Toxic Trailer Launches for Yash's Gangster Film

The trailer for the highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairytale for GrownUps was released on August 8, 2026, following a grand launch event in Bengaluru. The film, starring actor Yash in a dual role, is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026.

The launch event at AMB Cinemas in Bengaluru featured the film's director, Geetu Mohandas, and its ensemble cast, including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. The trailer offers the first full look at the ambitious gangster drama, which marks Yash's return to the big screen after four years. It depicts a dark, stylized world of crime, betrayal, and revenge, with Yash portraying a fearless gangster. A key reveal in the trailer is Yash appearing in a double role as both a father and his son, though the exact relationship between the characters is not confirmed.

Yash has described the project as more than a typical gangster film. In an interview, he stated, "At face value, it may seem like a typical gangster drama packed with action, but it's far more layered. It explores deep psychological themes and aspects of human behaviour that audiences can relate to." He also compared the...