The teaser of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups was released on Thursday, the same day actor Yash turned 40. The video shows Yash in a strong and mysterious role called Raya, and it quickly caught the attention of fans.
The teaser begins in a graveyard. Suddenly, gunshots break the silence. Yash appears as Raya, looking calm, brave, and fearless, while holding a Tommy gun. The short clip soon started trending on social media because it shows a dark and powerful side of his character and hints at an action-packed story.
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Toxic teaser released on Yash’s birthday
The film’s team had already confirmed on Wednesday that a major update from Toxic would be revealed on January 8, the same day Yash turns 40.
In his message, Yash said he understood how much his fans were waiting to meet him and added that he misses them too. He shared that even though he wanted to celebrate with fans, he could not do so as he is "fully immersed" in shooting for Toxic to ensure the film is completed on time. He also promised that they would meet in a "much bigger way" soon and assured everyone that he would personally read all birthday wishes sent to him.
Toxic Posters and Cast build buzz
To further build hype, the filmmakers recently released character posters of Yash and the film’s leading actresses Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. These visuals gave a glimpse of the film’s dark and action-heavy theme.
About Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is a period gangster drama directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film is jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under the banners KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations.
The project has attracted strong attention for its large scale, dark tone, and star-studded cast, which includes Rukmini Vasanth, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Huma Qureshi.
With Yash’s powerful entry as Raya and the mysterious tone set by the teaser, Toxic is shaping up to be one of the most awaited films in the coming months.