1 March, 2015
Mumbai – Juhu, Krishna Villa
Krishna sat quietly in his room, eyes closed, lost in meditation.
A soft sound broke the silence.
The door opened.
Shraddha entered silently and sat beside him, copying his posture. She closed her eyes and joined him in meditation.
Moments later, Manoj and Maya entered the room.
They stopped at the door.
Seeing Krishna and Shraddha sitting together in calm silence, they didn't say anything—just exchanged a knowing smile.
Shraddha slowly opened her eyes.
She noticed Manoj and Maya watching them.
She smiled… then immediately felt embarrassed.
Krishna opened his eyes too, understanding the situation, but said nothing.
Manoj smirked.
"So… Krishna and Shraddha," he teased,
"is this meditation session part of your new dating plan?"
Maya nodded, clearly enjoying the moment.
Shraddha tried to say something, but the awkward feeling became too much.
Krishna calmly said,
"It's my idea. Meditation helps actors feel emotions more realistically."
Manoj nodded seriously.
"Hmm… boring guy."
"Very boring," Maya added.
"Extremely boring," Shraddha said at the same time.
All three laughed.
Hall Room
The four of them sat together comfortably.
Krishna asked,
"So Manoj, how's the pre-production going?"
"It's completed today," Manoj replied.
"We'll start shooting next week. Both of you ready?"
Krishna and Shraddha nodded together.
Shraddha hesitated, then asked softly,
"Krishna… this movie is pan-India again, right?"
Krishna shook his head.
"No. K.G.F is pan-Asia."
Shraddha's expression changed—a mix of excitement and tension.
Krishna noticed immediately.
"Don't worry. I'm with you.
Nothing bad will happen, okay?"
Shraddha nodded, reassured.
"Okay."
They continued talking about other things.
Night – Main Hall
Krishna and Shraddha were playing games together.
Shraddha frowned.
"Krishna, you cheated again! You won!"
Krishna laughed.
"Oh come on. Where did I cheat?
You just need more skill."
Shraddha crossed her arms playfully.
"Okay. I'll ask you one question.
You must answer honestly."
Krishna smiled.
"Okay, baby."
Shraddha looked at him seriously.
"Who was your first girlfriend?"
Krishna answered without hesitation.
"You."
Shraddha laughed.
"That's not true. How can it be me?
You must have had someone in the past."
Krishna shook his head.
"No. Ask Manoj if you want.
I've never been in a relationship before."
They sat closer, holding hands, looking at the moon through the window.
Shraddha spoke softly.
"Krishna…"
"Hmm?"
"You know many actresses want to be close to you.
Some use relationships just to increase their face value.
Later they turn everything negative and move on."
Krishna listened carefully.
"I know," he said calmly.
"But there won't be anyone else in my future."
He looked at her.
"Only you."
Shraddha smiled.
"Good."
They continued sitting there
hands intertwined,
watching the huge moon in the night sky,
talking about small, meaningless things that felt perfect in that moment.
One Week Later
KGF – Shooting Begins
The first day of shooting began.
Prashanth Neel and Krishna stood together, discussing the scale of the film.
Krishna spoke calmly but with absolute confidence.
"Neel, since the music is already planned for the main languages, we'll focus fully on the action and visual scale.
We'll shoot intense fight scenes, and I've hired an action director from China.
My company will handle the VFX for the crucial sequences.
Tell me honestly—how much budget you need.
This project must become the best action film ever made."
Neel nodded, slightly overwhelmed but deeply grateful.
"Okay, Krishna. I'll give my best.
This is the biggest project of my life."
Neel knew Krishna wasn't just an actor—he was the backbone of this film.
Mother Scene
During the shoot, a mother-related scene came up.
As the camera rolled, Krishna's expressions changed.
Tears filled his eyes—real tears.
The set went silent.
Shraddha noticed immediately and moved closer.
She gently hugged him, offering comfort.
Krishna had never experienced a mother's love
not in this life,
not in his past life either.
That emptiness surfaced uncontrollably.
Krishna stepped aside and said softly,
"Neel, finish the other scenes.
I need some time."
Neel nodded respectfully.
"Okay, sir."
He understood
Krishna wanted perfection,
but this pain came from a place deeper than acting.
Departure
Krishna said goodbye to Shraddha and quietly left the set.
