Yami Gautam Birthday Special: Uri to Article 370, how she built one of Bollywood’s most consistent hit lists

For more than a decade, Yami Gautam has built a reputation not through noise, but through consistency. She isn’t the kind of actor who depends on aggressive PR or controversies; her work has quietly done the talking. And when you look closely at her box-office report card, it paints an interesting picture of an actor who has balanced mainstream appeal with performance-driven choices.

From high-octane action dramas to socially rooted stories and sharp political thrillers, Yami’s filmography covers a surprisingly wide spectrum. Here’s a closer look at how her biggest releases have fared.

Which Yami Gautam film earned the most?

Uri: The Surgical Strike

The clear leader on Yami’s list is the 2019 blockbuster Uri: The Surgical Strike. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film was a cultural moment by itself, fuelled by strong word of mouth, packed theatres, and nationalism-driven sentiment. With a whopping Rs 342.06 crore, it remains her highest-grossing film and one of Bollywood’s biggest successes of the decade.

Which films strengthened her position after Uri?

OMG 2

Released in 2024, OMG 2 brought another major win for Yami. Directed by Amit Rai, the film opened to strong reviews and maintained momentum steadily, ending its run at Rs 221.08 crore. It reinforced Yami’s ability to shine even in multi-starrer narratives.

Kaabil

The 2017 action-thriller Kaabil, directed by Sanjay Gupta, also crossed the 200-crore milestone. The film collected Rs 208.14 crore, marking one of Yami’s early box-office triumphs.

Which mid-range hits added to her success?

Bala

Released in 2019, Amar Kaushik’s social comedy Bala emerged as a major hit of its year. With a box-office collection of Rs 172 crore, it showcased Yami’s comic timing and versatility.

Article 370

In 2024, Yami headlined the political action thriller Article 370. Directed by Aditya Suhas, the film made Rs 110.57 crore, proving she can carry a film entirely on her shoulders.

Badlapur

The 2015 thriller Badlapur, directed by Sriram Raghavan, collected Rs 103 crore. Even in a limited role, Yami made her presence felt in a film admired for its dark, layered storytelling.

Which films didn’t perform as expected?

Action Jackson

Despite being a major commercial venture directed by Prabhu Deva, Action Jackson failed to deliver. It earned Rs 88.87 crore, and despite the big names attached, the film was widely considered a disaster.

Batti Gul Meter Chalu

Directed by Shree Narayan Singh, the 2018 drama Batti Gul Meter Chalu struggled at the box office and ended with Rs 56 crore—one of the weaker performers in Yami’s career.

Highlights:

1. Yami’s highest-grossing film remains Uri, with over Rs 342 crore.
2. She has three films crossing the 200-crore mark.
3. Despite a few misses, Yami’s overall box-office graph remains strongly positive.