live }}
• Vasishta N. Simha as Kamal
• Rao Ramesh as Kanneganti Raghavan, a CBI officer{{cite web|date=25 May 2021|title=KGF: Chapter 2, Mahasamudram makers unveil first look posters of Rao Ramesh on his birthday|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kgf-chapter-2-mahasamudram-makers-unveil-first-look-posters-of-rao-ramesh-on-his-birthday-7329789/|access-date=26 May 2021|website=The Indian Express|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504005910/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kgf-chapter-2-mahasamudram-makers-unveil-first-look-posters-of-rao-ramesh-on-his-birthday-7329789/|url-status=live}}
• Malavika Avinash as Deepa Hegde, the Chief Editor of 24/news channel
• T. S. Nagabharana as Srinivas, news channel owner
• Easwari Rao as Fathima, Farmaan's mother
• Archana Jois as Shanthamma, Rocky's mother{{cite news|title='KGF Chapter-2': Team commences the shoot in Cyanide hills|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-team-commences-the-shoot-in-cyanide-hills/articleshow/70606966.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=27 August 2019|archive-date=19 September 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190919024715/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-team-commences-the-shoot-in-cyanide-hills/articleshow/70606966.cms|url-status=live}}
• B. S. Avinash as Andrews
• Saran Shakthi as Farmaan, Rocky's loyal henchman{{cite web|title=Vada Chennai-fame Saran Sakthi joins KGF Chapter 2|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/aug/12/vada-chennai-fame-saran-sakthi-joins-kgf-chapter-2-2017541.html|website=The New Indian Express|date=12 August 2019 |access-date=27 August 2019|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504005911/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2019/aug/12/vada-chennai-fame-saran-sakthi-joins-kgf-chapter-2-2017541.html|url-status=live}}
• Lakki Lakshman as Rajendra Desai, Reena's father
• Ayyappa P. Sharma as Vanaram
• Anant Nag as Anand Ingalagi
• Ashok Sharma as young Anand Ingalagi
• John Kokken as John, overseer of K.G.F
• Govinde Gowda as a peon at 24/News
• Harish Rai as Khasim, Rocky's confidant
• Tarak Ponnappa as Daya, Andrews' secretary
• Dinesh Mangaluru as Shetty
• Balakrishna as Inayat Khalil, a Dubai based don
• Appaji Ambarisha Darbha as Speaker of the Indian Parliament{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/whatever-roles-i-have-got-to-play-i-have-been-grateful-for-them-says-actor-appaji-ambarisha-darbha/photostory/77509289.cms|title=Whatever roles I have got to play, I have been grateful for them, says actor Appaji Ambarisha Darbha|date=12 August 2020|website=The Times of India|access-date=8 September 2020|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504005913/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/whatever-roles-i-have-got-to-play-i-have-been-grateful-for-them-says-actor-appaji-ambarisha-darbha/photostory/77509289.cms|url-status=live}}
• Ramesh Indira as Suryavardhan, the founder of the K.G.F's political cult and father of Garuda and Virat (archival footage)
• Ramachandra Raju as Garuda, Suryavardhan's son (archival footage)
• Vinay Bidappa as Virat, Garuda's younger brother
• B. Suresha as Vittal, a slave at K.G.F (archival footage)
• Mohan Juneja as Nagaraju, an informer to Anand Ingalagi
• Roopa Rayappa as Shanthi, a worker at K.G.F
• Krishnappa as Krishnappa Bairya, Rocky's father
• Srinivas Murthy as Narayan, a worker at KGF
• Krishnoji Rao as an old blind man working in KGF
• Yash Shetty as Shyam, archaeological department officer, who along with his team finds the stone of Rocky
• Divya G Gowda as Reena's aide

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Prashanth Neel worked on the film's screenplay after the release of Ugramm (2014), and development of the film began in early 2015.{{Citation needed|date=June 2022}} However, he decided to split the film in two parts, as the narration of this story is in a non-linear format, and the decision was also made with the commercial prospects in mind. In an interview with The Times of India in October 2018, he added, "The scale of the project is huge and we had a scope for a beginning, an interval and an end for both parts, so it made sense for us to release it as two parts". As for the decision to make it multilingual, he says that it was because the film is based on a unique idea and has a universal theme.{{cite news|title=Yash's 'KGF' is about a gangster's rise and fall|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yashs-kgf-is-about-a-gangsters-rise-and-fall/articleshow/65857374.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504005911/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/yashs-kgf-is-about-a-gangsters-rise-and-fall/articleshow/65857374.cms|url-status=live|last1=Suganth |first1=M. }} In December 2020, Prashanth Neel said that there were no plans for a third instalment in the K.G.F franchise.{{cite news|title="There won't be a part 3 to 'K.G.F'": Director Prashanth Neel squashes every rumor regarding 'K.G.F: Chapter 3'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/there-wont-be-a-part-3-to-k-g-f-director-prashanth-neel-squashes-every-rumor-regarding-k-g-f-chapter-3/articleshow/79846127.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504005912/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/there-wont-be-a-part-3-to-k-g-f-director-prashanth-neel-squashes-every-rumor-regarding-k-g-f-chapter-3/articleshow/79846127.cms|url-status=live}}

Prashanth Neel decided to rope in composer Ravi Basrur{{cite web|date=5 October 2020|title=Music composer Ravi Basrur scouts for musicians to work on 'KGF Chapter 2'|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/music-composer-ravi-basrur-scouts-for-musicians-to-work-on-kgf-chapter-2-897443.html|access-date=8 January 2021|website=Deccan Herald|archive-date=10 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110045749/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/music-composer-ravi-basrur-scouts-for-musicians-to-work-on-kgf-chapter-2-897443.html|url-status=live}} and cinematographer Bhuvan Gowda as a part of the technical crew for the second part of the film.{{cite web|date=1 January 2019|title=KGF 2 will be on par with Hollywood movies: Bhuvan Gowda|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kgf-2-bhuvan-gowda-5519110/|access-date=8 January 2021|website=The Indian Express|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504005912/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kgf-2-bhuvan-gowda-5519110/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=KGF cinematographer Bhuvan Gowda: I shot every scene with a 40-kg camera on my shoulder|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/dec/09/kgf-cinematographer-bhuvan-gowda-i-shot-every-scene-with-a-40-kg-camera-on-my-shoulder-9146.html|access-date=8 January 2021|website=Cinema Express|date=9 December 2018 |archive-date=9 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109162732/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/dec/09/kgf-cinematographer-bhuvan-gowda-i-shot-every-scene-with-a-40-kg-camera-on-my-shoulder-9146.html|url-status=live}}

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| quote="Adheera is one of the greatest characters I have played. He's a powerful villain — mentally and physically. He is almost like a viking. To ensure that I could do justice to his larger-than-life presence, I trained hard to get the physicality fit. Along with that, I mentally trained hard as well, so that I could be the greatest force to take on Yash's Rocky. Even for my role in Agneepath, I didn't wear the bald cap or use prosthetics but completely shaved off my head. And the result has been there for everyone to see."

| source = —Sanjay Dutt about his role in K.G.F: Chapter 2.{{cite web|url= https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/apr/13/sanjay-dutt-about-kgf-chapter-2-adheera-is-one-of-the-greatest-characters-i-have-played-30873.html|title= Sanjay Dutt about KGF Chapter 2: Adheera is one of the greatest characters I have played|website= Cinema Express|date= 13 April 2022|access-date= 13 April 2022|archive-date= 13 April 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220413184636/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2022/apr/13/sanjay-dutt-about-kgf-chapter-2-adheera-is-one-of-the-greatest-characters-i-have-played-30873.html|url-status= live}}

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}}While Yash, Srinidhi Shetty, Vasishta N. Simha, Achyuth Kumar, Malavika Avinash, T.S Nagabharana and other remaining actors from the first part have reprised their respective roles, Sanjay Dutt was roped in for a pivotal role in February 2019.{{cite news|title=Sanjay Dutt roped in for KGF Chapter 2?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-roped-in-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/67938768.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504005915/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-roped-in-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/67938768.cms|url-status=live}} Media rumours that Raveena Tandon would appear in the film started making rounds as early as February 2019.{{cite web |title=KGF Chapter 2: Raveena Tandon in talks with Yash film? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-2-raveena-tandon-in-talks-with-yash-film-1466239-2019-02-27 |website=India Today |date=27 February 2019 |access-date=6 September 2019 |archive-date=6 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190906073007/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-2-raveena-tandon-in-talks-with-yash-film-1466239-2019-02-27 |url-status=live }} A news report in The Times of India confirmed that Tandon will be seen in a "major role" in the film. Despite Srinidhi becoming a breakout star, post the release of the predecessor, she rejected seven films, in order to start shoot for the film.{{cite news|title=Did you know that Srinidhi Shetty rejected seven films for 'KGF: Chapter 2'?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-that-srinidhi-shetty-rejected-seven-films-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/69113983.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504005913/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/did-you-know/did-you-know-that-srinidhi-shetty-rejected-seven-films-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/69113983.cms|url-status=live}} The makers hosted an audition in April 2019, for aspiring actors who want to become a part of the film's cast.{{cite news|title='KGF Chapter-2' audition pulls crowd from across India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-audition-pulls-crowd-from-across-india/articleshow/69058789.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=11 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111183940/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-audition-pulls-crowd-from-across-india/articleshow/69058789.cms|url-status=live}}

On 29 July 2019,{{cite news|title='KGF' Adheera first look released, Sanjay Dutt plays the role|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-adheera-first-look-released-sanjay-dutt-plays-the-role/articleshow/70433317.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=11 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111142720/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-adheera-first-look-released-sanjay-dutt-plays-the-role/articleshow/70433317.cms|url-status=live}} Sanjay Dutt was revealed to be playing the role of the main antagonist Adheera, marking his Kannada debut.{{cite news|title=Sanjay Dutt's look as Adheera in KGF 2 unveiled|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutts-look-as-adheera-in-kgf-2-unveiled/articleshow/70428220.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119094358/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutts-look-as-adheera-in-kgf-2-unveiled/articleshow/70428220.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Is Sanjay Dutt Adheera in Yash's KGF: Chapter 2?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/is-sanjay-dutt-adheera-in-yashs-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/70407016.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119084334/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/is-sanjay-dutt-adheera-in-yashs-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/70407016.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-confirms-he-is-part-of-kgf-chapter-2-shares-first-look-on-his-birthday/articleshow/70430385.cms|title=Sanjay Dutt confirms he is part of K.G.F: Chapter 2, shares first look on his birthday|website=Mumbai Mirror|access-date=4 September 2019|archive-date=30 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730094829/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/sanjay-dutt-confirms-he-is-part-of-kgf-chapter-2-shares-first-look-on-his-birthday/articleshow/70430385.cms|url-status=live}} He compared his character to Thanos, and revealed that his role was "shown to be a dangerous character with scary makeup" and added that it was a role he was looking for.{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sanjay-dutt-compares-his-kgf-chapter-2-role-as-adheera-to-supervillain-thanos-2777239|title=Sanjay Dutt compares his 'KGF Chapter 2' role as Adheera to supervillain Thanos|date=30 July 2019|website=DNA India|access-date=4 September 2019|archive-date=31 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190731165452/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-sanjay-dutt-compares-his-kgf-chapter-2-role-as-adheera-to-supervillain-thanos-2777239|url-status=live}} Raveena Tandon was reported to play the role of Prime Minister Ramika Sen, and stated that "it was a difficult character to portray".{{cite news|title=Exclusive! It was a difficult character to portray: Raveena Tandon on playing a Prime Minister in Yash's 'KGF: Chapter 2'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/exclusive-it-was-a-difficult-character-to-portray-raveena-tandon-on-playing-a-prime-minister-in-yashs-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/74759032.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=30 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130032541/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/exclusive-it-was-a-difficult-character-to-portray-raveena-tandon-on-playing-a-prime-minister-in-yashs-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/74759032.cms|url-status=live}}

