We actually get to see as many as 4 people who are after Rocky
They are enemies or your instinct bring out the best in you
so there was one dialogue in chapter one
"Rocky is like a fire and the enemies are petrol,
the more you add fuel more the fire intensifies
so that's actually chapter 2 you can see
I don't know but I can promise them we'll
try and make it quicker, faster, this time the covid thing
made a difference, we all were prepared to finish it soon.
You need a director who can handle or
you need a story that will justify everybody's this thing
If that happens why not.
Are you a part Salar in a special dance number?
This question is from Vijay
I don't know where this started from actually but
No, I'm not a part of Salar.
From the beginning I've been involved in the script process I like that
dimension of cinema, writing or
every aspect of cinema is something which I enjoy so
I've been part of Script also or this thing, it doesn't mean that
they can give credit to me.
Hi guys this is Himesh and welcome to Pinkvilla.
Today we have with us the team of one of the most anticipated
films of the year KGF2.
Welcome to Pinkvilla guys it's lovely having you here firstly
Thank you.
And congratulations on all the records that trailer is creating
in the digital world first of all
thank you
My first question is to Yash.
Yash you know this is actually an underdog story if you look at it
in real life do you prefer being an underdog?
yeah always.
especially you know people always want the underdog to win
yeah
including me in the football also in the world cup if you see
when that Croatia, right? Croatia came I don't know for some reason
everybody wanted them to win in spite of
having the most talented players in other team
I don't know that's I think human psychology it's always
nice to be uh
people will watch for you so...
Yeah.
And Raveena ma'am what was the reference point
for your character like because you know it seems very powerful
with all those heroic lines in there so,
So you know as far as I know of how this film has been
made, I think it's Prasanth's vision, how he sees each character
there is no reference point
there is no oh try and be that thing, that person
it isn't that way, it is his vision which he brings out originally
amongst I think all of us. Of course, Yash has been a great
I'll Let out a little secret, he's also written quite a few
of the dialogues in the film and which has been so it's been
teamwork actually, if you see.
So, it is what Prasanth tells you and the level that
he wants you to take your performance at is what we
try to deliver as actors probably, I hope we lived up to
his expectations and to everyone's expectations as well
who'll watch the film
And Srinidhi how does it feel to get this national fame in
such early days of your career like
what are the reactions were like for you?
Well I say this every time I'm truly blessed and lucky to
have this movie in the beginning of my career
coming in 5 languages so yeah I'm very happy
Part 2 is something that I'm really really looking forward
A long wait so another nine days I cannot wait
as an audience and also for Srinidhi, I cannot wait for the KGF2
And Yash You know this is a relatively long question, at the
trailer launch you said that we should burn all the woods and
you know this should be the Indian Film Industry and with
Kgf and now chapter 2 you are appealing to the Indian audience as such
going forward as an actor what will your approach to
script selection be like is it always going to be scripts that
appeal to the Indian audience or would you be taking calls
based on the subject based on...
you know there are times when scripts organically appeal to
the national and there are times when you have to create them
So how are you planning to approach that?
As an actor
Ultimately, what is the story you want to tell if a story is a
a story which everybody wants to listen becomes an
a universal story and there are lot of other aspects to it,
how do you present it?
How different it is or how relatable it is?
There are so many dimensions to it so I can't be able to
answer it in one question but I think all of us are figuring out
or trying, but the whole idea is to reach to as many people
as possible and entertain as many audiences as possible
And Raveena ma'am you and Sanju Sir both have a terrific
comic timing but if you look at your filmography,
maximum films that you've done are actually intense and dramatic
Do you plan to do a comedy with him?
Well, we are doing a comedy together uh... So
You'll hear about that next time when I come to the interview for that
Okay.
but something is brewing basically?
Yes,
Srinidhi you worked with Yash in KGF 1 & 2
You're working with Vikram sir in Cobra,
how is it to work with these huge superstars in these 2 films
And what are the learnings for you when you're working with them?
