{"id":15486,"date":"2026-02-23T13:49:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:19:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hitfame.com\/news\/?p=15486"},"modified":"2026-02-23T13:49:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T08:19:32","slug":"yash-to-take-a-break-from-kgf-franchise-eyes-first-film-as-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hitfame.com\/news\/yash-to-take-a-break-from-kgf-franchise-eyes-first-film-as-director\/","title":{"rendered":"Yash to take a break from KGF franchise, eyes first film as director"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After <em>Toxic<\/em>, Yash is reportedly in no hurry to return to the <em>KGF<\/em> universe. While fans may have hoped for another chapter in the blockbuster franchise, the actor is said to be stepping away from the series for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, Yash appears to be exploring a new creative direction. According to sources close to the star, he is planning to move behind the camera and direct his next project. While details remain under wraps, the idea for the film is already in place. However, Yash is expected to speak about it only after the release of <em>Toxic<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>During the making of <em>Toxic<\/em>, Yash was reportedly deeply involved in the creative process alongside director Geetu Mohandas. Insiders suggest that his contribution extended beyond acting, with his inputs shaping several key sequences in the film. Despite his close collaboration, Yash has not taken any official credit, maintaining that Geetu Mohandas is the rightful director of the project and referring to himself as just another member of the technical team.<\/p>\n<p>That dynamic may soon change. If all goes according to plan, Yash\u2019s next film could see him stepping into the director\u2019s chair for the first time. For an actor who has steadily expanded his influence in the industry, this move could mark the beginning of a new chapter in his career.<\/p>\n<p>For now, all eyes remain on <em>Toxic<\/em>, with fans eagerly waiting to see what Yash delivers on screen before he potentially begins shaping stories from behind the lens.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After Toxic, Yash is reportedly in no hurry to return to the KGF universe. While fans may have hoped for another chapter in the blockbuster franchise, the actor is said to be stepping away from the series for the foreseeable future. Instead, Yash appears to be exploring a new creative direction. 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