Bengaluru | January 12, 2026
The much-awaited action-drama ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ continues to create massive buzz across India. Sources close to the production have confirmed that Nayanthara will play a powerful and emotionally pivotal role as Yash’s sister, shaping the film’s dramatic and action-heavy narrative. Her character, Ganga, is said to drive key story arcs alongside Yash’s protagonist Raya.
⭐ Massive Pan-India Star Cast
The film features one of the strongest multi-industry ensembles in recent years:
Yash as Raya
The Kannada superstar leads the film in a dark, stylish gangster avatar.
Nayanthara as Ganga
Plays Yash’s sister—described as a high-impact, emotionally charged role essential to the film’s action graph.
Kiara Advani as Nadia
The lead actress, with a character reportedly inspired by Cirque du Soleil performers.
Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth
A powerful antagonist with a dominating on-screen presence.
Tara Sutaria as Rebecca
Appears in a glamorous and crucial role.
Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa
Adds dramatic depth to the ensemble.
Additional Cast
Tovino Thomas, Akshay Oberoi, and Sudev Nair will also appear in important roles.
🎬 Teaser Shatters Records
The official first teaser—titled “Introducing Raya”—was released on January 8, 2026, at 10:10 AM, marking Yash’s 40th birthday celebration.
Within just 24 hours, the teaser:
Crossed 220 million+ views across platforms
Set new social media engagement records
Established Yash’s return as one of the biggest pan-India cinematic moments
The teaser showcases Yash in a dark, violent, sleek gangster world, setting expectations for a visually rich and emotionally intense narrative.
🎥 Theatrical Release Date
‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is set for a global theatrical release on March 19, 2026, in:
Kannada
Hindi
Tamil
Telugu
Malayalam
The film’s multilingual rollout signals major pan-India ambitions and international audience appeal.