Shraddha turned to Manoj, worried.
"Where did Krishna go?
I'm feeling anxious."
Manoj replied calmly,
"Don't worry. Relax.
He went home… to his orphanage."
Shraddha nodded, relieved.
"Okay."
Krishna Orphanage
Krishna arrived at the orphanage.
Children were laughing, running around, wearing clean clothes, playing freely in a safe, happy environment.
There was a playground, open space, and warmth everywhere.
Seeing this, Krishna smiled peacefully.
After his success, he had supported the orphanage many times.
Because of that support, many children without homes now lived here safely.
Families often visited, wanting to adopt children from Krishna's orphanage.
Inside the building, Shanti aunty smiled at him.
"Krishna beta, you can remove your mask.
Not many people are here."
Krishna nodded.
"Okay, aunty."
Healing
Krishna spent one full week at the orphanage.
He ate with the children.
Played with them.
Listened to their stories.
Laughed freely.
That place grounded him again.
Before leaving, he hugged the children and said goodbye.
Only then did he return to the shoot—
stronger, calmer, ready.
Manoj, Maya, and Shraddha were relieved and happy to see him back.
The shooting resumed at massive KGF sets.
Neel spoke excitedly,
"Sir, we've created an entire satellite setup for this scene.
It's crucial for both chapters of the film."
Krishna nodded.
"Yes, Neel.
The darker the story becomes, the better you handle it.
That's your strength."
The shoot continued relentlessly.
Scene after scene.
Action after action.
Krishna demanded perfection.
Because of that, the shooting lasted six long months.
Post-Production Begins
Finally, shooting wrapped.
Krishna, Manoj, and Neel moved into post-production.
Shraddha also joined them—curious, excited, and emotionally invested.
She wanted to see how this massive film was being shaped.
The journey of K.G.F had entered its most crucial phase.
KGF: Chapter 1 — The Storm Before
Release
Poster Reveal
After post-production entered its final stage, Krishna officially revealed the first posters of K.G.F: Chapter 1.
The posters featured:
Krishna as Rocky
Shraddha
Other key supporting actors
Within minutes, the internet exploded.
Fans flooded social media with praise.
Public & Media Reactions
"Krishna's new movie K.G.F: Chapter 1 poster and title are out.
Fans can't wait—this film is set for a Pan-Asia release."
"December just got dangerous.
Krishna is coming again."
"Bollywood ready to shake—Krishna returns with K.G.F."
The response was overwhelmingly positive.
Industry Reactions
Shah Rukh Khan — Media Interaction
A reporter asked:
"Shah Rukh sir, your film Dilwale with Kajol is releasing this December.
Krishna's K.G.F is also coming.
Is this a face-off?"
Shah Rukh smiled confidently and replied:
"I've said this before, and I'll say it again—
Bollywood has only one last superstar.
That's me."
His film Dilwale starred Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan, and Kriti Sanon.
Ranveer Singh & Deepika Padukone — Bajirao Mastani Promotions
Ranveer and Deepika were busy promoting Bajirao Mastani when reporters cornered them.
A journalist asked:
"Ranveer, Krishna's K.G.F is releasing in December,
and Bajirao Mastani is also coming the same month.
Whenever Krishna releases a film, theatres prioritize his movie.
Do you see this as a clash?"
Ranveer hesitated.
Deepika subtly signaled him to stay cautious.
After a pause, Ranveer finally said:
"Yes, Krishna's movie is releasing in December,
so it is technically a face-off.
But I don't have any problem.
Krishna is a good actor—and so am I.
In the end, audiences follow story and word of mouth.
I have full confidence in Sanjay Leela Bhansali sir."
The interview ended.
Social Media Explosion
That same day, social media erupted.
But the reaction wasn't favorable—for Ranveer or Shah Rukh.
Public Backlash
"Ranveer comparing himself to Krishna?
He's not even close."
"Shah Rukh Khan may be Bollywood's king,
but Krishna is the King of Indian Cinema now."
Memes, debates, and fan wars took over every platform.
Damage Control
The backlash grew intense.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali reportedly scolded Ranveer privately, advising him to control his words.
To protect Bajirao Mastani, the production house poured extra money into PR, desperately trying to clean Ranveer's image.
But the damage had already been done.
December had officially turned into a battlefield.
And at the center of it all
Krishna.