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Yash battles himself in ‘Toxic’ trailer, release set for August
The trailer of Yash's upcoming gangster drama 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' was unveiled at a star-studded event in Bengaluru. The 4-minute-38-second footage, set in the 1990s, shows Yash playing a…
The Story in Brief
The trailer of Yash's upcoming gangster drama 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' was unveiled at a star-studded event in Bengaluru. The 4-minute-38-second footage, set in the 1990s, shows Yash playing a feuding father and son named Raaya and Ticket. The film marks his first release since the blockbuster 'KGF: Chapter 2'.
Directed by National Award-winner Geetu Mohandas, the film stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and Shiva Rajkumar. Yash addressed earlier criticism over alleged female objectification in teasers. The film is shot in Kannada and English and will release worldwide on August 26, 2026, in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
The Indian Opinion
The 'Toxic' trailer launch has generated buzz, but the narrative around Yash calling his film 'ahead of its time' invites scrutiny. Critics question whether bold content justifies alleged objectification or excessive violence. The real test will be whether the film delivers a compelling story beyond its star power and spectacle. Audiences will decide if Yash has truly evolved from the KGF hangover or simply repackaged the formula.
Sources (4): cinemaexpress.com, deccanherald.com, deccanherald.com (2), timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