Telugu actor Rao Ramesh was cast in a pivotal role in May 2019,{{cite news|title=Versatile actor Rao Ramesh lands a pivotal role in 'KGF: Chapter 2'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/versatile-actor-rao-ramesh-lands-a-pivotal-role-in-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/69356531.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119092854/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/versatile-actor-rao-ramesh-lands-a-pivotal-role-in-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/69356531.cms|url-status=live}} and Tamil actor Saran Shakthi was cast in August 2019.{{cite news|title=Tamil actor Saran to play the lead in 'KGF: Chapter 2'|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/tamil-actor-saran-to-play-the-lead-in-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/70895118.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=29 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329002933/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/tamil-actor-saran-to-play-the-lead-in-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/70895118.cms|url-status=live}} On 26 August 2020, when the filming resumed, Prakash Raj was also revealed to be playing an important character.{{cite web|date=26 August 2020|title='KGF: Chapter 2' shoot resumes; Prakash Raj joins exciting cast|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-shoot-resumes-prakash-raj-joins-exciting-cast-2839513|access-date=8 January 2021|website=DNA India|archive-date=10 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110081957/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-shoot-resumes-prakash-raj-joins-exciting-cast-2839513|url-status=live}}

Before the release of the first part in December 2018, the makers shot 20% of the second part, and the crew went on double shifts until January 2019.{{cite news|title=Why 'KGF' cast and crew will be working double shifts ahead of film's release|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/why-kgf-cast-and-crew-will-be-working-double-shifts-ahead-of-films-release/articleshow/66784570.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119084330/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/why-kgf-cast-and-crew-will-be-working-double-shifts-ahead-of-films-release/articleshow/66784570.cms|url-status=live}} On 4 January, it was announced that they have completed 15% of the shooting for the film, and planned to resume the shooting of the film in the summer of 2019.{{cite news|title='KGF: Chapter 2' completes 15% of shooting|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-completes-15-of-shooting/articleshow/67378246.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119082813/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-completes-15-of-shooting/articleshow/67378246.cms|url-status=live}}

Filming for KGF: Chapter 2{{cite web |last=Aditya |first=Kadam |date=23 March 2022 |title=K.G.F: Chapter 2: Release Date, Songs, Cast KGF Chapter 2 trailer to come out on March 27 |url=https://www.astarsuntold.com/kgf-chapter-2-trailer-release-date/ |url-status=usurped |access-date=23 March 2022 |website=A Stars Untold |archive-date=26 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426100231/https://www.astarsuntold.com/kgf-chapter-2-trailer-release-date/ }} started on 13 March 2019 in Hyderabad, with a formal puja ceremony.{{cite news|title=KGF – Chapter 2 kickstarts with divine blessings|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-kickstarts-with-divine-blessings/articleshow/68388547.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119085838/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-kickstarts-with-divine-blessings/articleshow/68388547.cms|url-status=live}} After an initial round of filming near Bangalore in May 2019,{{cite news|title='KGF' star Yash kick-starts the shooting of chapter 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-star-yash-kick-starts-the-shooting-of-chapter-2/articleshow/69326020.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119084322/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-star-yash-kick-starts-the-shooting-of-chapter-2/articleshow/69326020.cms|url-status=live}} Yash announced that he will join the sets only in June 2019.{{cite news|title='KGF Chapter 2': Actor Yash to kick-start shooting for the film from June|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-actor-yash-to-kick-start-shooting-for-the-film-from-june/articleshow/69339983.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119085838/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-actor-yash-to-kick-start-shooting-for-the-film-from-june/articleshow/69339983.cms|url-status=live}} The film's shooting started on 4 June at the Lalita Mahal Palace in Mysore,{{cite news|title='KGF Chapter 2': Yash to join shooting of the film soon|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-yash-to-join-shooting-of-the-film-soon/articleshow/69618336.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=28 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200328014811/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-yash-to-join-shooting-of-the-film-soon/articleshow/69618336.cms|url-status=live}} although Yash joined the sets on 6 June.{{cite news|title=KGF Chapter 2 to be shot at Lalitha Mahal Palace in Mysuru from June 4|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-to-be-shot-at-lalitha-mahal-palace-in-mysuru-from-june-4/articleshow/69630486.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119081311/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-to-be-shot-at-lalitha-mahal-palace-in-mysuru-from-june-4/articleshow/69630486.cms|url-status=live}} Later the shoot commenced in August 2019 at Cyanide Hills in Kolar Gold Fields.{{cite web|date=13 March 2019|title=KGF: Chapter 2 — Yash, director Prashanth Neel's sequel to Kannada action film goes on floors|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-yash-director-prashanth-neels-sequel-to-kannada-action-film-goes-on-floors-6251191.html|website=Firstpost|access-date=27 August 2019|archive-date=27 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190827215708/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-yash-director-prashanth-neels-sequel-to-kannada-action-film-goes-on-floors-6251191.html|url-status=live}} On 28 August 2019, N Srinivas, president of the KGF's National Citizens Party filed a petition against the makers and alleged that the film is being shot in the protected area of cyanide mound and is damaging the nature.{{cite news|title=JMFC court issues notice to 'KGF: Chapter 2' producer|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/jmfc-court-issues-notice-to-kgf-chapter-2-producer/articleshow/70877828.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119084325/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/jmfc-court-issues-notice-to-kgf-chapter-2-producer/articleshow/70877828.cms|url-status=live}} The JMFC court has issued an injunction notice to the producer Kiragandur, also ordering to stall the shoot.{{cite news|title=KGF Chapter 2 shooting stopped after court order|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-shooting-stopped-after-court-order/articleshow/70869825.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119082826/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-shooting-stopped-after-court-order/articleshow/70869825.cms|url-status=live}} On 4 September, the producers claimed that the stay order was issued a day before the makers planned to wrap the shoot schedule.{{cite news|title=Stay order on KGF sequel came one day before the team was to wrap up shoot|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/stay-order-on-kgf-sequel-came-one-day-before-the-team-was-to-wrap-up-shoot/articleshow/70960200.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119082814/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/stay-order-on-kgf-sequel-came-one-day-before-the-team-was-to-wrap-up-shoot/articleshow/70960200.cms|url-status=live|last1=Suresh |first1=Sunayana }} The same day, the makers started shooting for the second schedule in Hyderabad.{{cite news|title='KGF' shooting shifts to Hyderabad|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-shooting-shifts-to-hyderabad/articleshow/70974723.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602080019/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-shooting-shifts-to-hyderabad/articleshow/70974723.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=KGF Chapter 2 shooting resumed in Hyderabad|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-shooting-resumed-in-hyderabad/articleshow/70973719.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=16 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616192554/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-shooting-resumed-in-hyderabad/articleshow/70973719.cms|url-status=live}} On 25 September 2019, Sanjay Dutt joined the sets of the film in Hyderabad.{{cite news|title=Sanjay Dutt begins shoot for KGF Chapter 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-begins-shoot-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/71290230.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119091349/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-begins-shoot-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/71290230.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Photo: Sanjay Dutt joins 'KGF: Chapter 2' shooting|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/photo-sanjay-dutt-joins-kgf-chapter-2-shooting/articleshow/71309265.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119082816/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/photo-sanjay-dutt-joins-kgf-chapter-2-shooting/articleshow/71309265.cms|url-status=live}} After winning the court stay order on 27 September,{{cite news|title=KGF team wins case against the stay on shooting at Cyanide Hills|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-team-wins-case-against-the-stay-on-shooting-at-cyanide-hills/articleshow/71335375.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119084331/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-team-wins-case-against-the-stay-on-shooting-at-cyanide-hills/articleshow/71335375.cms|url-status=live}} the makers returned to shoot the film at Cyanide Hills.{{cite news|title=Team 'KGF: Chapter 2' returns to shoot on cyanide mound|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/team-kgf-chapter-2-returns-to-shoot-on-cyanide-mound/articleshow/71337077.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119084329/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/team-kgf-chapter-2-returns-to-shoot-on-cyanide-mound/articleshow/71337077.cms|url-status=live}} On 14 October 2019, the makers returned to Karnataka, after filming the extensive schedule in Hyderabad.{{cite news|title=Team KGF heads back to Karnataka for shoot|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/team-kgf-heads-back-to-karnataka-for-shoot/articleshow/71576034.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119085833/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/team-kgf-heads-back-to-karnataka-for-shoot/articleshow/71576034.cms|url-status=live}}

As of 27 January 2020, the makers completed 80% of the shoot.{{cite news|title=KGF Chapter 2 races towards finish line|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-races-towards-finish-line/articleshow/73665231.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119082816/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-races-towards-finish-line/articleshow/73665231.cms|url-status=live}} With the schedule being filmed in Mysore, the last leg of shoot was expected to be held in Hyderabad, and then in Bangalore and Kolar.{{cite news|title='KGF: Chapter 2' last stage shooting to take off in Hyderabad|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-last-stage-shooting-to-take-off-in-hyderabad/articleshow/73666388.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=11 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111170437/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-last-stage-shooting-to-take-off-in-hyderabad/articleshow/73666388.cms|url-status=live}} On 3 February 2020, behind-the-scenes video of Yash shooting at the Infosys campus in Mysore went viral.{{cite news|title=Did you see this BTS video of Yash shooting for 'KGF' at the Infosys campus in Mysore?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/did-you-see-this-bts-video-of-yash-shooting-for-kgf-at-the-infosys-campus-in-mysore/articleshow/73895124.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119082813/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/did-you-see-this-bts-video-of-yash-shooting-for-kgf-at-the-infosys-campus-in-mysore/articleshow/73895124.cms|url-status=live}} On 10 February, Telugu actor Rao Ramesh joined the sets of the film.{{cite news|title=Versatile actor Rao Ramesh joins the ensemble star cast of KGF 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/versatile-actor-rao-ramesh-joins-the-ensemble-star-cast-of-kgf-2/articleshow/74059425.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119081305/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/versatile-actor-rao-ramesh-joins-the-ensemble-star-cast-of-kgf-2/articleshow/74059425.cms|url-status=live}} Raveena Tandon joined the sets of the film in Mysore on 12 February.{{cite news|title=Yash welcomes Raveena Tandon to Mysuru|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-welcomes-raveena-tandon-to-mysuru/articleshow/74096813.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119091343/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-welcomes-raveena-tandon-to-mysuru/articleshow/74096813.cms|url-status=live}} After the second schedule of the film held in Mysore got completed, the makers headed to Hyderabad on 21 February.{{cite news|title='Rocking Star' Yash and KGF 2 moves to Hyderabad|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rocking-star-yash-and-kgf-2-moves-to-hyderabad/articleshow/74244615.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119081309/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/rocking-star-yash-and-kgf-2-moves-to-hyderabad/articleshow/74244615.cms|url-status=live}} Raveena completed her portions on 28 February.{{cite news|title=Raveena Tandon wrap ups the 'KGF: Chapter 2' shoot; shares a happy picture with the crew members!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/raveena-tandon-wrap-ups-the-kgf-chapter-2-shoot-shares-a-happy-picture-with-the-crew-members/articleshow/74352840.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=1 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001225113/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/raveena-tandon-wrap-ups-the-kgf-chapter-2-shoot-shares-a-happy-picture-with-the-crew-members/articleshow/74352840.cms|url-status=live}} The makers completed major portions in March 2020, with post-production works being kickstarted, but filming came to a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown in India.{{cite news|title=KGF: Chapter 2 shoot almost complete|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-shoot-almost-complete/articleshow/74453012.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=4 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200904103604/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-shoot-almost-complete/articleshow/74453012.cms|url-status=live}} Prashanth Neel claimed that Sanjay Dutt had almost completed shooting for the film, and he has pending dubbing work for his role.{{cite news|title=Sanjay Dutt's nearly finished shooting for KGF: Chapter 2; only dubbing is left|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutts-nearly-finished-shooting-for-kgf-chapter-2-only-dubbing-is-left/articleshow/77508721.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=30 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200930165439/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutts-nearly-finished-shooting-for-kgf-chapter-2-only-dubbing-is-left/articleshow/77508721.cms|url-status=live|last1=Suresh |first1=Sunayana }} after Sanjay Dutt was diagnosed with lung cancer and had left for the US for immediate treatment on 12 August 2020.{{cite news|title=Sanjay Dutt diagnosed with lung cancer; to fly to the US for immediate treatment|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-dutt-diagnosed-with-stage-3-lung-cancer-read-details/articleshow/77491178.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=27 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210127025358/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sanjay-dutt-diagnosed-with-stage-3-lung-cancer-read-details/articleshow/77491178.cms|url-status=live}}