It's truly a blessing again because here Yash and also
in part 2 we've such super amazing talented legends
acting in our movie as you said, Vikram sir another movie
All I do right now is observe them and absorb as much as possible
because it's a treat to watch them act so I learn a lot of things
I see how they act, how they
how they- you know on-screen, off-screen
They're so dedicated focused like I can say he's so focused
when it comes to being on set, because he's already an established star
he knows what to do, he knows his game, but still he'll be like
you know, so dedicated and speaking about his character
trying to be perfect, trying to improvise it as many times as possible and all of it
So yeah it's a great learning watching them act.
Yash when KGF 1 was made there was a vision that we have to
breach the regional barriers and now with part 2 the vision is
I think to take things to the next level.
I think when KGF 1 became a huge success what was
the change in your vision for this 2nd chapter, yours and Prasanth's
You know the story is same, it remained same, yeah
But in terms of scale probably people gave the strength for
us to go a little more extra this thing,
yeah
and I think we had decided one thing we will tell the story
in the best possible way
I don't see much changes in that angle but yeah
people are excited so we know that
we are playing for the gallery now and that has
Back of our head, that thing was there but we haven't
changed anything for that, it's just that we have got more budget
more this thing so we have enhanced the visuals and a lot of
things have easier compared to chapter 1
And what is according to you the biggest USP of Rocky?
He's...
witty, quirky, he's...
his attitude towards life and also he's very focused
he's got a mission and he's just going after the mission and
he doesn't care what other obstacles he has to face and that
itself is a...
the beauty of that character.
Part 2 is all about Rocky versus so many forces against him
we actually get to see as many as 4 people who are after Rocky
Your enemies or your this thing bring out the best in you
there was one dialogue in chapter 1
Rocky is like a fire and enemies are like petrol
the more you add fuel more the fire intensifies
So that's actually chapter 2 you can see
because of the strong characters strong personalities trying to
trouble Rocky so he has to be stronger, wilder and he should be mad
Correct.
And you are one of the people in the film who's actually
troubling Rocky. [Laughter]
How did you react when this role came your way?
Because you know it is actually a-
a clash of egos, he's the ego you are the alter ego
we can say it that way-
It was very interesting because after they came to me and
I think KGF 1 was being made and there was a part to be played
So I said listen I want to watch this unfold you know and
Then let's see how this whole thing builds up in KGF2 and
I think it was so interesting to even watch KGF 1 unfold
in front of you on the screen, you know that was when it just
hit you and it was like wow and I was like there's no two ways
I'm not going to be a part of this, so this was just amazing
to be with everyone here
I think Raveena ma'am you have to leave so
thank you so much for being here
thank you
And we'll chat up soon again
yes after the release
Thank you.
And Yash I know you won't tell much about your next film
because you you prefer to make it a big announcement but
by when can we expect you to announce a film, I mean
have you decided on what you have to do next or-
We're working on a script so it will take a little more time I guess
we will tell you very soon
And what's happening for you after KGF, there is Cobra and
Since I've waited for quite some time now and I'm really
Want these movies to release, that's KGF chapter 2 and Cobra
So for now, there's nothing that I've signed or as such
I want these to release and probably let's see
what opportunities come my way.
And Yash will the KGF story get a closure in chapter two or
is there a scope of chapter 3 as well?
Wait till April 14th. Okay
Because you know there has been another franchise
Baahubali, which was released and followed a similar
trajectory to KGF and they've done so much with the characters
there have been comics and spin-offs-
That my director will be able to tell you
Of course he's got a lot of ideas
Yeah.
And people love the world of KGF I think
there will be other possibilities but as a cinema yes right now
this is where we're gonna-
I don't want to reveal it to anything else
And now we have a quick section which is a
let's say it's a rapid-fire but the questions are given by fans of
both of you, we asked them on Twitter and here are some questions.
The first one is from Ram, ask them when are they releasing
the remaining songs when can we expect the second single of KGF?
