Yash has emerged as one of the biggest pan-India stars, with the KGF franchise transforming his career and taking his popularity beyond Kannada cinema. From early releases to massive box-office successes, the Rocking Star has had a varied theatrical journey over the years. With audiences eagerly awaiting his upcoming film Toxic and his much-anticipated appearance as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, it's time to revisit his filmography. How many blockbusters, hits and flops has Yash delivered over the last decade? Here's a closer look at the actor's box office report card and how his films have performed. Directed by Preetham Gubbi, Jaanu starred Yash and Deepa Sannidhi in the lead roles. Released on June 1, 2012, the romantic action drama opened to encouraging audience interest and managed to complete a 50-day theatrical run. However, its box office performance remained below expectations. Made on an estimated budget of Rs 3-4 crore, the film reportedly earned around Rs 2 crore, resulting in a disappointing commercial run despite its initial buzz. Directed by Pawan Wadeyar, Googly starred Yash and Kriti Kharbanda in the lead roles. Released on July 19, 2013, the romantic comedy emerged as a major commercial success and became one of the most memorable films of Yash's early career. The film opened to a strong response, earning over Rs 1 crore on its first day and approximately Rs 7 crore in its opening week across Karnataka. Producer Jayanna reportedly confirmed that the film crossed Rs 13 crore within a few weeks of its theatrical run. Its impressive performance further established Yash as a bankable star in Kannada cinema. Yash continued his early career journey with Kallara Santhe, a political drama directed by D. Sumana Kittur. Also starring Hariprriya, the film was released on December 18, 2009. Despite exploring a socially relevant storyline, it failed to deliver a strong commercial performance at the box office. Made on an estimated budget of Rs 2.25 crore, the film reportedly collected around Rs 2.90 crore worldwide. Despite its earnings, it was classified as a flop, making it another underperformer in Yash's early filmography. After making his acting debut with Jambada Hudugi (2007), Yash made his debut as a lead actor with Rocky. Directed by S K Nagendra, the romantic drama was released on December 25, 2008. However, the film failed to attract audiences and emerged as a box office disaster. Made on an estimated budget of Rs 9.25 crore, it reportedly collected just Rs 3.04 crore worldwide, while its first-week earnings stood at Rs 1.83 crore. The film marked a disappointing beginning to Yash's journey as a solo lead actor. Starring Yash and Radhika Pandit, Mr And Mrs Ramachari proved to be a major turning point in the actor's career. Directed by Santhosh Ananddram, the romantic action drama was released on December 25, 2014. The film opened to an exceptional response, collecting approximately Rs 3-3.5 crore on its first day and crossing Rs 12 crore within its first five days. Made on an estimated budget of Rs 8 crore, it went on to earn around Rs 50 crore at the lifetime box office. The film also enjoyed an impressive theatrical run of over 200 days, emerging as the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2014 and a career-defining blockbuster for Yash. KGF: Chapter 1 (2018) And KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) - Blockbusters Directed by Prashanth Neel, the KGF franchise transformed Yash into a pan-India superstar. KGF: Chapter 1, released on December 21, 2018, also starring Srinidhi Shetty, was made on an estimated budget of Rs 80 crore and collected approximately Rs 238 crore worldwide, emerging as a massive blockbuster. Yash returned as Rocky Bhai in KGF: Chapter 2, which hit theatres on April 14, 2022, alongside Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon and Srinidhi Shetty. Made on an estimated budget of Rs 100-125 crore, the sequel went on to collect approximately Rs 1,215-1,250 crore worldwide, earning an all-time blockbuster verdict and becoming one of the biggest Indian films ever. After a four-year gap following KGF: Chapter 2, Yash returned to the big screen with Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The action thriller also featured Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. Released on August 26, 2026, the film featured Yash as Raya, a gangster in a period drama set in Goa. Despite the massive anticipation surrounding its release, Toxic failed to meet box office expectations. It reportedly collected around Rs 342.26 crore worldwide, including Rs 250.13 crore net in India, making it a major commercial disappointment. Meanwhile, Ramayana is all set to hit theatres on November 5, 2026. Senior Copy Editor at Times Now, previously associated with OTTplay and Pinkvilla. Experienced in shaping compelling stories, refining content, and de... View More