Flming resumed on 26 August 2020 at Bangalore after 5 months.{{cite web|title=KGF2 in April 2020?|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/kgf2-in-april-2020/articleshow/70743656.cms|website=Bangalore Mirror|access-date=27 August 2019|archive-date=22 August 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822070907/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/kgf2-in-april-2020/articleshow/70743656.cms|url-status=live}} Malavika Avinash and Prakash Raj joined the sets on this schedule.{{cite news|title=Malavika Avinash begins shoot for KGF: Chapter 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/malavika-avinash-begins-shoot-for-kgf-chapter-2-alongside-with-yash/articleshow/77757660.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=12 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112160341/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/malavika-avinash-begins-shoot-for-kgf-chapter-2-alongside-with-yash/articleshow/77757660.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Prakash Raj joins the set of the Yash-starrer KGF: Chapter 2, as shooting resumes|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/prakash-raj-joins-the-set-of-the-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-as-shooting-resumes/articleshow/77759107.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=22 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222105844/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/prakash-raj-joins-the-set-of-the-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-as-shooting-resumes/articleshow/77759107.cms|url-status=live}} On 7 October 2020, Yash and Srinidhi Shetty resumed the shoot at Mangalore,{{cite news|title=Rocky Bhai is back: Yash resumes shooting for KGF: Chapter 2|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rocky-bhai-is-back-yash-resumes-shooting-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/78549432.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=22 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222105744/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rocky-bhai-is-back-yash-resumes-shooting-for-kgf-chapter-2/articleshow/78549432.cms|url-status=live}} with the team entering the final leg of shoot.{{cite news|title=KGF Chapter 2: Rocky Bhai Yash joins final leg of shoot from today|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-rocky-bhai-yash-joins-final-leg-of-shoot-from-today/articleshow/78550583.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=31 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201231033340/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-rocky-bhai-yash-joins-final-leg-of-shoot-from-today/articleshow/78550583.cms|url-status=live}} Sanjay Dutt confirmed that he will join the shooting of the film on November,{{cite news|title=Sanjay Dutt confirms he shoots for KGF Chapter 2 in November|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-confirms-he-shoots-for-kgf-chapter-2-in-november/articleshow/78679296.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=22 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201222105812/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-confirms-he-shoots-for-kgf-chapter-2-in-november/articleshow/78679296.cms|url-status=live}} although he resumed the shooting only in December.{{cite news|title=Sanjay Dutt to resume shooting for KGF: Chapter 2 as Adheera in December|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-to-resume-shooting-for-kgf-chapter-2-as-adheera-in-december/articleshow/79278654.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=10 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110130331/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sanjay-dutt-to-resume-shooting-for-kgf-chapter-2-as-adheera-in-december/articleshow/79278654.cms|url-status=live}} The climax action scenes were filmed in December 2020 at Hyderabad,{{cite news|title=Exclusive! 'K.G.F: Chapter 2': Yash is all set to start the final leg of the shoot; read details|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-k-g-f-chapter-2-enters-the-final-leg-of-the-shoot/articleshow/79388897.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=10 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110130424/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/exclusive-k-g-f-chapter-2-enters-the-final-leg-of-the-shoot/articleshow/79388897.cms|url-status=live}} which were choreographed by action director Anbariv.{{cite news|title=Anbariv joins KGF: Chapter 2 for the climax shoot|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/anbariv-joins-kgf-chapter-2-for-the-climax-shoot/articleshow/79606678.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=10 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110130211/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/anbariv-joins-kgf-chapter-2-for-the-climax-shoot/articleshow/79606678.cms|url-status=live}} On 20 December 2020, the makers announced that the climax scene of the film was completed.{{cite news|title=Team KGF completes Hyderabad schedule|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/team-kgf-completes-hyderabad-schedule/articleshow/79822024.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=7 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210107182758/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/team-kgf-completes-hyderabad-schedule/articleshow/79822024.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=K.G.F. Chapter 2 team wraps up massive climax scene|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/k-g-f-chapter-2-team-wraps-up-massive-climax-scene/articleshow/79822852.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=5 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105152114/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/k-g-f-chapter-2-team-wraps-up-massive-climax-scene/articleshow/79822852.cms|url-status=live}} KGF: Chapter 2 was produced on a budget of {{INR}}125 crore, and is the most expensive Kannada film.

{{Main|K.G.F: Chapter 2 (soundtrack)}}

The film's music is composed by Ravi Basrur.{{cite web |title=K.G.F – Chapter 2 Cast List |website=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/k-g-f-chapter-2/cast/ |access-date=13 April 2022 |archive-date=26 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426100226/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/k-g-f-chapter-2/cast/ |url-status=live }} The music rights are owned by Lahari Music and T-Series for south languages. The music rights of Hindi version was bought by MRT Music. Music sessions of the film began in April 2019, at Basrur's newly renovated recording studio in Bangalore.{{cite news |title='KGF Chapter-2' music takes off|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-music-takes-off/articleshow/68976837.cms |access-date=28 March 2022 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=28 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220328144249/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-music-takes-off/articleshow/68976837.cms |url-status=live }} However, music production was disrupted in mid-March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was resumed during that May.{{cite web |last1=Balachandran |first1=Logesh |date=May 18, 2020 |title=KGF: Chapter 2 team resumes post-production work |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-chapter-2-team-resumes-post-production-work-1679268-2020-05-18 |access-date=21 April 2022 |website=India Today |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421105753/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-chapter-2-team-resumes-post-production-work-1679268-2020-05-18 |url-status=live }}{{cite web |date=18 May 2020 |title=KGF Chapter 2: Makers resume work with music sessions for the Yash starrer |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/kgf-chapter-2-makers-resume-work-music-sessions-yash-starrer-533690 |access-date=21 April 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |archive-date=26 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426100227/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/kgf-chapter-2-makers-resume-work-music-sessions-yash-starrer-533690 |url-status=live }} After work on the film's music and score being completed, Basrur later edited the score and songs, during mid-2021.{{cite web |last=Sanjana |title=Exclusive- KGF Chapter 2 Music Director Ravi Basrur Interview |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/video/entertainment/exclusive-kgf-chapter-2-music-director-ravi-basrur-interview-ycb-qo7j7q |access-date=21 April 2022 |website=Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd |archive-date=26 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426100227/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/video/entertainment/exclusive-kgf-chapter-2-music-director-ravi-basrur-interview-ycb-qo7j7q |url-status=live }} The Naik Brothers (Laxman and Sandesh Datta), recorded two songs "Toofan" and "Sultan", used in the Hindi-dubbed version of the film.{{cite web |title=Naik brothers from South Goa trigger storm with their songs for KGF 2 |url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Naik-brothers-from-South-Goa-trigger-storm-with-their-songs-for-KGF-2/188776 |access-date=21 April 2022 |website=oHeraldo |date=13 April 2022 |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421105909/https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Naik-brothers-from-South-Goa-trigger-storm-with-their-songs-for-KGF-2/188776 |url-status=live }} They stated "We went there and he dubbed four songs in Telugu and Kannada in our voice. Later, COVID-19 lockdown happened. After a long wait of two years, they recorded two songs for the Hindi dubbed version titled Toofan and Sultan and finalised for the movie". The audio rights for K.G.F: Chapter 2 were bought by Lahari Music and T-Series for {{INRConvert|7.2|c}}.{{cite web |title=Lahari Music bags audio rights of KGF Chapter 2 for B7.2 crore |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/jul/03/lahari-music-bags-audio-rights-of-kgf-chapter-2-for-b72-crore-2324675.html |access-date=21 April 2022 |website=The New Indian Express |date=3 July 2021 |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421110730/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/jul/03/lahari-music-bags-audio-rights-of-kgf-chapter-2-for-b72-crore-2324675.html |url-status=live }} On 21 March 2022, the first single titled "Toofan" was released from the album.{{cite web |date=21 March 2022 |title=KGF 2 song Toofan: Yash's Rocky becomes the saviour of enslaved miners |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kgf-2-song-toofan-yash-rocky-becomes-the-saviour-of-enslaved-miners-7829217/ |access-date=21 April 2022 |website=The Indian Express |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421110721/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kgf-2-song-toofan-yash-rocky-becomes-the-saviour-of-enslaved-miners-7829217/ |url-status=live }} The song depicts the rise of Rocky (Yash) as a saviour of enslaved people in the gold mines of Kolar, as depicted in the predecessor's plot.{{Cite magazine |author=Janani K. |date=21 March 2022 |title=Yash whips up a Toofan in KGF Chapter 2 new song. Watch |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-whips-up-a-toofan-in-kgf-chapter-2-new-song-watch-1927531-2022-03-21 |access-date=21 April 2022 |magazine=India Today |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421110721/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-whips-up-a-toofan-in-kgf-chapter-2-new-song-watch-1927531-2022-03-21 |url-status=live }} It crossed over 26 million views within 24 hours of its release.{{cite web |date=23 March 2022 |title=KGF Chapter 2's Toofan Trending on YouTube After 26 Million Views in 24 Hours |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-chapter-2s-toofan-trending-on-youtube-after-26-million-views-in-24-hours-4900952.html |access-date=21 April 2022 |website=News18 |archive-date=22 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422011923/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-chapter-2s-toofan-trending-on-youtube-after-26-million-views-in-24-hours-4900952.html |url-status=live }} On 6 April 2022, the second single titled "Gagana Nee" was released,{{cite news |title=K.G.F: Chapter 2 - The emotionally stirring 'Mother's Anthem' becomes a major success among netizens!|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/k-g-f-chapter-2-the-emotionally-stirring-mothers-anthem-becomes-a-major-success-among-netizens/articleshow/90726291.cms |access-date=21 April 2022 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421110725/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/music/k-g-f-chapter-2-the-emotionally-stirring-mothers-anthem-becomes-a-major-success-among-netizens/articleshow/90726291.cms |url-status=live }} On 13 April 2022, the third single titled "Sulthana" was released. On 14 April 2022, the fourth single titled "Mehabooba" was released. On 16 April 2022, the makers released the soundtrack album, containing four songs.{{Citation |title=Kgf Chapter 2 |date=25 March 2022 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/61o7rl6Tsa8CIYCcmIdVS2 |access-date=21 April 2022 |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421110722/https://open.spotify.com/album/61o7rl6Tsa8CIYCcmIdVS2 |url-status=live }} On 24 April 2022, the fifth single titled "The Monster Song" was also released.{{cite web|url= https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/25/good-news-for-kgf-2-fans-as-makers-release-the-monster-song-2446352.html|title= Good news for 'KGF 2' fans as makers release 'The Monster Song'|date= 25 April 2022|access-date= 29 April 2022|archive-date= 29 April 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220429064723/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/25/good-news-for-kgf-2-fans-as-makers-release-the-monster-song-2446352.html|url-status= live}}

File:Easwari Rao, Prashanth Neel, Yash, Srinidhi Shetty Promote KGF Chapter 2 in Chennai.jpg

As a part of the promotional activities, a fictional newspaper named KGF Times was designed based on vintage newspapers.{{cite news|title=Subscribe to 'KGF Times' to refresh your Rocky Bhai & Co. trivia|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/subscribe-to-kgf-times-to-refresh-your-rocky-bhai-co-trivia/articleshow/80100692.cms|access-date=14 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=11 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111171433/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/subscribe-to-kgf-times-to-refresh-your-rocky-bhai-co-trivia/articleshow/80100692.cms|url-status=live}} Starting from 4 to 10 January 2021, the makers unveiled the new editions of the film through their social media accounts.{{cite web|date=6 January 2021|title='KGF: Chapter 2' makers release 'KGF Times' newsletter to chronicle film trivia|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kgf-chapter-2-makers-release-kgf-times-newsletter-chronicle-film-trivia-140943|access-date=14 January 2021|website=The News Minute|archive-date=7 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210107120404/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kgf-chapter-2-makers-release-kgf-times-newsletter-chronicle-film-trivia-140943|url-status=live}}

