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‘Toxic’ trailer out: Yash, Kiara Advani star in gangster drama
The makers of 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups' released its trailer at an event in Bengaluru on Saturday. The film stars Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria.…
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The makers of 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups' released its trailer at an event in Bengaluru on Saturday. The film stars Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film is scheduled to release on August 26, 2026. The trailer depicts Yash as a gangster named Raya, whose character shoots his own son. Kiara Advani plays Nadia, and Tara Sutaria plays Rebecca. The film has been shot simultaneously in English and Kannada, with dubbed versions in multiple Indian languages including Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil.
Yash told Fandango correspondent Nikki Novak that the film is 'not a typical gangster action story' and that it has 'deep psychology' and aspects of human life that audiences can relate to. He confirmed the film aims to be both a visual treat and something that makes a psychological impact on viewers. The producer is Venkat K. Narayana under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations.
The Indian Opinion
The storytelling around 'Toxic' risks burying genuine cinematic ambition under a pile of hyperbolic adjectives. Words like 'delicious', 'lavish', and 'phenomenal' create an unrealistic hype that can backfire. Instead of building excitement, inflated language raises expectations that may not be met. The real test is whether the film's psychology and visual spectacle translate into a cohesive narrative, not just a collection of buzzwords. Audiences will decide if the substance matches the style on August 26.
Source: timesnownews.com
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