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The Pan-India film ‘KGF’ gave Kannada actor Yash to the superstar. He was recognized not only in India but all over the world. With this film, he became a Pan-India star like Prabhas. After ‘KGF’, its second part added to Yash’s popularity. Both films together grossed over Rs 1500 crore, which is one of the highest grossing Kannada films ever. This success established Yash as a superstar. By the way, this journey of Yash was not adorned with any flowers. The actor had to go through many difficulties to reach here. Yash, born to a bus driver’s house, has come a long way for success. Let’s take a look at the journey of his success here.
Left home in desire to fulfill his dream
Yash was only 16 years old when he left his parents’ house and left for fulfilling his dream. He was hired as an assistant director in a Kannada film. However, the project was closed two days after reaching Bangalore. Talking about this, the actor said, ‘I ran away from my house. When I came to Bengaluru, I got scared. Such a big, frightening city, but I was always a boy full of confidence. I was not afraid to struggle. When I reached Bangalore, I had only 300 rupees in my pocket. I knew that if I went back, my parents would never let me return here. ‘
Success like this
Yash Benka then joined the drama troupe. Here he worked as a backstage hand. Here he used to do small things like serving tea and earned 50 rupees daily. Along with enhancing his art in the theater, Yash also enrolled in college. He finally got a chance to act in the TV series Nanda Gokula, where he met actress Radhika Pandit, who is now his wife. In 2007, Yash played the lead role in Rocky (2008) and from here he started in films. Earlier, he had entered films with a supporting role in ‘Jambada Hudugi’. Yash was successful as the main star with a romantic comedy ‘Modalsala’. A year later, after the success of ‘Kirataka’, he won the trust of the people. After this, he gave many hits like ‘Mogina Manasu’, ‘Drama’, ‘Gugli’, ‘Mr. and Mrs. Ramchari’ and ‘Masterpiece’.
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Stardom got from this film
In the year 2018, Yash did a great job in ‘KGF: Chapter 1’. The film grossed 250 crores at the box office and made many new records. It was the highest grossing Kannada film of that era. This record remained intact for four years. Then ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ broke it by earning a huge amount of Rs 1250 crore. The film is one of the highest grossing Indian films ever and is the only Kannada film to gross more than Rs 1000 crore.
These films will be seen in these films
After the KGF, Yash’s fan following grew across the country. Now they are not limited to Kannada cinema. Actor Nitesh Tiwari, who has achieved the status of Pan India Star, is set to play the role of Ravana in ‘Ramayana’. Apart from this, he will also be seen in the Pan India film ‘Toxic’. The film is releasing on April 10, 2025.
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