The teaser was initially scheduled to release on 8 January 2021, coinciding with Yash's birthday.{{cite news|title=Official! 'KGF 2' teaser to be unveiled on Yash's birthday|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-kgf-2-teaser-to-be-unveiled-on-yashs-birthday/articleshow/79835096.cms|access-date=14 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=13 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113074751/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/official-kgf-2-teaser-to-be-unveiled-on-yashs-birthday/articleshow/79835096.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title='KGF Chapter 2': Here's when the teaser of Yash and Sanjay Dutt starrer will be unveiled|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kgf-chapter-2-heres-when-the-teaser-of-yash-and-sanjay-dutt-starrer-will-be-unveiled/articleshow/80110836.cms|access-date=14 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=5 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210105101842/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kgf-chapter-2-heres-when-the-teaser-of-yash-and-sanjay-dutt-starrer-will-be-unveiled/articleshow/80110836.cms|url-status=live}} However, after a few cuts from the teaser leaked through the internet, the makers unveiled the teaser on 7 January, ahead of the official launch.{{cite news|title=Leaked! KGF: Chapter 2 teaser released a day ahead of Yash's birthday|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/leaked-kgf-chapter-2-teaser-released-a-day-ahead-of-yashs-birthday/articleshow/80157406.cms|access-date=14 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=10 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110125830/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/leaked-kgf-chapter-2-teaser-released-a-day-ahead-of-yashs-birthday/articleshow/80157406.cms|url-status=live}} Instead of releasing the teaser in five languages, the makers released it as a single teaser featuring English dialogues.{{cite news|title=Is the 'KGF2' teaser to release in several languages? Deets here|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-the-kgf2-teaser-to-release-in-several-languages-deets-here/articleshow/80149672.cms|access-date=14 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=10 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210110130310/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/is-the-kgf2-teaser-to-release-in-several-languages-deets-here/articleshow/80149672.cms|url-status=live}} It became the most viewed and most liked teaser, having 274 million views as of February 2024 and surpassing Avengers: Infinity War likes.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/actor-yash-film-kgf-chapter-2-release-date-announced-sanjay-dutt-681229|title=KGF Chapter 2: Yash, Sanjay Dutt-starrer to hit theatres in July | Regional-cinema News|website=India TV|date=29 January 2021|access-date=30 January 2021|archive-date=29 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129081154/https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/regional-cinema/actor-yash-film-kgf-chapter-2-release-date-announced-sanjay-dutt-681229|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.sacnilk.com/news/The_Most_Liked_Teaser_in_the_World_on_Youtube_belongs_to_KGF_Chapter_2_Movie|title=The Most liked Teaser in the World}}{{cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kgf-chapter-2s-teaser-crosses-135-million-views-in-four-days-7143785/lite/|title=KGF 2's teaser crosses 140 million views in four days|work=The Indian Express|date=12 January 2021|access-date=30 January 2021|archive-date=22 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122175350/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kgf-chapter-2s-teaser-crosses-135-million-views-in-four-days-7143785/lite/|url-status=live}} The official trailer of the film was released on 27 March 2022{{cite news |title=KGF 2 trailer: 'KGF: Chapter 2' trailer is out! Yash, Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon-starrer action drama to release on April 14 |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/kgf-chapter-2-trailer-is-out-yash-sanjay-dutt-and-raveena-tandon-starrer-action-drama-to-release-on-april-14/articleshow/90507564.cms |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=The Economic Times |date=29 March 2022 |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413194327/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/kgf-chapter-2-trailer-is-out-yash-sanjay-dutt-and-raveena-tandon-starrer-action-drama-to-release-on-april-14/articleshow/90507564.cms |url-status=live }} and became the most watched Indian trailer in 24 hours with 109 million views across five languages. The film even surpassed Avengers: Endgame views.{{cite web|title=KGF 2 is ahead of Avengers: Endgame|date=2024-02-11|url=https://www.koimoi.com/south-indian-cinema/kgf-chapter-2-is-much-ahead-of-avengers-endgame-incredibles-2-infinity-war-is-out-of-reach/#:~:text=Justifying%20all%20the%20buzz%2C%20the%20teaser%20which%20dropped%20on%207th,Endgame%20and%20Incredibles%202%20trailers}} The film trailer was showcased on the Burj Khalifa. The North America promo was promoted on Harmon Corner in Las Vegas.{{cite web| url=https://x.com/kgfthefilm/status/1512827669750059012 |title=KGF: CHapter 2 being promoted on the Biggest Billboard of USA}} KGF: Chapter 2 was the first film ever to premiere with sports league. The film was advertised by IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Football leagues Manchester United and La Liga.{{cite web|title=Football leagues Manchester City and LaLiga pay tribute to ‘KGF: Chapter 2|date=2024-02-11|url=https://www.thedailystar.net/entertainment/tv-film/news/football-leagues-manchester-city-and-laliga-pay-tribute-kgf-chapter-2-3010146}}{{cite web|title=KGF 2 makers collaborate with RCB|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/kgf-chapter-2-makers-of-yashs-film-collaborate-with-the-ipl-team-royal-challengers-bangalore/f0901eef2b323}}

K.G.F: Chapter 2 was originally scheduled to release in theatres on 23 October 2020, coinciding with Dussehra festival.{{cite news|title=KGF: Chapter 2 to hit screens in October?|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-to-hit-screens-in-october/articleshow/74570814.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=11 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200311153253/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-to-hit-screens-in-october/articleshow/74570814.cms|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=Yash, Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt starrer 'KGF: Chapter 2' to hit the theatres on October 23|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/yash-raveena-tandon-and-sanjay-dutt-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-to-hit-the-theatres-on-october-23/articleshow/74613920.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=3 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201003191148/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/yash-raveena-tandon-and-sanjay-dutt-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-to-hit-the-theatres-on-october-23/articleshow/74613920.cms|url-status=live}} However, the release was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic in India.{{cite news|title=KGF 2 trailer not anytime now, say makers|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-2-trailer-not-anytime-now-say-makers/articleshow/75210653.cms|access-date=9 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=5 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201205022222/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-2-trailer-not-anytime-now-say-makers/articleshow/75210653.cms|url-status=live}} In January 2021, the filmmakers announced that it will be released theatrically on 16 July 2021.{{cite web|date=29 January 2021|title=KGF Chapter 2 to release in theatres on July 16, Yash goes all guns blazing in new poster|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-to-release-in-theatres-on-july-16-yash-goes-all-guns-blazing-in-new-poster-101611933058495.html|access-date=3 February 2021|website=Hindustan Times|archive-date=3 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203210348/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-to-release-in-theatres-on-july-16-yash-goes-all-guns-blazing-in-new-poster-101611933058495.html|url-status=live}}{{cite web|date=30 January 2021|title=KGF Chapter 2 Release Date Announced, Yash-starrer to Hit Theatres on July 16, 2021|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-chapter-2-release-date-announced-yash-starrer-to-hit-theatres-on-july-16th-2021-3361058.html|access-date=3 February 2021|website=News18|archive-date=4 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210204230944/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-chapter-2-release-date-announced-yash-starrer-to-hit-theatres-on-july-16th-2021-3361058.html|url-status=live}} However, it was postponed again for the same reason.{{cite web|date=6 June 2021|title=The time is not right: Director Prashanth Neel on 'KGF Chapter 2' release date|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/the-time-is-not-right-director-prashanth-neel-on-kgf-chapter-2-release-date-994397.html|url-status=live|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=26 June 2021|archive-date=26 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210626220239/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/the-time-is-not-right-director-prashanth-neel-on-kgf-chapter-2-release-date-994397.html}} The Karnataka State Anti-Tobacco Cell sent a notice to actor Yash, producer Vijay Kiragandur and filmmaker Prashanth Neel on 11 January 2021{{cite news|title=Karnataka State Anti-Tobacco Cell raises objection to Yash's smoking sequence in KGF: Chapter 2 teaser|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/karnataka-state-anti-tobacco-cell-raises-objection-to-yashs-smoking-sequence-in-kgf-chapter-2-teaser/articleshow/80247124.cms|access-date=14 January 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=14 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114085414/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/karnataka-state-anti-tobacco-cell-raises-objection-to-yashs-smoking-sequence-in-kgf-chapter-2-teaser/articleshow/80247124.cms|url-status=live}} as the makers failed to display the anti-smoking warning message, particularly in the sequences that involve Yash smoking.{{Cite news|last=Khan|first=Laiqh |date=12 January 2021|title=Objection to smoking visuals in K.G.F Chapter 2 teaser|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/objection-to-smoking-visuals-in-film-teaser/article33561782.ece|access-date=14 January 2021|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=13 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113072417/https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/objection-to-smoking-visuals-in-film-teaser/article33561782.ece|url-status=live}} As per the law, anti-smoking warnings have to be displayed to stop fans from emulating it.{{cite web|title=Yash gets notice from anti-tobacco cell for 'KGF 2' teaser|url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2021/01/13/yash-gets-notice-from-anti-tobacco-cell-for-kgf2-teaser.html|access-date=14 January 2021|website=The Week|archive-date=13 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210113070047/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2021/01/13/yash-gets-notice-from-anti-tobacco-cell-for-kgf2-teaser.html|url-status=live}} On 22 August 2021, the new release date was announced as 14 April 2022.{{cite web|date=23 August 2021|title=KGF 2 to release in theatres on this date, Yash-Sanjay Dutt hype up the much-anticipated action film|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kgf-2-to-release-in-theatres-on-this-date-yash-sanjay-dutt-action-film-7465550/|url-status=live|website=The Indian Express|access-date=23 August 2021|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119081307/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kgf-2-to-release-in-theatres-on-this-date-yash-sanjay-dutt-action-film-7465550/}} Finally it was released on 14 April 2022 in Kannada and dubbed versions of Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam languages.{{Cite news|agency=PTI|date=30 January 2021|title='KGF: Chapter 2' to release on July 16|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/yashs-kgf-chapter-2-to-release-on-july-16/article33702365.ece|access-date=3 February 2021|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=3 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203031752/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/yashs-kgf-chapter-2-to-release-on-july-16/article33702365.ece|url-status=live}} It became the first Kannada movie to release in Greece.{{cite web |title=KGF Chapter 2: Yash's film to become first South Indian movie to premiere in Greece |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-yash-s-film-to-become-first-south-indian-movie-to-premiere-in-greece-2944086/amp |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=DNA India |archive-date=5 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405133311/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-yash-s-film-to-become-first-south-indian-movie-to-premiere-in-greece-2944086/amp |url-status=live }} It is also the first Kannada film to release in IMAX.{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-will-be-the-first-kannada-film-to-screen-on-imax/articleshow/90725677.cms|title=KGF: Chapter 2 will be the first Kannada film to screen on IMAX|website=The Times of India|access-date=8 April 2022|archive-date=8 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220408114206/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-will-be-the-first-kannada-film-to-screen-on-imax/articleshow/90725677.cms|url-status=live}} It is also the first Kannada film to release in South Korea.{{cite web |date=10 May 2022 |title='KGF: Chapter 2': Yash starrer becomes the first Kannada film to be screened in South Korea |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-yash-starrer-becomes-the-first-kannada-film-to-be-screened-in-south-korea/articleshow/91461411.cms |website=Times of India |access-date=6 July 2022 |archive-date=20 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520213805/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kgf-chapter-2-yash-starrer-becomes-the-first-kannada-film-to-be-screened-in-south-korea/articleshow/91461411.cms |url-status=live }}{{cite web |date=10 May 2022 |title=Yash's KGF Chapter 2 screened in Seoul, first Kannada film showcased in South Korea |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-s-kgf-chapter-2-screened-in-seoul-first-kannada-film-showcased-in-south-korea-1947172-2022-05-09 |website=India Today |access-date=6 July 2022 |archive-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706162040/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-s-kgf-chapter-2-screened-in-seoul-first-kannada-film-showcased-in-south-korea-1947172-2022-05-09 |url-status=live }} It was also the first commercial Kannada movie to release in Pakistan.{{cite web | url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kgf-releases-pakistan-becomes-first-commercial-kannada-film-release-country/ | title=KGF releases in Pakistan; becomes first commercial Kannada film to release in the country: Bollywood News | website=Bollywood Hungama | date=14 January 2019 | access-date=16 November 2022 | archive-date=16 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221116172420/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/bollywood/kgf-releases-pakistan-becomes-first-commercial-kannada-film-release-country/ | url-status=live }} On July 14, 2023, both KGF 1 and 2 released in Japan, even in Japanese dub.{{cite web|title=KGF releases in Japan on July 14| work=The Times of India | date=29 July 2023 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/japan-fans-hail-yash-starrer-kgf-screams-salaam-rocky-bhai/articleshow/102228568.cms#:~:text=After%20a%20dream%20run%20in,their%20love%20on%20Rocky%20Bhai.}}

The film was reported to release in more than 10,000 screens worldwide.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025}} In India, the film was released in over 6000 screens.{{cite web |title=KGF Chapter 2 to hit 6,000 screens across India |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/11/kgf-chapter-2to-hit-6000-screens-across-india-2440448.html |website=The New Indian Express |date=11 April 2022 |access-date=13 April 2022 |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413183625/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/11/kgf-chapter-2to-hit-6000-screens-across-india-2440448.html |url-status=live }}

Hombale Films distributed the film in Karnataka. The Kerala distribution rights was brought by Prithviraj under the banner Prithviraj Productions.{{cite web |title=Prithviraj acquires Malayalam distribution rights for 'KGF: Chapter 2' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/prithviraj-acquires-malayalam-distribution-rights-kgf-chapter-2-140851 |website=The News Minute |date=5 January 2021 |access-date=13 April 2022 |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413181018/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/prithviraj-acquires-malayalam-distribution-rights-kgf-chapter-2-140851 |url-status=live }} Dream Warrior Pictures acquired the Tamil Nadu distribution rights,{{cite web |title=Dream Warrior Pictures bags Tamil distribution rights for 'KGF: Chapter 2' |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dream-warrior-pictures-bags-tamil-distribution-rights-kgf-chapter-2-152070 |website=The News Minute |date=9 July 2021 |access-date=13 April 2022 |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413181256/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dream-warrior-pictures-bags-tamil-distribution-rights-kgf-chapter-2-152070 |url-status=live }}

while Andhra Pradesh and Telangana distribution rights were bagged by Varahi Chalana Chitram.

