# Kiara Advani shot rain scene for ‘Toxic’ six months pregnant, says Huma Qureshi 2026-08-26T06:51:28+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Huma Qureshi has revealed that Kiara Advani shot a rain sequence for the film *Toxic* while she was around six months pregnant. Speaking at the film’s pre-release event in Chennai, Huma said she herself was struggling with a severe headache during the shoot, but seeing Kiara continue without complaint inspired her to push through the discomfort. "Every single time I wanted to complain I would look at her," Huma recalled. She described Kiara as "standing like a rock" throughout the scene. Kiara confirmed the timeline with a nod. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash in a dual role, released worldwide on August 26, 2026. With a reported budget of Rs 500 crore, it ranks among the most expensive Indian productions. ## Indian Opinion Analysis The film's reported budget of Rs 500 crore places it in the same bracket as other big-ticket Kannada and pan-India releases. Yash's previous film, *K.G.F: Chapter 2*, earned over Rs 1,000 crore globally and set high expectations for his next project. Kiara Advani's continued shooting during pregnancy is unusual in an industry where insurance policies and production schedules often prevent such situations. The film's release on August 26, 2026, during the post-monsoon period, is a strategic window for high-decibel openings. The real measure of success will be whether the film can match or exceed the opening-day collections of *K.G.F: Chapter 2*. ## Coverage - news.abplive.com Led with a flattering anecdote from a co-star, framing the star's dedication positively with no critical angle. This brief was synthesised by AI from the source linked above. Tags: Geetu Mohandas, Huma Qureshi, Kiara Advani, Toxic, Yash Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/kiara-advani-shot-rain-scene-for-toxic-six-months-pregnant-says-huma-qureshi/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/kiara-advani-shot-rain-scene-for-toxic-six-months-pregnant-says-huma-qureshi/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes. How this brief was made: an AI model read the report linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/