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KGF Actor Yash Age, Height, Car, Networth, and wiki

The craze for superstar Yash grew significantly after the release of the Kannada films KGF-1 and KGF-2. KGF 2 was released on April 14th in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. People have become obsessed with KGF and Yash after seeing the film. Yash has also earned the moniker Rocky Bhai, after the name of his character in the film.

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Yash’s style, personality, and acting abilities are all outstanding. Yash was previously restricted to Kannada cinema. Yash gave 11 hit films during his 14-year film career. Yash lives a very luxurious life nowadays, but few people are aware that Yash’s father, who became a national hero, worked as a bus driver for the Transport Corporation. Learn everything there is to know about superstar Yash’s career, success, income, wealth, and luxury lifestyle.

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Yash was born on January 8, 1986, in the village of Boovanahalli, Karnataka. His real name is Naveen Kumar Gowda. His father, Arun Kumar, was a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation bus driver. His mother, Pushpa, is a homemaker. He has a younger sister, Nandini.

CategoryDetails
Full NameNaveen Kumar Gowda
Screen NameYash
Date of BirthJanuary 8, 1986
Place of BirthBoovanahalli, Hassan, Karnataka, India
Age39 years (as of March 19, 2025)
NationalityIndian
EthnicityIndian (Kannada)
FamilyFather: Arun Kumar Gowda (bus driver, KSRTC); Mother: Pushpa Gowda (homemaker); Sister: Nandini Gowda
Marital StatusMarried
WifeRadhika Pandit (married December 9, 2016; Kannada actress)
Children2: Daughter Ayra Yash (born December 2, 2018); Son Yatharv Yash (born October 30, 2019)
EducationFluent in Kannada, English, conversational Hindi (learned for KGF promotions)
Height5’11” (1.80 m, per Filmibeat)
WeightApproximately 75-80 kg (estimated from recent visuals; no official data)
ProfessionActor, Producer, Playback Singer
Debut (TV)Uttarayana (2004, Udaya TV; minor role)
Debut (Film)Jambada Hudugi (2007, directed by Priya Hassan; supporting role)
Breakthrough RoleMoggina Manasu (2008, directed by Shashank; Filmfare Best Supporting Actor)
Total Films (Acting)22 (Kannada cinema, as of 2024; excludes TV and cameos)
Notable FilmsMoggina Manasu (2008), Googly (2013), Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014), KGF: Chapter 1 (2018), KGF: Chapter 2 (2022)
Upcoming FilmsToxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups (2025), Ramayana: Part 1 (2026), Ramayana: Part 2 (2027), KGF: Chapter 3 (2028, tentative)
Production DebutKGF: Chapter 1 (2018, co-producer under Yasho Marga Foundation)
Playback Singing“Annthamma” (Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari, 2014), “Annange Love Aagide” (Masterpiece, 2015), “Toxic signature track” (Toxic, 2025)
AwardsFilmfare Best Supporting Actor (Moggina Manasu, 2008), Filmfare Best Actor (Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari, 2014; KGF: Chapter 1, 2018), SIIMA Best Actor (Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari, 2015; KGF: Chapter 2, 2023)
Early CareerToxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups (filming began in 2024; released April 10, 2025; directed by Geetu Mohandas)
LanguagesHassan village land dispute (2023; locals trespassed, verbally clashed with parents); chit fund scam rumours (unsubstantiated, 2022)
Recent ProjectTheatre with Benaka Drama Troupe (2004; backstage worker, earned ₹50/day); TV serials like Nanda Gokula (2005)
Net Worth (Estimated)₹100-150 crore (as of 2025; based on film fees, endorsements, and production ventures)
Annual Income (Estimated)₹20-30 crore (film fees: ₹25 crore+ per project post-KGF: Chapter 2; endorsements)
Social MediaInstagram: @thenameisyash (13.5M+ followers); Twitter/X: @TheNameIsYash (4.5M+ followers)
ResidenceBengaluru, Karnataka, India (owns a duplex in Prestige Golf Apartments, purchased 2021)
PropertyDuplex in Bengaluru (₹3-6 crore, per NoBroker); farmland in Hassan (disputed with villagers)
HobbiesDancing, singing, fitness, spending time with family, social work
PhilanthropyYasho Marga Foundation (founded 2017 with Radhika Pandit): ₹40M for water crises (2019), ₹1.5 crore to 3000 film workers (2021)
Latest Update (Last 6 Months)January 8, 2025: Toxic teaser released on 39th birthday; March 2025: Filming Toxic in Mumbai and Bengaluru; confirmed Ravana role in Ramayana
ControversiesHassan village land dispute (2023; locals trespassed, verbally clashed with parents); chit fund scam rumors (unsubstantiated, 2022)
Fan NicknameRocking Star Yash, Rocky Bhai (post-KGF)
LegacyElevated Kannada cinema to pan-India status with KGF franchise; highest-paid Kannada actor as of 2025

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Yash finished his studies by taking a pre-university course from the Mahajan Education Society. After that, he joined the Benaka Natak Mandali, a drama troupe founded by renowned playwright B.V. Karanth. Yash’s acting career began here.

Filmography

He debuted in the industry in 2004 with a role in the Kannada TV series ‘Nanda Gokul.’ After that, I worked in several serials. Yash’s first Kannada film, ‘Jambada Hudgi,’ was released later that year. In this film, he played a secondary lead. On the other hand, Yash played the lead role in the Kannada film ‘Mogina Manasu’ in 2008. Following that, he appeared in a slew of blockbuster films.

