Kannada star Yash and Srinidhi Shetty starrer KGF made a roaring success at the box-office collection and made its way straight to the audience’s hearts. The film was critically acclaimed by critics and fans alike. Now, stirring more anticipation among the fans, the makers have kick-started shooting for the second instalment of the film. KGF Chapter 2 was launched today morning with a customary pooja at Panchamukhi Ganapathi Temple and Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple in Bengaluru. The cast and members of the film were spotted seeking blessings ahead of the shoot for the film. While the full-fledged shooting of the Prashanth Neel directorial will begin from April, the mahurat shot was taken today. Did Farhan Akhtar and Yash Hint About KGF Chapter 2 Going on Floors? Check Out the Happy Picture of Actor-Producer Duo to Decide Yourself.

KGF star Yash announced the movie launch on his Twitter handle. He wrote, "And it begins.. After KGF 1 being loved by u all, CHAPTER 2 is all set to create double the Dhamaka!! Need your love and blessings as always 😊"

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The pictures from the launch have stormed the internet and the buzz has created a whirlwind across the social media platforms. The team is also expected to make a big announcement of the new star cast soon. Many media reports suggested that Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been offered a role in the second instalment of the KGF franchise. However, the team is yet to make an official statement. Fans of the Kannada superstar are going gaga over the exciting piece of information and cannot keep calm to know what’s more in the store for them. No Cold Shoulders Please! Farhan Akhtar's Ex-Wife, Adhuna Bhabani and Current Girlfriend, Shibani Dandekar Seem to Share a Cordial Bond - Watch Video.

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The producer of KGF Hindi version, Farhan Akhtar, had earlier shared a picture of himself with the film protagonist Yash and wrote, “Celebrating the love you all have shown KGF with the rocking @thenameisyash .. here’s looking forward to Chapter 2.”

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KGF Chapter 1 was released on December 21 last year. The action movie, which starred Yash and Srinidhi in the lead, has been directed by Prashanth Neel and was dubbed in four other languages. What took everyone by surprise was the fact that KGF did exceedingly well not only in Kannada but in all other languages as well - Hindi, Tamil, Telugu or Malayalam. The movie was released in 2,460 screens in India and became the first Kannada film to witness such huge release.

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