KGF is one of the most famous South-Indian action films. It gained popularity after the first part was released. And ever since it has made a place in people’s hearts with its story and picturization. It is directed by ‘Ugramm’ and ‘Agastya’ director, Prashanth Neel. Despite being only a few movies old he has made his mark in the industry with KGF.
Are you still not over the KGF fever yet? I have got you as I’ll be listing some movies similar to KGF that you can binge now.
The concept of KGF is both realistic and heartbreaking and that’s what reached the audiences. Apart from the concepts of slavery and torture, KGF also offers a fantastic visual treat. Prashanth Neel outdone himself in terms of the direction and also props to the post-production teams. So, after such a smashing first movie, KGF 2 is back in theatres. KGF Chapter 2 was recently released on April 14, 2022.
Although this movie stands out, there are still many movies similar to KGF. So, in this article, I’ll be going through the top 10 movies similar to KGF, me.
What is KGF about?
KGF stands for Kolar Gold Fields which are illegal gold mines run by Mafias of the city. The story of KGF is believed to be based on true events. So, it is about power shifts and slavery and torture of the poor, and much more. Our hero and the Massiah for the poor, Rocky started on a different quest. However, when he witnesses some of the brutality himself he decided to for the oppressed instead. On his mission to kill a mafia and secure his position, he accidentally becomes a savior of the poor.
Top 10 Movies Similar to KGF
The story of KGF is gripping, edgy, and grotesque but it is also hopeful in some ways. Hands down one of the best movies of this era and a must-watch. But there have been many such movies with the hero coming to power or addressing a social issue. And I have listed some of them. Here are the top 10 movies similar to KGF.
10. Wanted
Salman Khan’s Wanted which was released in 2009 is similar to KGF in a lot of ways. Firstly, the social issue that it tackles, sexual assault and kidnapping. And secondly, it is also about a hero playing an underdog and fighting all the bad guys. Radhe first appears to be on the other side of the road until he is revealed to be an officer in disguise.
Rocky promises his mother that he’ll make a mark on himself. And Radhe also promises his father that he’ll take down every bad guy on the earth. Also, both the heroes are undercover for half of the movie. So, even though wanted is not as picturesque as KGF, they are still quite similar.
9. Ghajini
Another one of the OG movies, starring Amir Khan which released in 2008. Ghajini is not as dark as KGF in the first half. But soon enough our sweet romantic hero turns into a maniac with short-term memory loss. Similar to KGF the story of revenge continues in this movie.
Another common ground is the social issue it tackles. Asin’s character Kalpana accidentally discovers a human trafficking racket run by a businessman. And is brutally murdered so that the secret stays hidden. Similar to how slaves at the goldfields are slaughtered in KGF. So, believe it or not, Ghajini and KGF are pretty similar.
8. Saaho
Another story about crime lord and gangster world. It is an action-packed and the edge of the seat thrilling movie. Similar to KGF it deals with a powerful underworld gangster group. And the one-man army that takes them down.
Saaho again is a battle of power just like how power exploits the less powerful in KGF. It also stars south-India superstar Prabhaas in the lead role alongside Shraddha Kapoor.
7. Raees
Shah Ruk Khan’s action film released in 2017 also has some similarities to KGF. Raees is about a young boy who learns at a fragile age that money is everything. And sticking by his mother’s philosophy he involves in the illegal alcohol trade. Also in KGF, Rocky learns pretty soon, the importance of power and money. After seeing his poor widow mother struggle, he makes power and money his mission.
However, Raees gives the message that no crime will go unpunished even if the hero is doing it. So Raees becomes a victim of his actions and dies. On the other hand, Rocky chooses the right thing and becomes a Massiah.
6. Gunday
Remember the flop show that was this Ranveer Singh and Arjun Kapoor starrer movie? Even though the delivery of the storyline was not perfect, it still tackle some grave issues. It sheds light on the lives of Bangladeshi refugees after their war of independence.
The heroes, Bikram and Bala are refugees and just like Rocky tries everything to get to a position of power. But then again, unlike Rocky, they go down the wrong path which ends up killing them. You could say that the powerplay in this movie is similar to that of KGF.
5. Guru
Another great OG Bollywood movie on the list. Guru starring Abhishek Bacchan and Aishwariya Rai in lead roles is a story about an ambitious man. A fearless ambitious man much like Rocky, who can also do anything to achieve his dreams.
The decent-looking man turns grey as he corrupts himself with illegal businesses. Since he wanted his dreams fulfilled one way or another, he does not mind being dishonest. However, this movie is not as action-packed and conceptual as KGF. I put this on the list because I found the character traits of Guru and Rocky pretty similar.
4. Manikarnika
She is the first Queen of Indian History who refused to bow down against the British Raj. Similar to Rocky in KGF, she also became a Massiah and a beam of light for women as well as her kingdom
This movie is action-packed and picturesque just like KGF. It is although a period drama but the theme of impression and fighting back against it remains true. One of the most outstanding woman-centric period dramas in the history of Bollywood cinema. So, it rightfully deserved the mention.
3. Bahubali
Rajamouli’s epic period drama took the world by storm. So, there was no doubt about it being on the top 3 of this list. Bahubali sheds light on multiple issues, like misuse of power, harassment of women, and murder. And all of these themes are recurrent in KGF as well.
It is so poetic to think about two different people in the position of power who got two different fates. On one hand, Bahubali’s brother Bhallaldev misuses his power and forces himself on Devsena. And on the other Bahubali becomes a just ruler. The former is killed by fire and later becomes the King, now that’s poetic justice.
Also in terms of action, drama and beautiful cinematography Bahubali and KGF are pretty close to each other.
2. RRR
Yet another story about powerplay and politics. Similar to KGF, this movie shows the struggles of the colonized people. RRR is about two friends who are revolutionaries and fight together against the British Rule. This movie stars big names like N.T Rama Rao Jr., Ram Charan, and Alia Bhatt. It was released pretty recently and the buzz it created was insane.
Apart from the powerplay, action, and drama as well as the picturization in on point for both the films. Plus it is another masterpiece from the South-India which is surpassing Bollywood right now. If you have watched KGF, don’t miss out on RRR. It’s a must-watch.
1. Pushpa
Everything about this movie is pure gold! From the acting and music to the action and storyline, this movie was a total rager this year.
Pushpa is a struggle story of a laborer who rises to power. Does it sound familiar? Although KGF tackles real social issues and the message of both the movies is the same. The power is where the game lies! The major difference between the two is that Rocky starts on the wrong path but Pushpa grows more into it.
Apart from the storyline and picturization, the amazing acting done by Allu Arjun as well as Naveen Gowda is par excellence. So this movie had to be on top of the list.
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