YearMovie TitleDirectorProducerBudget (INR, Approx.)Box Office Collection (INR, Approx.)Opposite Actor/ActressNotes
2007Jambada HudugiPriya HassanPriya Hassan2 crore (est.)5 crore (flop)Debut film; minor role
2008RockyS.K. Nagendra UrsVijayalakshmi Urs3 crore (est.)10 crore (moderate)Bianca DesaiFirst lead role; action drama
2008Moggina ManasuShashankE. Krishnappa5 crore (est.)15 crore (hit)Radhika PanditFilmfare Best Supporting Actor
2009GokulaPrakashNarendra Babu4 crore (est.)12 crore (moderate)Pooja GandhiComedy drama
2010ModalasalaPurushottham CYogesh Narayan5 crore (est.)20 crore (hit)BhamaRomantic drama
2011RajadhaniSowmya SathyanSowmya Sathyan6 crore (est.)15 crore (moderate)Sheena ShahabadiAction thriller
2011KiratakaPradeep RajL. Mahadevaiah5 crore (est.)25 crore (superhit)Oviya HelenRemake of Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum
2012LuckySuriRadhika Kumaraswamy6 crore (est.)18 crore (moderate)RamyaComedy
2012DramaYogaraj BhatJayanna Combines8 crore (est.)35 crore (superhit)Radhika PanditComedy drama
2013ChandraRoopeshH.K. Prakash5 crore (est.)10 crore (flop)Shriya SaranBilingual (Kannada-Tamil)
2013GooglyPavan WadeyarJayanna Combines10 crore (est.)50 crore (blockbuster)Kriti KharbandaRomantic comedy; major hit
2014GajakesariKrishnaJayanna Combines15 crore (est.)60 crore (superhit)AmulyaAction drama
2014Mr. and Mrs. RamachariSanthosh AnanddramJayanna Combines12 crore (est.)75 crore (blockbuster)Radhika PanditFilmfare Best Actor
2015MasterpieceManju MandavyaVijay Kiragandur15 crore (est.)40 crore (hit)Shanvi SrivastavaAction drama
2016Santhu Straight ForwardMahesh RaoK. Manju10 crore (est.)30 crore (moderate)Radhika PanditAction romance
2018KGF: Chapter 1Prashanth NeelVijay Kiragandur (Hombale)80 crore (est.)250 crore (blockbuster)Srinidhi ShettyPan-India debut; Filmfare Best Actor
2022KGF: Chapter 2Prashanth NeelVijay Kiragandur (Hombale)100 crore (est.)1,250 crore (all-time blockbuster)Srinidhi ShettyHighest-grossing Kannada film; SIIMA Best Actor
Upcoming Projects
2025Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-upsGeetu MohandasKVN Productions, Monster Mind150-200 crore (est.)TBDNayanthara, Kiara AdvaniAction thriller; filming underway; release April 10, 2025
2026Ramayana: Part 1Nitesh TiwariNamit Malhotra (Prime Focus)300 crore (est./part)TBDSai PallaviPlays Ravana; pan-India epic
2027Ramayana: Part 2Nitesh TiwariNamit Malhotra (Prime Focus)300 crore (est./part)TBDSai PallaviContinuation of Ramayana trilogy
2028KGF: Chapter 3Prashanth NeelVijay Kiragandur (Hombale)200 crore (est.)TBDSrinidhi Shetty (likely)Tentative; Yash confirmed interest

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The love story of Yash

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In 2016, actor Yash married actress Radhika Pandit, two years older than him. They met while watching the Kannada TV show Nanda Gokul. Yash and Radhika developed a friendship that blossomed into love over time. Later, they secretly got engaged and married in Bangalore. Yash and Radhika have two children.

Radhika Pandit is an Indian former television and cinema actress who has become a leading actor in Kannada movies.

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After completing a Master of Business Administration program, Radhika Pandit desired to become a teacher. However, during her last year of B.Com., a friend persuaded her to audition for a role in Nandagokula, a Kannada-language television series directed by Ashok Kashyap. Pandit was cast in the part without having to audition.

Yash’s opulent residence

Yash moved to a luxurious house in Bangalore in 2021. His bungalow costs around four crore rupees. Windsor Manor is his apartment in Bangalore’s Pash Colony Prestige Golf Apartments. Its one-of-a-kind design elevates the overall appearance of the home.

Yash’s car collection

Yash’s car collection includes many vehicles that match his luxury lifestyle. He owns expensive vehicles such as an Audi Q7 worth a crore, a Range Rover worth around 80 lakhs, a BMW worth 70 lakhs, a Pajero Sports worth 40 lakhs, a Mercedes-Benz GLS (Rs 85 lakhs), and a Mercedes-Benz GLC (Rs 78 lakhs).

Fees for movies

Kannada cinema gave birth to superstar Yash. He gained recognition throughout India after joining KGF. For KGF, Yash demanded a fee of Rs 6 crore. On the other hand, Yash has charged Rs 30 crore for KGF Chapter 2. After KGF, Yash’s per-film fee increased. He now charges between 20 and 25 crores for a film.

Yash’s net worth is

Yash, the star of KGF, has assets worth around 50 crores. In the last few years, his earnings and net worth have skyrocketed. Aside from films, he also makes money from advertisements. He is one of the highest-paid actors in the South for brand endorsements.

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