As Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups steadily moves closer to its much-awaited theatrical release on March 19, 2026, the makers continue to unveil intriguing glimpses from its dark and immersive universe. Adding a powerful new layer to the film’s growing hype, the team has now revealed a striking first-look poster introducing Nayanthara as Ganga—a character who appears poised to redefine the film’s narrative intensity.
The newly unveiled poster presents Nayanthara in a stunning yet lethal avatar. Radiating confidence and authority, she commands attention with a gun in hand, exuding a composed fearlessness that instantly establishes Ganga as a force to be reckoned with. Set against the opulent backdrop of a grand casino entrance, the visual frames her as a woman in control—elegant, dangerous, and unapologetically powerful.
Widely celebrated for her versatility, emotional depth and enduring star power, Nayanthara has long been regarded as one of Indian cinema’s most iconic performers. With Toxic, she ventures into darker, more complex territory, embracing a character that amplifies her natural screen presence while revealing a bold, unfamiliar edge. Her introduction further elevates expectations for what is already shaping up to be Rocking Star Yash’s most ambitious project to date.
Introducing Nayanthara as GANGA in – A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups #TOXIC #TOXICTheMovie
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After rewriting box-office records with KGF: Chapter 2, Yash returns to the big screen with Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, a film that promises to challenge conventions at every turn. Each character reveal has added depth and intrigue to its world. Earlier, Kiara Advani stirred excitement with her reveal as Nadia—graceful yet haunted, her glamour masking deep emotional scars. This was followed by Huma Qureshi’s dramatic first look as Elizabeth, whose enigmatic presence and old-world Gothic allure left audiences intrigued.
Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is being filmed simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and several other languages, highlighting its global aspirations. The film brings together an impressive technical crew, including National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, music composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni and production designer TP Abid.
Action sequences promise to be a major highlight, choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry (John Wick) alongside National Award-winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee. Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is set for a massive theatrical release during the festive long weekend of March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi and Gudi Padwa.
