Kannada superstar Yash, born Naveen Kumar Gowda, is celebrated for his inspiring journey from a modest background to pan-India stardom. Starting with theatre and television, he gained popularity in Kannada cinema before achieving massive success with the KGF franchise. KGF: Chapter 1 became the highest-grossing Kannada film at the time, and KGF: Chapter 2 shattered records, grossing over Rs 1,200 crore worldwide, cementing Yash's status as a major Indian film star.