Anil Thadani, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani acquired the distribution rights for the film's Hindi version under the banner AA Films and Excel Entertainment respectively.{{cite web |access-date=27 January 2021 |title='KGF 2' के Excel Entertainment ने खरीदे हिंदी राइट्स, चुकानी पड़ी काफ बड़ी रकम |url=https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/entertainment/bollywood/yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-rights-sold-to-farhan-akhtars-excel-entertainment/835443 |work=Zee News |language=Hindi}}

The film was distributed in North America by Sarigama Cinemas.{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/sarigamacinemas/status/1513909288095391747 |title=Gear up for a Toofan in USA, KGF CHAPTER 2 North America release by Sarigama Cinemas |access-date=6 July 2022 |archive-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706121338/https://twitter.com/sarigamacinemas/status/1513909288095391747 |url-status=live }} The Europe distribution was done through 4Seasons Creations{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/4SeasonsCreati1/status/1513847002068656129 |title=Get ready for the Monster, KGF Chapter 2 massive Europe release by 4Seasons Creations |access-date=6 July 2022 |archive-date=6 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706215148/https://twitter.com/4SeasonsCreati1/status/1513847002068656129 |url-status=live }} Cinestaan AA distributed the film in Hindi language across various overseas nations. The United Kingdom distribution was done through Boleyn Cinemas. Radha Krishna Entertainments distributed the film in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. The film was also distributed in Malaysia, Singapore, GCC regions and African nations.{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/FarazAn03488273/status/1507756015579983877 |title=K.G.F: Chapter 2 Overseas Release Distribution, Twitter |access-date=6 July 2022 |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707032836/https://twitter.com/FarazAn03488273/status/1507756015579983877 |url-status=live }}

Zee Network acquired the satellite rights of the Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam versions.{{cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 Satellite Rights: BIG DEVELOPMENT CONFIRMED by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/zeal/entertainment/news-kgf-2-release-date-2021-worldwide-satellite-rights-big-development-confirmed-zee-tamil-zee-telugu-zee-keralam-and-zee-kannada-163345|access-date=20 August 2021|website=Zee Business|date=20 August 2021|archive-date=20 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820125318/https://www.zeebiz.com/zeal/entertainment/news-kgf-2-release-date-2021-worldwide-satellite-rights-big-development-confirmed-zee-tamil-zee-telugu-zee-keralam-and-zee-kannada-163345|url-status=live}}{{cite news|title=KGF: Chapter 2 satellite rights sold for a whopping price – Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/kgf-chapter-2-satellite-rights-sold-for-a-whopping-price/articleshow/85480389.cms|access-date=22 August 2021|website=The Times of India|archive-date=22 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210822034507/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/kgf-chapter-2-satellite-rights-sold-for-a-whopping-price/articleshow/85480389.cms|url-status=live}} Sony Max acquired the satellite rights of the Hindi version. The film's digital streaming rights are sold to Amazon Prime Video for all five languages.{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/hombalefilms/status/1510559315895087105/photo/1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416083224/https://twitter.com/hombalefilms/status/1510559315895087105/photo/1 |archive-date=16 April 2022|title= 250M Views for #KGFChapter2 Teaser 🙏❤️ https://youtu.be/Qah9sSIXJqk @TheNameIsYash @prashanth_neel @VKiragandur @hombalefilms @duttsanjay @TandonRaveena @SrinidhiShetty7 @RaviBasrur @bhuvangowda84 @excelmovies @AAFilmsIndia @VaaraahiCC @PrithvirajProd @DreamWarriorpic #KGF2onApr14|website=Twitter}}{{cite web |last=Gorge |title=KGF Chapter 2 Prime Video Release Date Confirmed |url=https://www.thestreambible.com/news/kgf-chapter-2-release-date-prime-video/ |url-status=live |website=thestreambible |date=17 April 2022 |access-date=17 April 2022 |archive-date=17 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417193254/https://www.thestreambible.com/news/kgf-chapter-2-release-date-prime-video/ }}

On 16 May 2022, Amazon Prime Video announced that the film was available for early access rental in all five languages at ₹199 for both Prime and non-Prime customers in India.{{cite tweet|number=1526165169847488512|user=taran_adarsh|title=Mega Blockbuster #KGFChapter2 is now available for early access rentals at ₹ 199 on @PrimeVideoIN... Easy way for P…|date=16 May 2022}} The film officially became available for streaming worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on 3 June 2022 in its original Kannada language and in the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages.{{cite web |date=31 May 2022 |title='K.G.F: Chapter 2' to release June 3 on Amazon Prime Video |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kgf-chapter-two-to-release-june-3-on-amazon-prime-video/article65479679.ece |access-date=31 May 2022 |website=The Hindu |archive-date=31 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531092125/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kgf-chapter-two-to-release-june-3-on-amazon-prime-video/article65479679.ece |url-status=live }} The original Kannada-language version of the film was premiered on television on 20 August 2022 on Zee Kannada.{{cite web |date=18 August 2022 |title=K.G.F: Chapter 2 (Kannada) set for World Television Premiere on August 20 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/k-g-f-chapter-2-kannada-set-for-world-television-premiere-on-august-20/articleshow/93639366.cms |access-date=20 August 2022 |website=Times of India |archive-date=19 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819090758/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/k-g-f-chapter-2-kannada-set-for-world-television-premiere-on-august-20/articleshow/93639366.cms |url-status=live }} The Telugu-language version was premiered on 21 August 2022 on Zee Telugu.{{cite web |date=12 August 2022 |title=K.G.F: Chapter 2 (Telugu) set for World Television Premiere on August 21 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/k-g-f-chapter-2-telugu-set-for-world-television-premiere-on-august-21/articleshow/93518687.cms |access-date=12 August 2022 |website=Times of India |archive-date=12 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812123548/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/telugu/k-g-f-chapter-2-telugu-set-for-world-television-premiere-on-august-21/articleshow/93518687.cms |url-status=live }} The Tamil-language version was premiered on 31 August 2022 on Zee Tamil.{{Cite tweet |user=ZeeTamil |number=1560242609561411585 |date=18 August 2022

|title=KGF 2 எப்போது!! Aug 31🔥🔥 Guess the Timing!}} The Hindi-language version was premiered on 18 September 2022 on Sony Max.{{cite web |title=Yash starrer KGF: Chapter 2 to premiere on Sony MAX on September 18 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-premiere-sony-max-september-18/ |access-date=12 September 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=12 September 2022 |archive-date=12 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220912123038/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-premiere-sony-max-september-18/ |url-status=live }} The Bengali dub was premiered on Jalsha Movies.

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Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film four and a half stars out of five and was appreciative of all major aspects of production, opining that it "has a fresh, international look and doesn't look like a regional film at all."{{cite web|title=K.G.F – Chapter 2 Movie Review|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/k-g-f-chapter-2/critic-review/k-g-f-chapter-2-movie-review/kgf-chapter-2-hindi-is-a-blockbuster-all-the-way/|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=14 April 2022|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414091346/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/movie/k-g-f-chapter-2/critic-review/k-g-f-chapter-2-movie-review/kgf-chapter-2-hindi-is-a-blockbuster-all-the-way/|url-status=live}} Subha J. Rao of Firstpost gave the film four stars out of five and found the writing and conception to be "far better" than Chapter 1.{{cite web|title=KGF: Chapter 2 movie review Prashanth Neel, Yash hit it out of the park with this testosterone-filled sequel|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-movie-review-prashanth-neel-yash-hit-it-out-of-the-park-with-this-testosterone-filled-sequel-10554981.html/amp|website=Firstpost|date=14 April 2022|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414075123/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-movie-review-prashanth-neel-yash-hit-it-out-of-the-park-with-this-testosterone-filled-sequel-10554981.html/amp|url-status=live}} Sunayana Suresh of The Times of India also gave it four stars out of five and similarly said that "Neel and Yash have managed to deliver a sequel that seems more immersive than the first part."{{cite news|title=K.G.F: Chapter 2 Movie Review: A brutal tale of raw machismo and a hint at a third chapter|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/k-g-f-chapter-2/movie-review/90832069.cms|website=The Times of India|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414000055/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/k-g-f-chapter-2/movie-review/90832069.cms|url-status=live}} Vivek MV of Deccan Herald rated the film three and a half stars out of five,{{cite web|title='KGF: Chapter 2' review: A triumph of passion and imagination|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-review-a-triumph-of-passion-and-imagination-1100646.html|website=Deccan Herald|date=14 April 2022|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414071644/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/entertainment/entertainment-news/kgf-chapter-2-review-a-triumph-of-passion-and-imagination-1100646.html|url-status=live}} as did Janani K of India Today, who described the climax as "cathartic and brilliantly shot" but was critical of the uneven pacing throughout.{{cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 Movie Review: Yash and Sanjay Dutt steal the show in this terrific action flick|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-chapter-2-movie-review-yash-and-sanjay-dutt-steal-the-show-in-this-terrific-action-flick-1937234-2022-04-14|website=India Today|date=14 April 2022 |access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414040854/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-chapter-2-movie-review-yash-and-sanjay-dutt-steal-the-show-in-this-terrific-action-flick-1937234-2022-04-14|url-status=live}} With three stars out of five, Shuklaji of The News Minute wrote, "Despite the few shortcomings, viewers are bound to recall the film forever for its outrageous imagination and incredible technical finesse."{{cite web|title=KGF: Chapter 2 review: Yash film is a rollicking ride that's worth all the hype|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kgf-chapter-2-review-yash-film-rollicking-ride-s-worth-all-hype-162902|website=The News Minute|date=14 April 2022|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414094029/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kgf-chapter-2-review-yash-film-rollicking-ride-s-worth-all-hype-162902|url-status=live}}

