AnalysisBoxoffy Intelligence
Boxoffy · Box Office Intelligence · Updated March 2026
YRF is the only major Indian studio that refuses to sell OTT rights before theatrical — consistently extracting premium post-theatrical deals. The Spy Universe (Tiger, War, Pathaan, Jawan, Tiger 3, War 2) has grossed over ₹4,500+ Cr net India across six films — the most valuable Hindi franchise IP in existence. War 2 released Aug 2025. Alpha (Jul 10, 2026) is the first female-led Spy Universe chapter. After that: Pathaan 2 (2027, SRK), Dhoom 4 reboot (Ranbir Kapoor), and the franchise culmination Tiger vs Pathaan. If all deliver, YRF's next 4-year slate has more combined anticipated box office potential than any studio slate in Indian cinema history. Aditya Chopra gives no interviews and makes every major star come to him — that power dynamic has never shifted in 55 years.
Boxoffy Note
King (2026) — YRF is the overseas distribution partner only. Production is Red Chillies Entertainment + Marflix Pictures. Do not list King as a YRF production.
ProfileStudio Profile
Founded
1970
Founder
Yash Chopra
Current Head
Aditya Chopra
Headquarters
Mumbai
Languages
Hindi
Tier
MAJOR
OTT Partner
Netflix · JioHotstar
FilmographyKey Films
DDLJ
Dhoom series
Sultan
Tiger Zinda Hai
War
Pathaan
Tiger 3
Mardaani 3
Active IPFranchises & Cinematic Universes
YRF Spy Universe (Tiger · War · Pathaan · Jawan)
Dhoom
Pipeline2026 Slate & Upcoming
War 2 — RELEASED Aug 14, 2025 · Hrithik Roshan + Jr NTR · Dir. Ayan Mukerji · 6th YRF Spy Universe installment
Alpha — Jul 10, 2026 · Alia Bhatt + Sharvari · Dir. Shiv Rawail · First female-led YRF Spy Universe film · Bobby Deol + Anil Kapoor in key roles · Hrithik Roshan cameo as Kabir · Delayed twice: was Christmas 2025 → Apr 17, 2026 → Jul 10, 2026
Mardaani 3 — 2026 · Rani Mukerji · Shoot began Mar 2025
Pathaan 2 — 2027 · Shah Rukh Khan + Deepika Padukone reprising roles · Script locked by Shridhar Raghavan · Jr NTR rumoured to return as Vikram · Filming expected to begin end of 2026
Dhoom 4 — 2027/2028 · Ranbir Kapoor as lead · Script locked by Aditya Chopra + Vijay Krishna Acharya · Fresh franchise reboot · Casting for Jai/Ali roles underway
Tiger vs Pathaan — TBA · Salman Khan + SRK · Core script locked by Shridhar Raghavan · Awaiting date alignment from both stars · The Avengers-scale Spy Universe crossover
King overseas distribution (Dec 24, 2026) — production is Red Chillies + Marflix · YRF handles overseas dist. only
FinanceEstimated Market Valuation
₹8,000–10,000 Cr
ESTIMATED
Estimated · Disney offered ₹5,000 Cr in 2009; IP + studio infrastructure adjusted for 2026
Corporate StructurePrivate Limited Company
ListedNo — private. Declined Disney's ₹5,000 Cr acquisition offer in 2009
Revenue ReferenceFY23: ₹1,466 Cr | FY24: ₹700–750 Cr | FY25: ₹415 Cr
CorporateOwnership & Corporate Structure
Aditya Yashraj Chopra
Chairman & MD
Inherited from Yash Chopra
~100%
Uday Yashraj Chopra
Director / YRF USA
Brother of Aditya
Family stake
Rani Mukerji Chopra
Director
Wife of Aditya Chopra
Family stake