KGF: Chapter 1 airs illegally on TV, makers to sue local Telugu channel

KGF: Chapter 1's creative producer Karthik Gowda said that the team will file complaint against a local Telugu channel illegally airing the flick.

Chennai: After a Telugu channel has illegally aired Yash's KGF: Chapter 1, creative executive producer Karthik Gowda took to Twitter to express his anger over the telecast of the film and said that the team is planning to file a legal suit against the channel.

He posted a screenshot clicked during the telecast and wrote, "A telugu local channel named #Every^ is playing KGF film illegally. We will move legally against them and sue for their actions. While the satellite deal is on talks and almost finalized, a cable channel does this. We have ample proof woth screen shots, videos of the same (sic)."

As the post grabbed many eyes, fans extended their support to the makers and said that local channels have been airing the film for a while now.

The responses took Karthik to surprise, said that the makers would take necessary action against the channels.

Director Prashanth Neel's KGF: Chapter 1, which released in 2018 was one of the biggest blockbusters of the year. Kannada actor Yash received international recognition and bagged several accolades for his impeccable performance.

The shooting of its sequel KGF: Chapter 2 has been going on for about a year. The second part will have important roles played by Raveena Tandon and Sanjay Dutt. While the former will essay the role of Ramika Sen, the latter will be seen as the antagonist Adheera.