Bharathi Pradhan of Lehren gave the film two out of five stars and stated that Rocky was "Don Of Indian Dystopia".{{cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 Review: Don Of Indian Dystopia|url=https://lehren.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/kgf-chapter-2-review-yash-sanjay-dutt-raveena-tandon/119685/|website=Lehren|date=14 April 2022|access-date=12 October 2022|archive-date=12 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012140058/https://lehren.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/kgf-chapter-2-review-yash-sanjay-dutt-raveena-tandon/119685/|url-status=live}} Rohit Bhatnagar of The Free Press Journal rated the film two and a half stars out of five and wrote "KGF: Chapter 2 has every possible ingredient to impress the janta, but finding realism is a big no-no".{{cite web|title=KGF: Chapter 2 Review: Yash's fight for gold shines out, but the film doesn't|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/movie-review/kgf-chapter-2-review-yashs-fight-for-gold-shines-out-but-the-film-doesnt|website=The Free Press Journal|access-date=12 October 2022|archive-date=12 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221012131636/https://www.freepressjournal.in/movie-review/kgf-chapter-2-review-yashs-fight-for-gold-shines-out-but-the-film-doesnt|url-status=live}} Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com gave the film two and a half stars out of five and observed, "Testosterone, not rationale, is the driving force behind the K.G.F franchise," but praised the performances for putting "some muscle on a thin premise," and the production design.{{cite web|title=KGF: Chapter 2 Review|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/kgf-chapter-2-review/20220414.htm|website=Rediff.com|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414095644/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/kgf-chapter-2-review/20220414.htm|url-status=live}} Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave one and a half stars out of five and was not impressed with the screenplay or momentum, writing that the film "swings haphazardly between the past and the present."{{cite web|title=KGF 2 movie review: Too much sound, a lot of fury, little impact|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kgf-chapter-2-movie-review-yash-sanjay-dutt-7868612/lite/|website=Indian Express|date=14 April 2022|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414125246/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/kgf-chapter-2-movie-review-yash-sanjay-dutt-7868612/lite/|url-status=live}} With two and a half stars out of five, Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in gave the film two and a half stars out of five and found the film to be "less chaotic" than Chapter 1, but felt it "continues to suffer from leaps in the time-space continuum."{{cite web|title='K.G.F: Chapter 2' review: Caught between Rocky and a hard place|url=https://www.scroll.in/reel/1021783/k-g-f-chapter-2-review-caught-between-rocky-and-a-hard-place|website=Scroll.in|date=14 April 2022 |access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414102146/https://scroll.in/reel/1021783/k-g-f-chapter-2-review-caught-between-rocky-and-a-hard-place|url-status=live}} Saibal Chatterjee of NDTV rated it two stars out of five and wrote, "The film is the handiwork of people who do not seem to have the foggiest sense of modulation, or of moderation, in the matter of pitching and sound design," but was appreciative of Yash's performance.{{cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 Review: Yash Struts Through Battering Ram Of A Movie With Undisguised Glee|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-review-yash-struts-through-battering-ram-of-a-movie-with-undisguised-glee-2-stars-2888327|website=NDTV|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504005915/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-review-yash-struts-through-battering-ram-of-a-movie-with-undisguised-glee-2-stars-2888327|url-status=live}}

Writing for News18, Sonil Dedhia called K.G.F: Chapter 2 an "all-stops pulled out entertainment" film and opined that it "delivers the goods when it comes to non-stop thrills, mood, and style."{{cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 Movie Review: Yash, Sanjay Dutt are High on Swag, Action; Give Powerful Performances|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-chapter-2-movie-review-yash-and-sanjay-dutt-are-high-on-swag-action-give-powerful-performances-4980751.html|website=News18|date=14 April 2022 |access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414073641/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/kgf-chapter-2-movie-review-yash-and-sanjay-dutt-are-high-on-swag-action-give-powerful-performances-4980751.html|url-status=live}} Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times felt the film was "worth the hype and one of the finest sequels to have come out in a long time," and described Yash as "just unmissable."{{cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 review: Yash's film is an explosive tale of brash, unapologetic and larger-than-life characters|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-review-yash-s-film-is-an-explosive-tale-of-brash-unapologetic-and-larger-than-life-characters-101649935657027.html|website=The Hindustan Times|date=14 April 2022|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=2 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502003440/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-review-yash-s-film-is-an-explosive-tale-of-brash-unapologetic-and-larger-than-life-characters-101649935657027.html|url-status=live}} Srivatsan S. of The Hindu labelled the film a "festival of male toxicity" but felt Neel had corrected "some of the wrongs of the first part," writing, "There is only one way to look at K.G.F: Chapter 2 for it to work for you and that is to partake in the madness it offers."{{cite news|title='K.G.F: Chapter 2' movie review: Yash and Prashanth Neel's film is an unabashed celebration of hyper-masculinity|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/kgf-chapter-2-movie-review/article65320443.ece/|website=The Hindu|date=14 April 2022|access-date=14 April 2022|last1=S|first1=Srivatsan|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414101118/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/kgf-chapter-2-movie-review/article65320443.ece/amp/|url-status=live}}

KGF: Chapter 2 collected {{INRConvert|164|c}} worldwide on the first day of its release.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-day-1-worldwide-yash-starrer-collects-rs-164-cr-gross-global-box-office/|title=KGF – Chapter 2 Day 1 (Worldwide): Yash starrer collects Rs. 164 cr. gross at the global box office|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=15 April 2022|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=15 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415160201/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-day-1-worldwide-yash-starrer-collects-rs-164-cr-gross-global-box-office/|url-status=live}} On its second day, the film collected {{INRConvert|122|c}} worldwide for a two-day total of {{INRConvert|286|c}}, surpassing K.G.F: Chapter 1{{'}}s lifetime gross of {{INRConvert|250|c|year=2018|mode=historical}}, and took its place as the highest-grossing Kannada film of all time.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-day-2-worldwide-yash-starrer-nears-rs-300-cr-gross-global-box-office/|title=KGF – Chapter 2 Day 2 (Worldwide): Yash starrer nears Rs. 300 cr. gross at the global box office|date=16 April 2022|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=16 April 2022|archive-date=16 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416094607/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-day-2-worldwide-yash-starrer-nears-rs-300-cr-gross-global-box-office/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-sanjay-dutt-farhan-akhtar-yash-starrer-106870|title=KGF: Chapter 2 - This Bollywood actor to boost box office collections of Yash starrer?|website=Zee Business|date=29 July 2019|access-date=16 April 2022|archive-date=30 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030162909/https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-sanjay-dutt-farhan-akhtar-yash-starrer-106870|url-status=live}} On its third day, the film estimatedly collected {{INRConvert|104|c}} worldwide for a three-day total of {{INRConvert|390|c}}.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-day-2-worldwide-yash-starrer-set-cross-rs-400-cr-gross-global-box-office/|title=KGF – Chapter 2 Day 2 (Worldwide): Yash starrer all set to cross Rs. 400 cr. gross at the global box office|date=16 April 2022|work=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=17 April 2022|archive-date=17 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220417123332/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-day-2-worldwide-yash-starrer-set-cross-rs-400-cr-gross-global-box-office/|url-status=live}} On the fourth day of its release, the film crossed {{INRConvert|552.85|c}} mark at the worldwide box office.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-yash-starrer-ranks-no-2-global-box-office-collects-72-38-million-usd-rs-552-85-cr-4-days/|title=KGF – Chapter 2 Box Office: Yash starrer ranks no. 2 at the global box office; collects 72.38 million USD [Rs. 552.85 cr.] in 4 Days|date=18 April 2022|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=18 April 2022|archive-date=18 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418082946/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-yash-starrer-ranks-no-2-global-box-office-collects-72-38-million-usd-rs-552-85-cr-4-days/|url-status=live}} On the fifth day of its release, the film grossed more than {{INRConvert|625|c}} worldwide.{{cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-day-5-collection-yash-s-film-crosses-600-crore-is-among-top-10-highest-grossing-indian-films-101650358403291.html|title=KGF Chapter 2 box office day 5 collection: Yash's film crosses ₹600 crore, is among top-10 highest-grossing Indian films|date=19 April 2022|work=Hindustan Times|access-date=19 April 2022|archive-date=19 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419091304/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-day-5-collection-yash-s-film-crosses-600-crore-is-among-top-10-highest-grossing-indian-films-101650358403291.html|url-status=live}} Collections on the sixth day stood at {{INRConvert|675|c}}.{{cite web|title=KGF Chapter 2 box office day 6 collection: Yash's film earns ₹676 crore, beats Baahubali The Beginning's lifetime gross|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-day-6-collection-yash-s-film-earns-676-crore-beats-baahubali-the-beginning-s-lifetime-gross-101650455347422.html|website=Hindustan Times|date=20 April 2022|access-date=20 April 2022|quote=Worldwide, the Yash-starrer has made over Rs 675 crore|archive-date=20 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420120913/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-day-6-collection-yash-s-film-earns-676-crore-beats-baahubali-the-beginning-s-lifetime-gross-101650455347422.html|url-status=live}} The first week collection of the film was {{INRConvert|719|c}}.{{cite web |title=KGF Chapter 2 box office week 1: Yash's film zooms past ₹700-crore mark, registers second-best opening week ever |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-week-1-yash-s-film-zooms-past-700-crore-mark-registers-second-best-opening-week-ever-101650532648191.html |website=Hindustan Times |date=21 April 2022 |access-date=21 April 2022 |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421094050/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-week-1-yash-s-film-zooms-past-700-crore-mark-registers-second-best-opening-week-ever-101650532648191.html |url-status=live }} The movie grossed {{INRConvert|1006|c}} in 14 days{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-film-crosses-rs-1000-cr-worldwide-box-office/ |title=KGF – Chapter 2 Box Office: Film crosses Rs. 1000 cr. at the worldwide box office |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=29 April 2022 |access-date=30 April 2022 |archive-date=30 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430043640/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-film-crosses-rs-1000-cr-worldwide-box-office/ |url-status=live }} and became the 4th Indian movie to cross the 1000 crore mark worldwide{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-yash-starrer-becomes-4th-film-enter-rs-1000-crore-club/|title=KGF – Chapter 2 Box Office: Yash starrer becomes the 4th film to enter the Rs. 1000 crore club :Bollywood Box Office|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=29 April 2022|access-date=6 May 2022|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504010124/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-yash-starrer-becomes-4th-film-enter-rs-1000-crore-club/|url-status=live}} and the second fastest movie to collect ₹1000 crore, behind Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.{{cite web |date=30 April 2022 |title=KGF Chapter 2 box office: Yash film crosses ₹1000 cr gross worldwide, is 4th Indian film to achieve the feat |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-yash-film-crosses-rs-1000-cr-gross-worldwide-is-4th-indian-film-to-achieve-the-feat-101651290223526-amp.html |access-date=30 April 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |archive-date=1 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501104913/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-yash-film-crosses-rs-1000-cr-gross-worldwide-is-4th-indian-film-to-achieve-the-feat-101651290223526-amp.html |url-status=live }} While Firstpost reported that the movie grossed 1100 crores,{{cite web | url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/100-days-of-rocking-star-yashs-kgf-2-but-the-craze-of-the-film-doesnt-seem-to-settle-down-10963231.html/amp | title=100 days of Rocking star Yash's KGF 2, but the craze of the film doesn't seem to settle down | date=27 July 2022 | access-date=21 August 2022 | archive-date=21 August 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220821041806/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/100-days-of-rocking-star-yashs-kgf-2-but-the-craze-of-the-film-doesnt-seem-to-settle-down-10963231.html/amp | url-status=live }} Pinkvilla reported the collection to be ₹1198 crores at the end of tenth week.{{Cite web |date=2022-06-16 |title=KGF Chapter 2 closing worldwide box office collections; Second highest grossing film ever in India |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/kgf-chapter-2-final-worldwide-box-office-collections-1144719 |access-date=2023-09-30 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}} While The New Indian Express and DNA India{{cite web|title=Kantara box office collection: Rishab Shetty starrer is second Kannada film post KGF Chapter 2 to earn $1 million in USA|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rishab-shetty-starrer-kantara-is-second-kannada-film-after-yash-kgf-chapter-2-to-earn-1-million-in-usa-2995160|website=DNA India|access-date=23 October 2022|archive-date=23 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023020106/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rishab-shetty-starrer-kantara-is-second-kannada-film-after-yash-kgf-chapter-2-to-earn-1-million-in-usa-2995160|url-status=live}} reported that the worldwide collection to be around {{INR|1200}} crore{{cite news|title=KGF: Chapter 2 completes 100 days in theatres, makers say it is 'just the beginning'|url=https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2022/jul/22/kgf-chapter-2-scores-a-century-makers-say-its-just-the-beginning-42535.html|website=The Indulge Express|access-date=22 August 2022|archive-date=15 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015050729/https://www.indulgexpress.com/entertainment/cinema/2022/jul/22/kgf-chapter-2-scores-a-century-makers-say-its-just-the-beginning-42535.html|url-status=live}} to {{INR|1216}} crore,{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2022/May/14/southywoodslam-2452836.html | title=Southywood Slam! - the New Indian Express | date=8 May 2022 | access-date=4 September 2022 | archive-date=4 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220904170803/https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2022/may/15/southywoodslam-2452836.amp | url-status=live }} The Hindustan Times mentioned the collection as ₹1,207 crore.{{cite web|title=Kantara box office: Rishab Shetty's film is 6th biggest Kannada movie ever. See who else is on the list|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kantara-box-office-rishab-shetty-s-film-is-6th-biggest-kannada-movie-see-list-101665820758483.html|website=The Hindustan Times|date=15 October 2022|access-date=15 October 2022|archive-date=15 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015100500/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kantara-box-office-rishab-shetty-s-film-is-6th-biggest-kannada-movie-see-list-101665820758483-amp.html|url-status=live}}

