Indian cinema is changing how it writes women. Audiences now want stories led by female characters with agency, intelligence and emotional depth, and these films are working at the box office. Yami Gautam Dhar stands at the front of this shift. Many of her films have also done well commercially, including Uri, OMG 2, Kaabil and Bala.

7 Highest-Grossing Movies Of Yami Gautam

Yami has avoided safe choices and repeated tropes. She picks roles that test her as an actor and demand conviction. As Nayyi Navelli continues to perform at the box office, here are 7 movies where she took on strong characters:

1. Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)

Box Office Collection: Rs 341.75 crore worldwide

In Uri: The Surgical Strike, Yami plays Pallavi Sharma, an intelligence officer. She gathers key information and helps plan the mission against the terrorists behind the 2016 Uri attack. Her role is crucial to the plan. Yami plays it with calm, steady focus and conviction.

2. OMG 2 (2023)

Box Office Collection: Rs 221.75 crore worldwide

Yami plays Kamini Maheshwari, a lawyer, in OMG 2. In courtroom scenes, she holds her ground with poise and dignity. She brings weight to a film mixing courtroom satire with sex education. Her performance shows that female-led roles can also succeed commercially in mainstream cinema.

3. Kaabil (2017)

Box Office Collection: Rs 178.10 crore worldwide

Yami plays Supriya Sharma in Kaabil. Her nuanced performance adds emotional weight to a story of love, resilience and justice. She makes Supriya’s warmth and vulnerability believable. Her scenes set up the emotional core of the film and keep the audience invested till the end.

4. Bala (2019)

Box Office Collection: Rs 162 crore worldwide

In Bala, Yami plays Pari, a model who is unaware of her husband’s baldness. When the truth comes out, she walks out of the marriage. Yami brings glamour and sharp comic timing to the role. She holds her own opposite Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar.

5. Article 370 (2024)

Box Office Collection: Rs 105.15 crore worldwide

Yami plays Zooni Haksar, an intelligence officer handling high-level national security operations in Article 370. Her performance is restrained and controlled. She carries the action thriller with authority and command. She shows she can command complex stories. It is one of her most acclaimed roles.

6. Vicky Donor (2012)

Box Office Collection: Rs 54.66 crore worldwide

Yami plays Ashima Roy in Vicky Donor, her film debut. Ashima meets Vicky Arora, a sperm donor, and the two fall in love. Yami brings warmth and ease to the role. She shares strong chemistry with Ayushmann Khurrana and makes a remarkable impression on screen.

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7. Badlapur (2022)

Box Office Collection: Rs 79 crore worldwide

In Badlapur, Yami plays Misha, whose death in a robbery gone wrong sets the story in motion. Her screen time is short, but the role is pivotal. It drives Raghu's revenge and the violence that follows. The film earned strong reviews and did well at the box office.

Movie Name

Worldwide Box Office Collection

Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)

Rs 341.75 crore

OMG 2 (2023)

Rs 221.75 crore

Kaabil (2017)

Rs 178.10 crore

Bala (2019)

Rs 162.00 crore

Article 370 (2024)

Rs 105.15 crore

Badlapur (2015)

Rs 79.00 crore

Vicky Donor (2012)

Rs 54.66 crore

About Nayyi Navelli 

Yami Gautam's Nayyi Navelli is set in Meerut. She plays Mohini, a newlywed bride whose arrival turns a chaotic family upside down. The film balances comedy, supernatural elements and charm, and the people around Mohini keep guessing her true identity.

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It has had a decent run at the box office so far. While the reviews for the movie have been mixed, the actor's performance has drawn praise. Critics and audiences have singled out her comic timing and screen presence, which show her ability to anchor a movie in any genre.

FAQ

1. Who is Yami Gautam's husband?

Yami Gautam is married to filmmaker and director Aditya Dhar, who directed her hit film Uri: The Surgical Strike and the action film Dhurandhar.

2. What is Yami Gautam's most successful movie?

Yami Gautam's most successful movie is Uri: The Surgical Strike, which earned over Rs 340 crore worldwide at the box office.

3. What is Yami Gautam's latest movie?

Yami Gautam's latest release is the horror-comedy film Nayyi Navelli, which hit theatres on October 16, 2026.


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