The excitement surrounding Yash’s upcoming film Toxic - A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has reached new heights as the makers have revealed the film’s teaser
and Yash's introduction as Raya, coinciding with the actor’s 40th birthday. The actor is looking like a ruthless mafia boss in the introduction teaser, where he goes on a killing spree even in a graveyard!
Yash as Raya in Toxic
In the 2:51 min long teaser, that introduces Yash as Raya. The teaser begins with a funeral, and Yash creates havoc in the graveyard. As a Don in the teaser feels no one will dare to interrupt his son's funeral, Yash arrives, blasting off the entire graveyard as he makes love to a girl in his car. He later enter the graveyard to gun down every single person there. This is our introduction to the menacing, murderous and stone-cold Raya in Toxic - A Fairytale for Grown-Ups.
Watch the teaser here:
Earlier, the makers also revealed the first-look posters of the film’s female cast, featuring Nayanthara, 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.
More 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. Toxic will clash with highly anticipated part 2 of Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar, which has become India's highest grosser ever in a single language.
