Nayanthara Praises Yash's Sacrifices at Toxic Trailer Launch

Actress Nayanthara made a rare promotional appearance at the trailer launch for the film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for GrownUps in Bengaluru on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The event, held for the highly anticipated gangster drama, saw the actor praise her director Geetu Mohandas and costar Yash, while also highlighting the sacrifices made by Yash's family during the film's lengthy production.

Nayanthara, who plays the character Ganga, explained that she typically avoids promotional events because she does not feel comfortable with them. However, she made an exception for this project after a personal call from Yash. "It's not that I don't want to attend promotional events, it's just that I am not very good at it. I stay away from it, but this was special. Yash just made a call, and it was enough for me to attend the event," she said.

The actor revealed she was initially hesitant to join the film due to its large ensemble cast. She had previously worked with director Geetu Mohandas about 20 years ago and was unsure about the new project. "When she called me for this film, I wasn't so sure because there are a lot of actors in the film, and usually, I am a little careful or apprehensive...