The excitement surrounding Yash’s upcoming film Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has reached new heights as the makers confirmed that the film’s teaser will be released on January 8, coinciding with the actor’s
40th birthday. Recently, the production team unveiled a striking new poster that shows Yash walking through fire, symbolising intensity, transformation, and danger. The poster also confirmed that the teaser will drop at precisely 10:10 am, giving fans a specific moment to look forward to.
Yash starrer Toxic teaser to be out on The Rocking Star's 40th birthday
Taking to X (Formerly Twitter), the makers wrote," Revealing the ONE they warned you about. 10:10 AM | 08-01-2026 @TheNameIsYash#ToxicTheMovie." In the gripping poster, The Rocking Star - Yash is seen dressed in a black ensemble - a long coat and black denim, as he wades through the smoke from blazing fire around him. The poster has further heightened excitement for the film's teaser among fans - who are excitingly waiting for the visual treat.Take a look:
https://x.com/Toxic_themovie/status/2008818507870540035
Toxic makers dropped posters
Earlier this week, the makers also revealed the first-look posters of the film’s female cast, featuring Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria. Their striking visuals hinted at strong, layered characters, suggesting that
Toxic will offer more than just high-octane action.
About Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups
Directed by Geetu Mohandas and co-written by her and Yash,
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been filmed simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages. This multilingual approach reflects the film’s global ambition.The film boasts an impressive technical crew, including National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni, and production designer TP Abid. Action sequences are choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry, known for John Wick, along with acclaimed Indian stunt experts Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations,
Toxic is slated for a grand theatrical release on March 19, 2026, aligning with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.