News 18,{{cite web|title=From KGF: Chapter 2 To RRR: A Look At The Highest Grossing Movies|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/from-kgf-chapter-2-to-rrr-a-look-at-the-highest-grossing-movies-5378083.html|website=News 18|date=15 June 2022 |access-date=20 August 2022|archive-date=20 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220820174151/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/from-kgf-chapter-2-to-rrr-a-look-at-the-highest-grossing-movies-5378083.html|url-status=live}} and TV9 Marathi {{cite web | url=https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/bollywood/vikrant-rona-box-office-collection-film-crosses-80-crores-in-three-days-shamshera-looses-in-first-week-au163-772227.html/amp | title=Vikrant Rona Box Office Collection: 'विक्रांत रोना'ची तीन दिवसांत 80 कोटींची कमाई, बॉक्स ऑफिसवर 'शमशेरा'ची अवस्था बिकट | date=August 2022 | access-date=4 February 2023 | archive-date=22 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922095318/https://www.tv9marathi.com/entertainment/bollywood/vikrant-rona-box-office-collection-film-crosses-80-crores-in-three-days-shamshera-looses-in-first-week-au163-772227.html/amp | url-status=live }} reported the collection to be {{INR|1240}} crore. The Times Of India,{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kannada-films-rock-the-100-cr-club/articleshow/95459571.cms | title=Kannada films rock the 100-cr club | website=The Times of India | last1=S | first1=Sridevi | access-date=12 November 2022 | archive-date=7 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230407042822/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/kannada-films-rock-the-100-cr-club/articleshow/95459571.cms | url-status=live }} Vijaya Karnataka, TV9 Kannada and Asianet News reported that the movie grossed ₹1250 crores. India Today reported the collections to be ₹1300 crore.{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/we-got-saved-says-aamir-khan-about-laal-singh-chaddha-s-clash-with-yash-starrer-kgf-2-1980689-2022-07-27 | title='We got saved', says Aamir Khan about Laal Singh Chaddha's clash with Yash-starrer KGF 2 | date=27 July 2022 | access-date=4 February 2023 | archive-date=4 February 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204164452/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/bollywood/story/we-got-saved-says-aamir-khan-about-laal-singh-chaddha-s-clash-with-yash-starrer-kgf-2-1980689-2022-07-27 | url-status=live }} It became the fourth highest-grossing Indian film of all time.

On the first day of release, KGF: Chapter 2 collected {{INRConvert|134.5|c}} at the box office, the second-highest opening day in India after RRR.{{cite web|title=KGF 2 Tops Baahubali With Rs 134.50 Cr Earnings on Day 1; RRR Still Holds Crown for Biggest Opener|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-2-tops-baahubali-2-with-rs-134-50-cr-earnings-on-day-1-rrr-still-holds-crown-for-biggest-opener-4989277.html|website=News18|date=15 April 2022|access-date=16 April 2022|archive-date=16 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416094327/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-2-tops-baahubali-2-with-rs-134-50-cr-earnings-on-day-1-rrr-still-holds-crown-for-biggest-opener-4989277.html|url-status=live}} The Hindi version raked in {{INRConvert|53.95|c}} at the box office on the first day, making it the highest-opening day collection for a film in Hindi, which is also higher than what any Indian film collected on the first day excluding south India.{{cite web|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-hindi-prashanth-neel-surpasses-kgf-chapter-1-hindi-lifetime-earnings-2946425|title=KGF Chapter 2 box office collection (Hindi): Prashanth Neel directorial surpasses KGF Chapter 1 Hindi lifetime earnings|website=DNA India|access-date=15 April 2022|archive-date=15 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415085239/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-hindi-prashanth-neel-surpasses-kgf-chapter-1-hindi-lifetime-earnings-2946425|url-status=live}} The film recorded the highest-ever opening day for a Kannada film in Karnataka.{{cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-smashes-all-records-at-box-office-becomes-highest-ever-day-1-opener-in-india-1526200|work=ABP News|title='KGF: Chapter 2' Smashes All Records At Box Office, Becomes Highest Ever Day 1 Opener In India|date=15 April 2022|access-date=16 April 2022|archive-date=16 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416101830/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/kgf-chapter-2-smashes-all-records-at-box-office-becomes-highest-ever-day-1-opener-in-india-1526200|url-status=live}} It also set opening day records in Malayalam (Kerala).{{cite news|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-digs-another-rs-100-crores-plus-day-friday-india-1069281|title=Box Office: Yash starrer KGF Chapter 2 digs another Rs. 100 crores plus day on Friday in India|first=Jatinder|last=Singh|work=Pinkvilla|date=16 April 2022|access-date=16 April 2022|archive-date=16 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416083720/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-digs-another-rs-100-crores-plus-day-friday-india-1069281|url-status=live}} With ₹442 crore gross at the end of four days, it occupied the first spot in the list of highest grossing domestic opening weekend.{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-fires-400-crores-plus-opening-weekend-india-1070563|title=Box Office: Yash starrer KGF Chapter 2 Fires a 400 crores plus Opening weekend in India|date=18 April 2022|website=PINKVILLA|access-date=8 May 2022|archive-date=12 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512085432/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-fires-400-crores-plus-opening-weekend-india-1070563|url-status=live}} The Hindi version raked {{INRConvert|219.56|c}} at the box office on the fifth day of its release.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-chapter-2-hindi-crosses-rs-200-crore-in-india-shatters-records-1939133-2022-04-19|title=KGF: Chapter 2 Hindi crossed 200 crore in India, shatters records|work=India Today|date=19 April 2022|access-date=19 April 2022|archive-date=19 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419122554/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-chapter-2-hindi-crosses-rs-200-crore-in-india-shatters-records-1939133-2022-04-19|url-status=live}} On the fifth day of its release, the Tamil version raked in around 62 lakhs in Chennai alone surpassing the collections of the Tamil film Beast.{{cite web|url= https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-s-kgf-chapter-2-overtakes-thalapathy-vijay-s-beast-in-tamil-nadu-wait-what-1939187-2022-04-19|title= Yash's KGF Chapter 2 overtakes Thalapathy Vijay's Beast in Tamil Nadu. Wait, what?|date= 19 April 2022|access-date= 19 April 2022|archive-date= 19 April 2022|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220419194059/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-s-kgf-chapter-2-overtakes-thalapathy-vijay-s-beast-in-tamil-nadu-wait-what-1939187-2022-04-19|url-status= live}} The Hindi version managed to cross {{INRConvert|250|c}} in 7 days making it the fastest one to do so and broke the previous record held by Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (8 days).{{cite web |title=KGF Chapter 2 (Hindi) box office day 7: Yash's film is fastest movie in Hindi to cross ₹250 crore, beats Baahubali 2 |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-hindi-box-office-day-7-yash-s-film-is-fastest-movie-in-hindi-to-cross-250-crore-beats-baahubali-2-101650520725062-amp.html |website=Hindustan Times |date=21 April 2022 |access-date=21 April 2022 |archive-date=21 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421112110/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-hindi-box-office-day-7-yash-s-film-is-fastest-movie-in-hindi-to-cross-250-crore-beats-baahubali-2-101650520725062-amp.html |url-status=live }} The Hindi version collected {{INRConvert|322|c}} in 12 days and became the 10th entrant in the {{INR}}300 crore club in Hindi-language.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-estimate-day-12-jumps-30-sunday-collects-rs-24-crores-enter-rs-300-crore-club/|title=KGF – Chapter 2 Box Office Estimate Day 12: Jumps by 30% on Sunday; collects Rs. 24 crores to enter the Rs. 300 crore club|date=25 April 2022|website=Bollywood Hungama|access-date=25 April 2022|archive-date=25 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425053538/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-estimate-day-12-jumps-30-sunday-collects-rs-24-crores-enter-rs-300-crore-club/|url-status=live}} The film grossed {{INRConvert|806.1|c}} in India in 15 days run and become third highest-grossing film in India.{{cite web|date=30 April 2022|title=KGF Chapter 2 box office collection: Yash starrer zooms past Rs 1000 crore mark|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-yash-starrer-zooms-past-rs-1000-crore-mark-2949471|access-date=30 April 2022|website=DNA|archive-date=30 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430014821/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-yash-starrer-zooms-past-rs-1000-crore-mark-2949471|url-status=live}} The Hindi version earned {{INRConvert|353.06|c}} in 16 days and became the third highest grossing film in Hindi language.{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-yash-starrer-grosses-over-rs-1000-crs-worldwide-hindi-version-crosses-350-cr-mark-5083525.html|title=KGF Chapter 2 Box Office: Yash Starrer Grosses Over Rs. 1000 Crs Worldwide, Hindi Version Crosses 350 Cr Mark|date=30 April 2022|website=News18.com|access-date=30 April 2022|archive-date=30 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430124658/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-yash-starrer-grosses-over-rs-1000-crs-worldwide-hindi-version-crosses-350-cr-mark-5083525.html|url-status=live}} The film grossed ₹100 crores in Tamil Nadu, making it the first Kannada and the second non-Tamil film to do so.{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-2-box-office-collection-after-baahubali-2-yash-starrer-is-2nd-non-tamil-film-to-cross-rs-100cr-in-tamil-nadu-101651653734585.html|title=KGF 2 box office collection: After Baahubali 2, Yash-starrer is 2nd non-Tamil film to cross ₹100cr in Tamil Nadu|date=4 May 2022|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=6 May 2022|archive-date=6 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220506162913/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-2-box-office-collection-after-baahubali-2-yash-starrer-is-2nd-non-tamil-film-to-cross-rs-100cr-in-tamil-nadu-101651653734585.html|url-status=live}} With a collection of ₹105.70 crores in 26 days, it became the ninth highest grossing film in Tamil Nadu.{{cite web | url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/all-time-highest-grossing-films-tamil-nadu-vijay-starrer-beast-seventh-kgf-chapter-2-ninth-1085802 | title=Highest grossing films of all time in Tamil Nadu; Vijay starrer Beast Seventh, KGF Chapter 2 Ninth | date=10 May 2022 | access-date=13 May 2022 | archive-date=12 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512085359/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/all-time-highest-grossing-films-tamil-nadu-vijay-starrer-beast-seventh-kgf-chapter-2-ninth-1085802 | url-status=live }} With a gross collection of ₹ 22.06 crores, it became the second movie to cross the ₹20 crore mark in West Bengal.{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/did-you-know/after-bahubali-2-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-becomes-the-second-film-in-bengal-to-cross-20-crore-mark/articleshow/91484369.cms | title=After 'Bahubali 2', Yash starrer 'KGF: Chapter 2' becomes the second film in Bengal to cross 20-crore mark | newspaper=The Times of India | date=11 May 2022 | access-date=11 May 2022 | archive-date=5 April 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230405154446/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bengali/movies/did-you-know/after-bahubali-2-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-becomes-the-second-film-in-bengal-to-cross-20-crore-mark/articleshow/91484369.cms | url-status=live }} It became the first film to gross more than ₹10 crore in Odisha and the fastest to reach the ₹50 crore mark in Kerala.{{cite web | url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/as-kgf-chapter-2-crosses-1000-crore-here-are-all-the-major-box-office-records-broken-by-the-yashstarrer-101651326029625.html | title=As KGF Chapter 2 crosses ₹1000 crore, here are all the major box office records broken by the Yash-starrer | work=Hindustan Times | date=May 2022 | access-date=11 May 2022 | archive-date=11 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511164501/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/as-kgf-chapter-2-crosses-1000-crore-here-are-all-the-major-box-office-records-broken-by-the-yashstarrer-101651326029625.html | url-status=live }} In home territory Karnataka it has collected over {{INRConvert|175|c}} in just 25 days of its release.{{cite web | url=https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/yash-movie-kgf-chapter-2-becomes-first-kannada-film-to-be-screened-in-south-korea-332966-2022-05-10 | title=Yash movie 'KGF Chapter 2' becomes first Kannada film to be screened in South Korea | date=10 May 2022 | access-date=1 June 2022 | archive-date=26 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526212547/https://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/story/yash-movie-kgf-chapter-2-becomes-first-kannada-film-to-be-screened-in-south-korea-332966-2022-05-10 | url-status=live }} The Tamil version collected over {{INRConvert|105|c}} crore and become 9th highest grosser in Tamil Nadu.{{cite web| url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/all-time-highest-grossing-films-tamil-nadu-vijay-starrer-beast-seventh-kgf-chapter-2-ninth-1085802| title=Highest grossing films of all time in Tamil Nadu; Vijay starrer Beast Seventh, KGF Chapter 2 Ninth| website=Pinkvilla| date=31 July 2022| access-date=13 May 2022| archive-date=12 May 2022| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512085359/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/all-time-highest-grossing-films-tamil-nadu-vijay-starrer-beast-seventh-kgf-chapter-2-ninth-1085802| url-status=live}}

