Toxic: Yash's Shirtless Smoking Video Goes Viral, Fans Say 'Rocky Bhai Swag Sabse Alag Hai'

After

the success of KGF: Chapter 2, superstar Yash took a well-deserved break from the spotlight. Now, the Kannada powerhouse is back in action with his next big project, Toxic, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Geetu Mohandas.

Shirtless BTS clip sends fans into frenzy

Recently, a behind-the-scenes video from the film’s sets leaked online, sending social media into a frenzy. In the viral clip, Yash is seen shirtless on a balcony, casually smoking, exuding effortless style and attitude — the same charm that made him a national icon as Rocky Bhai.

Omg 😳 Toxic Leak Video... Yash is Looking Damm Too Good... #Yash #ToxicTheMovie pic.twitter.com/t91CUZcstN

— Shehzad Ali (@SHEHZADALI90) October 13, 2025

Fans flooded social media with reactions: “Just look at the swag!” wrote one user, while another added, “Rocky Bhai swag sabse alag hai.” A third exclaimed, “Omg! Toxic leak video… Yash is looking damn too good!” The short clip has only heightened anticipation for his long-awaited return.

Star-studded cast

Toxic boasts an ensemble cast including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi, and Sudev Nair. Kiara has already wrapped her portions, while the remaining cast members are expected to join the schedule soon.Directed by Geetu Mohandas, known for her distinctive storytelling and cinematic realism, Toxic promises to showcase Yash in an intense new avatar, a departure from his KGF persona, yet filled with the same magnetic energy.ALSO READ: Nagarjuna Compares Pradeep Ranganathan To Rajinikanth And Dhanush Amid ‘Not Hero Material’ Comment

Release date and box office clash

Toxic is being shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. The film is slated for a grand theatrical release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Ugadi and Eid, making it one of the most anticipated festive releases of the year.Interestingly, Yash’s Toxic is set to clash at the box office with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, as well as Indra Kumar’s Dhamaal 4, featuring Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, and Jaaved Jaaferi.Whether the clash will be avoided remains uncertain, but with Yash’s massive pan-India following post-KGF 2, Toxic is already shaping up to be one of 2026’s biggest cinematic events.