Kannada superstar Yash delivered a thoughtful message on linguistic respect and cultural harmony during the Kannada Rajyotsava celebrations organised by the Income Tax Sports and Recreation Club, Bengaluru. The event drew a large gathering, including several non-Kannadiga officials and dignitaries.
Addressing the audience, Yash on Kannada language preservation, said, “Wherever you go, if you respect the language and culture of that place, it comes back to you tenfold. That’s what Kannada and Karnataka have taught me.” He appreciated the organisers for conducting competitions to encourage non-Kannadigas to learn Kannada.
Speaking in both Kannada and English, Yash emphasised that language cannot be imposed. “One cannot force anyone to learn a language, but we must make them understand the difficulty of not knowing the local language. Teaching Kannada with patience and pride is the way forward,” he said.
Yash also highlighted Karnataka’s progress, expressing pride that the state ranks second in tax contributions. “Our aim should be to reach first place,” he said, praising the dedication of officials present at the event.
Dressed in a simple white kurta-pajama, the actor charmed the audience with his humility and wit. The ceremony was attended by Venkat Konanki of KVN Productions, along with senior dignitaries including the Chief Commissioners of Income Tax, IRS officers Preeti Garg, Dr. Narendra Kumar, and Priscilla Singsit.
Yash is currently busy with his upcoming films Toxic and Ramayana, which he is co-producing while acting. Toxic is set for release on March 19, 2026, while the first part of Ramayana is slated for a Diwali release.
