Rocking StarYash marked his 40th birthday on January 8,2026 with a surprise that sent fans into a frenzy. Known for his commanding screen presence and massive fan following after the KGF franchise, Yash has been away from the big screen for quite some time, making the wait for his next project even more intense. To make his birthday extra special, the makers of his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups, unveiled a powerful teaser titled Toxic: Introducing Raya. Released as a gift to fans, the teaser instantly grabbed attention with its dark tone, explosive visuals, and a never-seen-before avatar of Yash. On Thursday evening, Alia Bhatt shared the power-packed teaser of Toxic and revealed her fiery reaction to the upcoming action-drama.
Alia Bhatt's fiery reaction to Yash's Toxic teaser
Taking to her official Instagram handle, the actress called the teaser of Toxic "Dynamite," and dropped two fire emoticons as she hailed it. It seems the
Dear Zindagi actress is mighty impressed with the explosive teaser that has become a rage ever since it as dropped online.Take a look:
Yash introduced as Raya in Toxic teaser
In the teaser of
Toxic, from the very first second,
Toxic: Introducing Raya demands attention. The 2-minute and 51-second teaser opens in a haunting graveyard setting during a funeral. A powerful crime boss presumes that no one would dare interrupt the final rites of his son. His men stand guard, confident and composed, believing they control the situation. However, this calm is short-lived.The atmosphere shifts dramatically with the arrival of Raya, played by Yash. His entry is explosive - both literally and figuratively. The graveyard erupts into chaos as explosions tear through the space, shattering the crime boss’s sense of control. Raya’s introduction is loud, aggressive, and unapologetically bold, setting the tone for what appears to be a dark, gritty, and intense action drama. Fans immediately noticed that this entry is unlike anything Yash has done before, and marks a fresh chapter in his career.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF08WVSvCok
About Toxic
Toxic is scheduled to hit theatres on March 19, 2026, where it will clash with Aditya Dhar’s
Dhurandhar Part 2, starring Ranveer Singh. The film boasts a strong ensemble cast including Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, and Nayanthara, adding to the anticipation.
Toxic promises to be a high-octane cinematic experience, and the teaser makes it clear that Yash’s return is anything but ordinary.