Indian Superstar Yash has unveiled the English-language trailer for Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, the Geetu Mohandas-directed feature set to hit cinemas worldwide on Aug. 26. Shot simultaneously in English and Kannada, the film carries an international visual and cinematic sensibility, reflected in the way its story, characters and larger world have been imagined and brought to screen.
Yash stars in, co-writes, and produces the film, which also features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi in leading roles.
The trailer offers the first extended glimpse into the world of Toxic, introducing Yash in a double role alongside the film’s central ensemble and a visually stylized universe shaped by crime, power, desire and rebellion. Moving between high-energy action, dramatic confrontations and intimate character moments, the trailer establishes a world that feels expansive, contemporary and distinctly international in its visual language. The fact that the movie was shot in English, rather than dubbed, further complements the film’s global-facing aesthetic.
With its striking production design, atmospheric frames and genre-bending treatment, Toxic presents a world that moves beyond conventional cinematic boundaries. The trailer offers glimpses of the distinct personas played by Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi, while positioning Yash at the centre of a story driven by power, desire, violence and rebellion.
The film’s action also brings an international dimension to its filmmaking, with Hollywood action director J.J. Perry, known for his work on high-octane action across franchises including John Wick and Fast & Furious, coming on board for key action sequences. His involvement further adds to Toxic’s ambition to combine Indian storytelling with a globally resonant action language.
The film marks a significant screen departure for Yash following the global success of the KGF franchise. With KGF: Chapter 2 crossing the ₹1,200-crore mark worldwide and taking Yash’s stardom globally, the franchise established a strong international footprint for the actor and his cinema.
About the Film
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is directed by Geetu Mohandas and stars Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi. Shot simultaneously in English and Kannada, the film is produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations and will release worldwide in Kannada, Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam on Aug. 26, 2026.
