Watch this page Edit K.G.F: Chapter 1 is a 2018 Indian Kannada -language period action film [7] [8] written and directed by Prashanth Neel , and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner Hombale films. It is the first instalment in the two-part series, followed by K.G.F: Chapter 2 . The film centres around Raja Krishnappa Bairya "Rocky", born into poverty, who arrives in Bombay (now Mumbai) in the 1960s, on a quest for power and wealth as desired by his dying mother. Involved with the gold mafia there, he is recruited to kill Garuda, the oppressive heir-in-waiting, in Kolar Gold Fields . Yash stars as Rocky, while Ramachandra Raju features as Garuda. Anant Nag narrates the film while also playing a supporting role alongside Srinidhi Shetty , Vasishta N. Simha , Ayyappa P. Sharma and Harish Rai. K.G.F: Chapter 1 Theatrical release poster Directed by Prashanth Neel ...