Ran away from home with 300 rupees, now owns 50 crores... earned fame in South as well as Bollywood

News Topical, Digital Desk : At an age when children typically focus on studies and sports, an actor set out to gain recognition in the world of acting. At just six years old, the actor began his career as an assistant director. The film may have been shelved, but this artist's hope and desire never waned.

This artist was determined to make a name for himself in the acting world, and that's exactly what happened. He served tea, worked backstage, and ran away from home with 300 rupees to become an actor. He struggled in the industry, and today, as a rocking star, he's making his mark worldwide. This actor is none other than Rocking Star Yash .

The actor's father was a driver

Yash, a superstar of Kannada cinema and one of the highest-paid actors, needs no introduction today, and he worked hard to achieve this fame. Born on January 8, 1986, in Karnataka, Yashwanth, also known as Yash, was born to Arun Kumar, a KSRTC bus driver, and his mother is a homemaker. Yash aspired to be an actor since childhood, and he worked tirelessly to fulfill this dream.

According to ETimes, Yash started working in cinema as an assistant director when he was just 6 years old. However, the project he was working on was shelved. He was then advised to join theater to hone his acting skills, and he did so.

Yash ran away from home with Rs 300.

Yash also joined the Benaka drama troupe and earned 50 rupees a day. He also struggled by serving tea and working backstage. The actor himself once revealed that he ran away from home to Bangalore with 300 rupees.

In an interview with The News Minute, the KGF star revealed that he had only 300 rupees when he ran away from home. He explained that he had always been confident and never afraid of struggle, but he felt intimidated in such a big city. He also said, “I knew that if I went back, my parents would never let me come back here.”

How much is Yash's wealth?

Before entering films, Yash worked in television. His first film was Jambada Hudugi. He then appeared in dramas like Mr. & Mrs. Ramachari. He gained immense popularity with KGF. Today, he is a billionaire. According to Financial Express, the actor's net worth is estimated at around ₹50 crore.

Yash's upcoming film

The KGF star is currently in the news for his upcoming film, Toxic, which will be released in theaters on March 19, 2026. He is also a part of Bollywood's most anticipated film, Ramayana, in which he plays the role of Ravana. 

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