Yash’s much-awaited film Toxic has released its English-language trailer, building anticipation ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on August 26.
The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is an action thriller centred on themes of power, betrayal and personal consequence, set within a fictionalised Goa during the final years of Portuguese colonial rule.
Yash plays a dual role in the film, appearing as both Raya and Ticket, as the story follows characters navigating the underworld of the city through both violence and strategic manipulation.
The trailer has drawn a strong response from international audiences, with viewers praising the natural feel of the English dialogue and the film’s global scale.
Toxic will release worldwide on August 26 across Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, marking a coordinated multi-language rollout for the film.
The film is billed as ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ and arrives as one of the most anticipated Kannada-language releases of the year.
Toxic is directed by Geetu Mohandas, with Yash serving as co-writer and producer through his banner Monster Mind Creations.
The film’s action sequences were designed by Hollywood stunt coordinator J.J. Perry, known for his work on the John Wick and Fast & Furious franchises.
Toxic was shot simultaneously in English and Kannada rather than dubbed afterward, a choice the makers say gives the dialogue a more natural feel in both versions.
The ensemble cast includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi alongside Yash, who plays a dual role as Raya and Ticket.
North American distribution rights for the film have been secured by Prime Media Studios, with English and Kannada versions both set to screen in theatres there.
Kiara Advani joined the film’s cast in 2024 as the female lead, marking her Kannada-language debut, while Nayanthara signed on for a key role the following year.
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