The Hindi version netted more than {{INRConvert|421.88|c}} breaking the record of Dangal (₹387.38 crore) and climbed to the second position behind Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (₹511 crore).{{cite web|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/movie-masti/box-office/kgf-2-collection-wordwide-day-32-after-yash-now-rakshit-shetty-threat-to-bollywood-as-777-charlie-trailer-is-out/articleshow/91597731.cms|title=KGF 2 की 1200 करोड़ क्‍लब में धमाकेदार एंट्री|date=17 May 2022|website=NavBharat Times|access-date=17 May 2022|archive-date=17 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517074205/https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/movie-masti/box-office/kgf-2-collection-wordwide-day-32-after-yash-now-rakshit-shetty-threat-to-bollywood-as-777-charlie-trailer-is-out/articleshow/91597731.cms|url-status=live}} With domestic collections of ₹1000 crores, the film became the second highest grossing film in India.{{cite web|date=18 May 2022|title=KGF Chapter 2's ₹1200 crore haul included ₹1000 crore made just from India, only Baahubali 2 has managed this befored|url=https://hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-s-rs-1200-crore-haul-included-rs-1000-crore-made-just-from-india-only-baahubali-2-has-managed-this-before-101652857049073.html|access-date=18 May 2022|website=Hindustan Times|archive-date=18 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518072335/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-s-rs-1200-crore-haul-included-rs-1000-crore-made-just-from-india-only-baahubali-2-has-managed-this-before-101652857049073.html|url-status=live}} The Hindi version managed to cross the net collection mark of {{INRConvert|400|c}} - making it the second movie to do so after Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-yash-starrer-s-hindi-version-earns-400-crore-second-hindi-film-ever-to-do-so-101651846148695.html|title=KGF Chapter 2 box office collection: Yash-starrer's Hindi version earns ₹400 crore; second 'Hindi film' ever to do so|date=8 May 2022|website=Hindustan Times|access-date=8 May 2022|archive-date=8 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220508175504/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-yash-starrer-s-hindi-version-earns-400-crore-second-hindi-film-ever-to-do-so-101651846148695.html|url-status=live}} The film recorded 5.05 crore footfalls at the Indian box office in 26 days.{{cite web | url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-exceeds-5-crores-footfalls-india-1086174 | title=Box Office: Yash starrer KGF Chapter 2 exceeds 5 crores footfalls in India | date=10 May 2022 | access-date=14 May 2022 | archive-date=12 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512190516/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/box-office-yash-starrer-kgf-chapter-2-exceeds-5-crores-footfalls-india-1086174 | url-status=live }} The film collected {{INRConvert|1000|c}} at the Indian box-office in 33 days and became the second highest-grossing film in India as well as the second Indian movie to gross ₹1000 crore at the domestic market.{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-s-rs-1200-crore-haul-included-rs-1000-crore-made-just-from-india-only-baahubali-2-has-managed-this-before-101652857049073.html|title=KGF Chapter 2's ₹1200 crore haul included ₹1000 crore made just from India, only Baahubali 2 has managed this before|website=Hindustan Times|date=18 May 2022|access-date=18 May 2022|archive-date=18 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220518170902/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-s-rs-1200-crore-haul-included-rs-1000-crore-made-just-from-india-only-baahubali-2-has-managed-this-before-101652857049073.html|url-status=live}} The gross domestic collection was reported to be ₹1008 crore.{{cite web | url=https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/indian-box-office-crosses-rs-4002-crore-between-jan-april-report/2546184/ | title=Indian box office crosses Rs 4,002 crore between Jan-April: Report | date=2 June 2022 | access-date=6 September 2022 | archive-date=25 December 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225085044/https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/indian-box-office-crosses-rs-4002-crore-between-jan-april-report/2546184/ | url-status=live }}

The film debuted at the North American box office by collected more than $1 million from the premiere shows. It collected $225,892 from 80 locations in Australia and a further $39,372 from 26 locations in New Zealand on the first day. In the opening weekend, it collected $26,225,842 from 510 screens, while the Hindi version collected $930,527 from 268 screens in the United States of America. In Canada, it collected $1,117,124 from 55 screens. It grossed {{GBPConvert|598|k}} in the United Kingdom from 182 screens. In other countries, it collected {{INRConvert|19.53|c}} in the opening weekend.{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-overseas-box-office-yash-starrer-rakes-big-moolah-overseas/|title=KGF – Chapter 2 Overseas Box Office: Yash starrer rakes in BIG moolah in overseas|website=Bollywood Hungama|date=19 April 2022|access-date=25 April 2022|archive-date=25 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220425073731/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/kgf-chapter-2-overseas-box-office-yash-starrer-rakes-big-moolah-overseas/|url-status=live}} It became the first Kannada film to be screened in South Korea{{cite web | url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-yash-prashanth-neel-film-inches-closer-to-rs-1200-crore-mark-2952141/amp | title=KGF Chapter 2 box office collection: Yash's film SMASHES records, inches closer to Rs 1,200 crore mark | access-date=11 May 2022 | archive-date=11 May 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220511170540/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-yash-prashanth-neel-film-inches-closer-to-rs-1200-crore-mark-2952141/amp | url-status=live }} and the longest running Kannada film in Canada.{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-day-40-yash-s-film-remains-unstoppable-breaks-records-in-canada-1953249-2022-05-24|title=KGF Chapter 2 box office collection Day 40: Yash's film remains unstoppable, breaks records in Canada|website=India Today|date=24 May 2022 |access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524044131/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-collection-day-40-yash-s-film-remains-unstoppable-breaks-records-in-canada-1953249-2022-05-24|url-status=live}} It was also the first film to release in multiple languages simultaneously in Canada.{{cite web |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/yash-kgf-chapter-2-makes-multiple-records-in-canada-drb-rcfwqh#image1 |title=Yash's KGF: Chapter 2 makes multiple records in Canada |publisher=Newsable.asianetnews.com |date= |access-date=2022-05-31 |archive-date=29 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220529053031/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/yash-kgf-chapter-2-makes-multiple-records-in-canada-drb-rcfwqh#image1 |url-status=live }} In November 2022, News 18 reported the worldwide gross theatrical collections to be ₹1500 crores.{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/from-brahmastra-to-ponniyin-selvan-1-know-the-highest-grossing-movies-in-2022-6361477.html | title=From Kantara to Ponniyin Selvan-1, Know the Highest Grossing Movies in 2022 | date=12 November 2022 | access-date=12 November 2022 | archive-date=11 November 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221111141709/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/from-brahmastra-to-ponniyin-selvan-1-know-the-highest-grossing-movies-in-2022-6361477.html | url-status=live }}

The film's post-credits scene showcased the final draft of KGF: Chapter 3, hinting at a sequel.{{cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-yash-s-kgf-chapter-2-will-there-be-part-3-the-post-credits-scene-suggests-so-1937342-2022-04-14|magazine=India Today|date=14 April 2022|title=After Yash's KGF Chapter 2, will there be part 3? The post-credits scene suggests so|author=K. Janani|access-date=14 April 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414073033/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-yash-s-kgf-chapter-2-will-there-be-part-3-the-post-credits-scene-suggests-so-1937342-2022-04-14|url-status=live}} In April 2022, Neel said: "If people love KGF: Chapter 2, we could think of continuing the franchise."{{cite web |date=14 April 2022 |title=Prashanth Neel on KGF 3: 'If people love it, we could continue the franchise' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/prashanth-neel-on-kgf-3-if-people-love-it-we-could-continue-the-franchise-101649917543497.html |website=Hindustan Times |archive-date=15 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220415074843/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/prashanth-neel-on-kgf-3-if-people-love-it-we-could-continue-the-franchise-101649917543497.html |url-status=live }} The same month, executive producer Karthik Gowda confirmed that a sequel was in development and pre-production had begun.{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/post-production-work-has-begun-executive-producer-karthik-gowda-confirms-kgf-3-5010925.html|title=Executive Producer Karthik Gowda Confirms KGF 3|date=19 April 2022|work=News18|access-date=22 April 2022|archive-date=22 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422132222/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/post-production-work-has-begun-executive-producer-karthik-gowda-confirms-kgf-3-5010925.html|url-status=live}} In an interview with Variety, Yash stated that he and Neel had conceptualised some scenes for the sequel.{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2022/film/news/yash-kgf-1235239996/|title=Yash Teases 'K.G.F 3,' Talks Global Reach of Indian Cinema: 'The world is our territory' (Exclusive)|first=Naman|last=Ramachandran|magazine=Variety|date=26 April 2022|access-date=26 April 2022|archive-date=26 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426181003/https://variety.com/2022/film/news/yash-kgf-1235239996/|url-status=live}}

In May 2022, producer Vijay Kiragandur stated they were planning to begin the sequel's production after October 2022, aiming for a 2024 release. "Going forward, we are going to create a Marvel kind of universe. We want to bring different characters from different movies and create something like Doctor Strange," Kiragandur added.{{cite web |date=2022-05-14 |title=KGF producer confirms KGF Chapter 3 shoot will begin this year, adds 'we are going to create a Marvel kind of universe' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-producer-confirms-kgf-chapter-3-shoot-will-begin-this-year-adds-we-are-going-to-create-a-marvel-kind-of-universe-101652495602468.html |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=14 May 2022 |archive-date=14 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514081929/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-producer-confirms-kgf-chapter-3-shoot-will-begin-this-year-adds-we-are-going-to-create-a-marvel-kind-of-universe-101652495602468.html |url-status=live }} However, executive producer Karthik Gowda called it a speculation, tweeting: "Hombale Films will not be starting KGF 3 anytime soon."{{cite web |date=2022-05-14 |title=Executive producer Karthik Gowda debunks rumours of KGF 3 'starting anytime soon' |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/executive-producer-karthik-gowda-debunks-rumours-kgf-3-starting-anytime-soon-1093088 |website=Pinkvilla |archive-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523091330/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/executive-producer-karthik-gowda-debunks-rumours-kgf-3-starting-anytime-soon-1093088 |url-status=live }} In June 2022, Neel asserted the possibility of Chapter 3, stating: "We just want to take a big break and we will definitely come back to make that."{{cite web |date=2022-06-24 |title=KGF director Prashanth Neel: 'Definitely a possibility of KGF Chapter 3, that also comes out of compulsion' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-director-prashanth-neel-definitely-a-possibility-of-kgf-chapter-3-101656034710947.html |website=Hindustan Times |language= |archive-date=26 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626072506/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-director-prashanth-neel-definitely-a-possibility-of-kgf-chapter-3-101656034710947.html |url-status=live }} In October 2024, Yash confirmed that KGF 3 is in the works, stating that he and director Prasanth Neel are actively discussing the project.{{Cite web |title='KGF 3 Will Happen For Sure, I Promise': Actor Yash |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/kgf-3-will-happen-for-sure-i-promise-actor-yash-9097546.html |access-date=2025-02-06 |website=News18 |language=en}}

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