K.G.F: Chapter 1 Review (2018) — 80% Celluloid Score
Directed by Prashanth Neel · 2018 ·
K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) earns a 80% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- Prime Video
Where to watch K.G.F: Chapter 1 by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | Prime Video |
| Indonesia | Prime Video |
| Japan | Prime Video, Hulu |
| Malaysia | Prime Video |
| Nigeria | Prime Video |
| Pakistan | Prime Video |
| Philippines | Prime Video |
| South Africa | Prime Video |
| South Korea | Prime Video, Wavve, TVING |
| Thailand | Prime Video |
| United Arab Emirates | Prime Video |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | Prime Video |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (85%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (74/100).
- IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
- Celluloid Score 80% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded action, thriller, adventure, crime pick
- Epic-length viewers who want a big-screen experience
Not ideal for
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Is K.G.F: Chapter 1 worth watching?
Yes — K.G.F: Chapter 1 earns a 80% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
Prashanth Neel’s Kannada mining-empire origin story launched Yash as a pan-Indian action icon.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
What is K.G.F: Chapter 1 about?
A period drama set in the 1970s, KGF follows the story of a fierce rebel who rises against the brutal oppression in Kolar Gold Fields and becomes the symbol of hope to legions of downtrodden people.
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Critic Reviews
K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) Review
★★★★☆
Prashanth Neel's K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) remains a defining Action landmark from India, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.
Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.
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