Yash recalls being called “Arrogant” for asking scripts early in his career |

Kannada superstar Yash recently attended the trailer launch of the film ‘Manada Kadalu’ in Bengaluru, where he reminisced about his early days in the film industry. Yash shared that he was once labeled “arrogant” for asking directors to share scripts before committing to projects. This practice, though misunderstood at the time, was rooted in his desire to believe in the stories he was a part of.
Missing out on filmsAs per an India Today report, Yash explained that his insistence on seeing scripts led to him losing out on several films. However, he shared that understanding the story was important for him to fully immerse himself in a role.
He said, “As a youngster trying to break into the film industry, I would ask the directors for my copy of the script. They would judge me as arrogant. But my point was ‘how can I be a part of something if I don’t believe in it? I have lost many films because of this.”

Gratitude to Producer E Krishnappa

Yash expressed his gratitude to producer E Krishnappa, who supported him early in his career. Krishnappa worked with Yash on the 2008 film ‘Moggina Manasu’, which also starred Radhika Pandit, now Yash’s wife. Yash praised the team for their faith in him, even when he joined the project late. “Krishnappa sir showed faith in me. I joined the movie in the last schedule and director Shashank narrated the entire script and explained my role in the movie. Till today, I have immense respect for the entire team of the movie,” he added.
On the work front, Yash is currently filming ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film is set to release on March 19, 2026, and will feature Yash alongside Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Kiara Advani, and Tara Sutaria. ‘Toxic’ is a period gangster film shot in both Kannada and English.
Following ‘Toxic’, Yash will begin shooting for Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, where he will play the role of Ravana co-starring with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. The film is a two-part epic, with the first part scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release. Yash has already started filming his portions in Mumbai, focusing on grand war sequences.