Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is one of the most awaited Indian pan-India films, marking the grand return of Rocking Star Yash after the massive success of KGF: Chapter 2. Directed by National Award–winning filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, the film is a high-octane multilingual action thriller set against a dark gangster backdrop in Goa.
Produced by KVN Productions and other major banners, Toxic promises a unique blend of stylized action, intense drama, and international-scale filmmaking.
Toxic Movie Release Date (Confirmed)
The makers have officially confirmed that Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups will release worldwide on March 19, 2026.
The release date is strategically chosen to coincide with major Indian festivals like Ugadi and Gudi Padwa, and it also falls close to Eid-ul-Fitr, ensuring a massive holiday box-office window across India.
Earlier, the film was planned for an April 2025 release but faced delays due to its ambitious scale and extensive production work.
Toxic Teaser & Trailer Update
A teaser was released on January 8, 2026, coinciding with Yash’s birthday, and it instantly created huge buzz across social media.
- The teaser introduced Yash’s character Raya, a powerful and enigmatic gangster.
- The visuals hinted at a drug cartel–driven narrative set in a period-era Goa.
- Stylish cinematography, intense background score, and Yash’s rugged look grabbed massive attention.
As of now, there is no official trailer release date, but industry reports suggest the full trailer will arrive closer to the March 2026 release, alongside aggressive promotional campaigns.
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Toxic Movie Story & Setting
Toxic is set in a period gangster world in Goa, revolving around the dark underbelly of a drug cartel. The film is described as a fairy tale for grown-ups, blending raw realism with stylized storytelling.
Director Geetu Mohandas is known for her unconventional narratives, and Toxic is expected to deliver a fresh cinematic experience unlike typical commercial action films.
Toxic Movie Budget
The reported budget of Toxic makes it one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.
- Estimated budget: ₹300 crore
- Speculated high-end cost: up to ₹600 crore
- Yash’s reported remuneration: ₹50 crore
The massive budget is attributed to:
- International technicians
- Large-scale sets
- Period detailing
- Extensive action sequences
- Multilingual production and global release plans
Toxic Movie Languages
The film is shot in Kannada and English, highlighting its global ambition.
Dubbed versions will be released in:
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Malayalam
This positions Toxic firmly as a pan-India and international release.
Toxic Full Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yash as Raya
- Nayanthara as Ganga
- Kiara Advani
- Huma Qureshi
- Tara Sutaria
Technical Crew
- Director: Geetu Mohandas
- Cinematography: Rajeev Ravi
- Music: Ravi Basrur, Jeremy Stack
- Production: KVN Productions & others
The collaboration of Geetu Mohandas and Yash is being hailed as one of the most exciting actor-director pairings in recent Indian cinema.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is shaping up to be a landmark film in Indian cinema. With Yash in a fierce new avatar, Geetu Mohandas’ bold direction, and a massive production scale, the film has all the ingredients to become a box-office phenomenon in 2026.
Fans now eagerly await the full trailer and music updates as the release date approaches.
Chaitan Limkar is a tech and entertainment writer passionate about innovation, media, and the stories shaping the digital world.
