Yash's Toxic 'Looks Like Censor Board Stress Test': Fans Give Verdict On Bold Teaser Of Geetu Mohandas Movie, Warn Dhurandhar 2

The long wait for Rocking Star Yash’s return to the big screen has finally reached a fever pitch. On January 8, 2026, to celebrate his 40th birthday, the makers of the highly anticipated Toxic: A Fairytale

for Grown-Ups dropped a character reveal teaser that has sent shockwaves through the industry. After the global phenomenon of KGF, all eyes were on how Yash would reinvent himself. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the teaser introduces us to Raya, a character who feels worlds apart from Rocky Bhai but carries that same undeniable, magnetic swag that fans have missed.

Here's How Internet Is Reacting To The BIG Toxic Reveal

Set against the gritty, neo-noir backdrop of what appears to be 1990s Goa, the visuals are dark, stylish, and unapologetically violent. One fan on X #captured the intensity, stating, "Oh Wait What the F*** was that. Remember this is going to set new benchmark in Indian cinema in terms of Film making. Proper hollywood level stuff. All hail to RAYA."With Hollywood stunt director JJ Perry (John Wick fame) leading the action, the teaser showcases a level of technical finesse rarely seen in domestic productions. From the haunting cemetery sequence to the explosive entry of Raya with a machine gun and a cigar, the international vibes are unmistakable.

The 'CEO' Returns To Claim The Throne

Social media has been flooded with reactions as the teaser racks up millions of views. One fan wrote, "CEO of Indian Box Office … #YashBOSS Happy Bday." It is the bold visuals that have come as the biggest surprise for fans as one of them penned, "Teaser looks like a sensor board stress test!! #ToxicTheMovie #Yash."

Toxic Vs Dhurandhar 2

Slated for release on March 19, 2026, Toxic will be clashing with Dhurandhar 2, making it for the battle of the century. Warning the Ranveer Singh starrer, a X user wrote, "Toxic trailer is here, dady is home #ToxicTheMovie #TOXIC #Yash #YashBOSS the movie is going to better than Dhurandhar 2."Well, the character reveal teaser is just the beginning. Fans are now waiting for more Toxic units to unleash.