Interpretation of The Oedipus Complex in KGF: A Psychoanalytic Perspective

This research paper explores the reveal of the Oedipus complex in Bollywood film K.G.F through the aspect of Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory. Freud’s psychoanalytic theory mainly delves deeper into the unconscious mind, identifying the hidden desires, emotions and conflicts caused because of the psychological aspects, which is considered to be the core element in shaping a child's behaviour. The Oedipus complex and Electra complex are considered to be the two sides of the psychoanalysis. The Oedipus complex is core to the theory of Sigmund Freud which describes a child’s unconscious attraction towards the parent with the opposite sex and rivalry with the same sex parent at the same time. Electra complex was introduced by Carl Jung which describes a girl’s obsession and attraction towards her father figure and rivalry towards her mother. This research identifies how Indian cinema portrays the psychological complexities of character aligned in family, a psychoanalytic lens specifically on the Oedipus complex. By examining K.G.F through the psychoanalytic perspective, the study aims to explore how these psychoanalytic themes affect the development of the characters, narrative structure and the film’s extensive psychological contrast.