We will but these songs are situational songs so we believe it's
better with the movie with the visuals if they see
but I think we'll be releasing one more song soon.
Okay.
The 2nd one is from Deepak.
Who according to the two of you is the real hero of KGF,
the story or the character?
It's always the story but it's a character-driven story.
Okay.
So you decide, which one?
It's a good thing, it's left to your perspective actually
But obviously, the captain of the ship is very important
The one who created the whole KGF world, Prasanth
But like he said it's a character-driven story yeah,
Okay that's actually a very interesting perspective
The next one is from John, how will the movie be?
will it revolve around Yash or is it shown parallelly like in
the first part where multiple stories are going around?
Of course, there are too many characters, too many
things happening in the film and that is my director's speciality
The way he brings in a lot of tracks together yet they will
send away the same message or what direction or
where he wants to lead the story that is his strength and
I think i love that part of him where he presents that
intercuts so I think that's his strength you can enjoy such
fantastic intercuts in this as well
The next one is from Saurabh,
Srinidhi has been presented in the trailer and song as a
worried lady, could she tell us more about her role in the film?
My director has shown me as an-
what is it called what do they call?
Angry lady in part 1 and here it's worried lady so far
because of the teaser and trailer but all I can say
I'm allowed to say only this much that she does have a very
important role in the plot you know she travels throughout the plot
She has a very pivotal role to play in everybody's life in the movie
that we'll have to wait and watch another nine days
Next one is from Subham, Yash you've told multiple times
that you love Shah Rukh Khan, can we see you work with
Shah Rukh Khan ever?
For sure if something interesting comes up and
If it is something which we think that it will entertain people why not
The next one's from Vijay Chaudhary, you've taken almost
5 years to complete the KGF franchise as fans we want to
see you do more movies, can we expect you to so more films from now on?
I don't know but I can promise them we'll try and make it
quicker, faster, this time the covid thing made a difference
we were all prepared to finish it soon but we all worked really
hard to bring it soon, since it's a franchise and I know people are waiting but
nothing is in our control, nature.
Our first date was October 23rd 2020 in fact,
yeah.
the release date
kept on pushing them.
Last two questions, okay this one is interesting
One is from Raja Krinappa for Yash I truly believe in I dreamt of
Kiccha Sudeep and Darshan having Tweeted about KGF2 trailer and
craze across India please ask if we can see a collaboration of
the biggest superstars like Yash, Sudeep and Darshan like RRR in Kannada cinema?
Yeah, you need a director who can handle or a story which
will justify everybody's this thing, if that happens then why not
And last one for Srinidhi, are you a part of Salaar in a special dance number?
This question is from Vijay.
I don't know where this started from actually but
No I'm not a part of Salaar.
And last one, think big is the name of the account
For Yash- there's a report that Yash himself is writing a script
Is that true?
No.
See that was my director's
what do you call?
We all sit together and work and from the beginning I've been
involved in script process.
I like that dimension of cinema, writing or...
every aspect of cinema is something which I enjoy so
I've been part of the script also or this thing, it doesn't mean that
they can give credit to me, I get the biggest credit for being
an actor so there are so many others who have really worked
hard for the film so it's there this thing yeah like
here and there we would have contributed.
Perfect, it was lovely talking to you and before signing off
is there any last words from the two of you on KGF2 for the viewers
So yeah to all the viewers who are watching this
First of all we are very very grateful that you loved our movie
trailer teaser song we all cannot wait for you to witness KGF2
on April 14th I think you are in for an amazing ride in the world of KGF.
We really are aware of your expectations or the kind of success
you gave us has cautioned us very well that what we are and
we have to deliver and I think we have put in our heart and soul
This will entertain and in theatres I'm telling you
I promise what my technicians have created,
it will blow your mind it's beyond the story, beyond the performances
just the direction, the editing , the music background score or
other art department work actions I think a lot to expect
that cinematic experience what you really crave for
you'll get it in abundance.
Perfect thank you so much guys and wish you all the best
for the release.
Thank you.