KGF to Ramayan: How Yash Transformed Into a Box Office King as the New Ravan - Read On

Director Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayan teaser has taken social media by storm. While Ranbir Kapoor impresses as Ram, it’s superstar Yash as Ravan who’s stealing attention despite not revealing his face yet.

Yash as Ravan in Ramayan

South superstar Yash is playing the role of Ravan in Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayan'. The new teaser doesn't reveal his face, but he's still the talk of the town. Here's a look at his amazing film career.

Just two films made Yash a superstar

Yash is counted among the biggest superstars in the South film industry. He is one of those rare stars to have delivered a Rs 1000 crore film. Though he has been active in films for a long time, just two movies made him the undisputed king of the box office. These two films completely shook the position of many other superstars. Let's find out more about them. 

Film KGF Chapter 1

Yash's 2018 film, KGF: Chapter 1, suddenly set the box office on fire, leaving everyone stunned. The film's collections completely shook up the industry. Director Prashanth Neel made this film on a budget of Rs 80 crore, and it went on to earn a massive Rs 250 crore.

Film KGF Chapter 2

The sequel, KGF: Chapter 2, was released in 2022. This film created an absolute storm at the box office right from day one. Made on a budget of Rs 100 crore, it did a mind-boggling business of Rs 1250 crore. Just to give you an idea, it is the 7th highest-grossing film in the country's top 10 list.

When did Yash make his debut?

Yash started his career in 2007 with the film 'Jambada Hudugi'. His 2008 romantic drama, 'Moggina Manasu', was a big hit. In his career so far, he has worked in about 20 films. He has starred in movies like 'Googly' (2013), 'Raja Huli' (2013), 'Gajakesari' (2014), 'Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari' (2014), 'Masterpiece' (2015), and 'Santhu Straight Forward' (2016).

Yash's upcoming films

Looking at Yash's upcoming films, he is set to appear in 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups', 'Ramayan: Part 1', 'Ramayan: Part 2', and 'KGF: Chapter 3'. These films are scheduled for release between 2026 and 2027. In 2026 alone, he will be seen in two major films: 'Toxic' and 'Ramayan'.