A period gangster drama directed by Geetu Mohandas, starring Yash in a dual role alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. Here's the cast, release date, trailer and story details — kept short and up to date.
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Theatrical release, the delays behind it, and language-wise rollout across India and worldwide.
CastYash's dual role, plus Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.
VideoWhat the trailer reveals, its tone, and details from the trailer launch event.
PlotA spoiler-light look at the premise — a period gangster tale set against a power struggle.
MusicThe composers working on Toxic and what's been revealed about its soundtrack so far.
NumbersWhy Toxic is being called one of Indian cinema's most expensive productions ever.
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Subtitled A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Toxic is a period gangster film set largely in Goa. Yash plays Raya in a dual role, and the story follows the personal cost of ambition — with the women around him playing an active part in the power struggle rather than staying on the sidelines. Directed by National Award-winner Geetu Mohandas, who also co-wrote the story with Yash.
Shot simultaneously in Kannada and English — a first for a major Indian production — and set for release across six languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.
Cinematography by Rajeev Ravi, editing by Ujwal Kulkarni, and music helmed by Ravi Basrur with additional composers Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami.
Toxic is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on August 26, 2026, after being rescheduled a few times from its original 2025 window.
Geetu Mohandas, known for Moothon, directs Toxic and co-wrote its story with lead actor Yash.
It was conceived and shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, and will also release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.
Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth all play significant roles alongside Yash.