Kannada superstar Yash has made a thunderous return to the spotlight with the release of the teaser for his upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, which was unveiled on January 8, 2026, marking his 40th birthday. The gangster drama is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026, and the teaser has already ignited massive buzz across social media.
In Toxic, Yash plays Raya, a dark, unapologetic and brutally intense gangster, showcasing a never-seen-before avatar that pushes his on-screen persona to new extremes.
🎥 A Dark and Explosive Teaser
The 2-minute-31-second teaser opens in a haunting graveyard, where a funeral is underway. As prayers echo through the cemetery, an armed gang storms the scene, attempting to seize control of the burial to lay their own leader’s son to rest. A chilling exchange sets the tone:
“Do you think he’ll come?”
“I don’t think so. Nobody’s so insane.”
That line becomes the perfect setup for Raya’s dramatic entry.
A speeding car crashes near the graveyard gates, followed by a drunken man planting explosives in an eerie and chaotic sequence. Moments later, the entire area erupts in flames as Yash’s character detonates the bomb, walking through the destruction with a Thompson machine gun, a cigar, and chilling confidence.
Dressed in an all-black outfit, Raya is shown gunning down enemies and slicing through chaos in a larger-than-life portrayal. The teaser ends with his menacing line:
“Daddy’s home.”
🎂 Birthday Surprise for Fans
Sharing the teaser on Yash’s birthday, the makers wrote:
“Get a good look at your danger – Introducing RAYA.”
The moment turned into a major celebration for fans, with #DaddyIsHome trending within minutes of release.
🎬 About ‘Toxic’
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a gangster action drama set in early 1990s Goa. The story is believed to revolve around a dangerous drug cartel, with Yash’s character at the heart of its dark underworld.
The film features a strong ensemble cast including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth, making it one of the most awaited pan-India releases of 2026.
Cast and Language Details of ‘Toxic’
The makers of ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ have revealed an impressive and star-studded female cast for the film. The first-look posters introduced five powerful characters, each played by a leading actress:
- Kiara Advani as Nadia
- Nayanthara as Ganga
- Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth
- Tara Sutaria as Rebecca
- Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa
Each of these characters is expected to play a key role in shaping the intense and layered narrative of the gangster drama.
🌍 Multi-Language Pan-India Release
Toxic has been filmed in Kannada and English and will be released in multiple Indian languages, including:
Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, ensuring a pan-India and global audience for Yash’s highly awaited comeback film.
