''Kempegowda 2'' is a 2019 Kannada action film directed by Shankar Gowda. The film stars
Komal Kumar
Komal Kumar (born 4 July 1973), known mononymously as Komal, is an Indian actor and film producer known for his work in Kannada cinema. He made his acting debut with ''Super Nan Maga'' in 1992. Since his debut, Komal has acted in over 100 films ...
and Rakshika Sharma in lead roles alongside
Sreeshanth and
Yogesh in supporting roles. The film was produced by A. Vinodh under Panchamukhi Hanuman Cine Productions. The film's soundtrack was composed by
Varun Unni. Despite the title, the film is not a sequel to the 2011 film of
same name and is a namesake sequel. The film was dubbed in
Telugu as ''Yamadheera'' in 2024.
Cast
Production
The film featured Komal Kumar in a serious role of a cop, for the first time completely different from comedic roles which he was known for. He agreed to do this role as 'he was getting tired of being typecast as a comedian' and had to lose weight around 23 kilos to look the part. The film marked the acting debut of
Sreesanth in
Kannada film industry
Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood, or Chandanavana, is the segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Kannada language widely spoken in the state of Karnataka. Kannada cinema is based ...
.
Music
The original songs and
background score
A film score is original music written specifically to accompany a film. The score comprises a number of orchestral, instrumental, or choral pieces called cues, which are timed to begin and end at specific points during the film in order to ...
of the film were composed by Varun Unni.
*"Usire" - Varun Unni,
Supriya Lohith
Supriya Lohith aka Supriyaa Ram is a playback singer who has sung for Kannada language, Kannada films. who got basic training in carnatic music from Vidwan Munivenkatappa. she recorded her first song in 2007. She has over 500 films songs to her ...
*"Kempe Gowda" - Patla Sathish Shetty, Zia Ul Haq
Reception
''Times of India'' wrote "While the story is inspiring, the edit could have helped land the final punch more adequately. If you are a fan of cop-oriented action dramas, Kempegowda 2 might just be your cup of tea". ''Bangalore Mirror'' wrote "What is not good is the slow-paced narrative. It would not feel slow if the thrills and twists were more pronounced. The film tries to take itself seriously This was unnecessary as in any such film, it is entertainment that should take precedence. Despite this flaw, Kempegowda 2 is a good watch".
References
External links
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2019 films
Indian action films
2010s Kannada-language films
2010s Indian films
2019 action films