Toxic (Indian film)

Indian film starring Yash

Toxic

First Look Poster

Directed by| Geetu Mohandas
Written by| Geetu Mohandas
Screenplay by| Geetu Mohandas
Produced by| Venkat K. Narayana
Starring| Yash

Production
company

KVN Productions
Monster Mind Creations

Release date

| December 2025
Country| India
Language| Kannada

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is an upcoming Indian Kannada-language period action-thriller film directed by Geetu Mohandas, produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under the banners of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations.[1] The film stars Yash in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast including Nayanthara, Darrell D'Silva, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria.[2]

## Cast

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* Yash: Confirmed to portray a charismatic lead character with a penchant for clubs, parties, and women.[3]

* Nayanthara
* Darell D'Silva
* Kiara Advani
* Huma Qureshi
* Tara Sutaria
* Shruti Hassan
* Akshay Oberoi[4][5]

## Production

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The film is directed by Geetu Mohandas, known for her critically acclaimed films such as Liar's Dice, India’s official submission for the 2014 Academy Awards and Moothon.[6] It is produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, with Yash also serving as a co-producer.[7][8]

## Release

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The film was initially planned for theatrical release on April 10, 2025. However, the release has been postponed due to production delays and no new date has been announced as of January 2025 but expected by the end of the year. The film will be released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi.[9]

## Marketing

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The film was announced on December 8, 2023, on KVN Productions' YouTube channel.[10][11] The first poster of the film was unveiled on January 7, and a first-look teaser was released the following day, on Yash's birthday.[12][13]

## Controversy

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In October 2024, the film faced controversy when the Karnataka Forest Department filed a case against the filmmakers for allegedly cutting down over 100 trees in Bengaluru without proper approval.[14] Karnataka's Environment Minister, Eshwar Khandre, instructed authorities to take strict action. The producer has stated that the shooting was conducted on private land with all necessary permissions.[15]

## References

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1. ^ [NDTV - Producer of Yash Starrer Toxic Charged](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/producer-of-yash-starrer-toxic-charged-for-illegal-tree-cutting-in-bengaluru-7001789)
2. ^ [Moneycontrol - Toxic Sparks Controversy](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-sparks-controversy-karnataka-government-registers-fir-over-tree-cutting-for-shoot-in-bengaluru-article-12865091.html)
3. ^ [Pinkvilla - Toxic first look](https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/toxic-first-look-rocking-star-yash-turns-into-charismatic-underworld-kingpin-with-love-for-clubs-parties-and-women-1366148)
4. ^ [OTTPlay - Toxic Birthday Peek](https://www.ottplay.com/news/toxic-birthday-peek-yash-is-swag-ultra-pro-in-first-visuals-of-geetu-mohandas-fairy-tale-for-grown-ups/5aeb6e5896411)
5. ^ [IMDb - Toxic (2025)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt27530512)
6. ^ [The Week - Geetu Mohandas in Kannada Cinema](https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2024/10/30/rocking-star-yash-new-kannada-movie-toxic-controversy-illegal-cutting-trees-in-reserve-forest.html)
7. ^ [Moneycontrol - Toxic Sparks Controversy](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-sparks-controversy-karnataka-government-registers-fir-over-tree-cutting-for-shoot-in-bengaluru-article-12865091.html)
8. ^ [Times of India - Toxic Budget](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-explains-the-complications-and-delay-over-toxic/articleshow/114502152.cms)
9. ^ [Moneycontrol - Toxic Sparks Controversy](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-sparks-controversy-karnataka-government-registers-fir-over-tree-cutting-for-shoot-in-bengaluru-article-12865091.html)
10. ^ [TOXIC - Rocking Star Yash | Geetu Mohandas | KVN Productions | Monster Mind Creations - 10.5 million views - Premiered on 8 Dec 2023]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bg5tM2jmUU
11. ^ [The ‘Toxic’ Journey Begins: Rocking Star Yash]https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/the-toxic-journey-begins-rocking-star-yash-article-112363174
12. ^ "Toxic teaser: A cigar-smoking Yash promises an extravagant film". India Today. 8 January 2025. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
13. ^ Ramachandran, Naman (8 January 2025). "Yash Unveils First-Look Video of 'Toxic' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
14. ^ [NDTV - Toxic Controversy](https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/producer-of-yash-starrer-toxic-charged-for-illegal-tree-cutting-in-bengaluru-7001789)
15. ^ [Moneycontrol - Toxic Controversy](https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-sparks-controversy-karnataka-government-registers-fir-over-tree-cutting-for-shoot-in-bengaluru-article-12865091.html)