Yash Recalls KGF Beating Shah Rukh Khan Starrer Zero At Box Office; Says, “My Career Is Over The Day I Think I’m Above My Seniors”

Yash recalls KGF’s 2018 clash with Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero, clarifying he never intended to compete with the Bollywood superstar.

Yash Recalls KGF Beating Shah Rukh Khan Starrer Zero At Box Office

During his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, Yash was asked about the decision to release KGF on the same day as Zero and whether this clash was related to his admiration for Shah Rukh Khan. The host reminded him that he had wanted to meet the Bollywood star and inquired if the release was his way of responding to not getting that opportunity.

Yash chuckled and dismissed the suggestion, stating that he never considered KGF to be on the same level as Zero. “Our film was a small one and Shah Rukh sir’s film was huge, so we released on the same day,” Yash said.

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Rajat Sharma: You clashed your movie with SRK’s Zero.

Yash: Our film KGF was small film, SRK’s film was big.

Rajat: Still, you defeated him in the clash.

Yash: No issues, sir. You can work in my next film😂🔥 #Toxic pic.twitter.com/f6RSHQfCWJ

— Being ADARSH⚡ (@IBeingAdarsh_) August 13, 2026

Both films hit theatres on December 21, 2018. While Zero was one of the most anticipated Bollywood releases of the year, KGF was a Kannada-language film that went on to achieve unexpected success across India. Starring Yash as Rocky, KGF marked a major milestone in his career. Its success transformed him into one of India’s prominent pan-India stars and eventually led to the sequel, KGF: Chapter 2.

KGF Outperformed Zero At Box Office

The two films had very different theatrical journeys. KGF emerged as a major commercial hit, earning around Rs 250 crore worldwide, as discussed during the interview. Zero, on the other hand, had a more modest theatrical run, collecting around Rs 100 crore worldwide. Despite the disparity in their box-office numbers, Yash emphasised that he does not let commercial success influence his perception of Shah Rukh Khan’s stature.

Yash spoke about Shah Rukh with great admiration. He said he would never let the success of one film make him believe he has surpassed his seniors. “He is a superstar. And the day I think that my seniors, unse main bada hoon, uss din meri dukaan band,” Yash stated.

Yash’s Projects

Yash is now preparing for his upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film features Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Kiara Advani, and Tara Sutaria in key roles. It is scheduled to release in theatres on August 28.

He is also gearing up for one of his most ambitious projects yet—Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Yash will play Ravana in this two-part epic, with Ranbir Kapoor cast as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Yash is also involved as a producer through his production banner. The first instalment is slated for a Diwali 2026 release, with the second part to follow later.

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