Yash Net Worth: A Look At KGF Star's Luxurious Lifestyle, Rs 53 Crore Assets And More
Yash, a celebrated actor in Indian cinema, began his acting career in 2007 with Jambada Hudugi. Yash's career-defining moment arrived with the K.G.F. series.
Yash, a celebrated actor in Indian cinema, began his acting career in 2007 with Jambada Hudugi. His breakthrough came with Moggina Manasu (2008), earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor (Kannada). Despite initial challenges, such as the setback of Rocky (2008), Yash quickly rebounded with critically acclaimed performances in Kallara Santhe and Gokula (both in 2009). His popularity surged further with Googly (2013).
Born as Naveen Kumar Gowda on January 8, 1986, in Boovanahalli, Hassan, Karnataka, Yash adopted his screen name for a distinct identity. He was raised in a modest household, with his father, Arun Kumar Gowda, working as a bus driver, and his mother, Pushpa, as a homemaker.
Yash married Radhika Pandit, a leading Kannada actress, and the couple has two children.
Career Achievements
Yash's career-defining moment arrived with the K.G.F. series. Released in 2018, K.G.F.: Chapter 1 became the highest-grossing Kannada film of its time and propelled Yash to national fame. Its sequel, K.G.F.: Chapter 2 (2022), co-starring Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon, emerged as the third-highest-grossing Indian film ever. These films cemented his status as a pan-Indian superstar and the "poster boy of Kannada cinema."
Yash has won three Filmfare Awards – Kannada, including Best Actor in 2009, 2015, and 2019.
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Net Worth and Earnings
Yash’s estimated net worth is $7 million (approximately ₹53 crore).
- Monthly Income: ₹55-60 lakh
- Annual Income: ₹7-8 crore
- Per Film Fee: ₹4-6 crore plus a share of profits
- Brand Endorsements: ₹60 lakh per campaign
Luxurious Lifestyle
After the success of K.G.F., Yash and his family relocated to a posh duplex apartment at Prestige Golf Apartments near Windsor Manor, Bengaluru, valued at ₹6 crore.
Car Collection:
- Mercedes Benz GLS (₹88 lakh)
- Mercedes GLC 250D Coupe (₹70 lakh)
- Audi Q7 (₹80 lakh)
- BMW 520D (₹70 lakh)
- Pajero Sport (₹40 lakh)
Philanthropy
In 2017, Yash and his wife Radhika Pandit founded the YashoMarga Foundation to address the water crisis in Karnataka's Koppal district. The foundation has invested approximately ₹40 crore in desilting lakes and ensuring clean drinking water for 40 villages.
Political Involvement
Yash has supported political campaigns for candidates across party lines, including S.R. Mahesh (JDS), S.A. Ramdas (BJP), and independent candidate Sumalatha Ambareesh.
From his humble beginnings to becoming a national icon, Yash’s journey is a testament to talent, perseverance, and hard work.
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