Yash's Toxic Teaser Too Much For Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Animal Director 'Knocked Out' By Geetu Mohandas Film

Rocking

Star Yash celebrated his 40th birthday with the release of the much-anticipated teaser for his upcoming gangster action drama, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film marks Yash's grand return to cinema after the massive success of KGF: Chapter 2. The explosive teaser introduces Yash's fierce character Raya in a visually stunning and chaotic display of action, violence, and attitude. The two-and-a-half-minute teaser has already created massive waves in the entertainment industry, with prominent filmmakers praising its style and execution. Animal director Sandeep Reddy Vanga has publicly praised the Toxic teaser on social media, expressing his admiration for the film's bold approach.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga 'Knocked Out' By Toxic Teaser

Taking to his X account, Sandeep posted his reaction saying, "TOXIC teaser just knocked me out. Style. Attitude. Chaos. Happy Birthday Yash." His candid appreciation highlights how the teaser's aggressive and unapologetic visual language has impressed one of Bollywood's most controversial and celebrated filmmakers.

The Toxic teaser opens dramatically in a cemetery during a funeral ceremony. However, things take a dark turn when Yash's character Raya arrives on the scen. The teaser features intense action sequences including explosions, gunfire, and the infamous line 'Daddy's home' that has become instantly iconic among fans. Yash appears in an all-black outfit, wielding a Thompson machine gun while maintaining an intense, menacing presence.

Film Details And Release

Toxic brings together an impressive ensemble cast including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth. The film has been shot simultaneously in Kannada and English with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Director Geetu Mohandas, known for her National Award-winning film Liar's Dice, has co-written the script with Yash himself, who is also a co-producer on the project.The film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026, positioning it for a major box-office clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2.