BENGALURU, Jan. 11, 2026
South Indian superstar Yash has reportedly secured a remuneration of ₹50 crore for his lead role as Raya in the upcoming pan-India film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, making him the highest-paid actor in the project.
According to industry reports, Yash’s fee reflects his star power following the success of the KGF franchise. The Geetu Mohandas-directed action drama features a multi-star cast, with several prominent actresses in key roles.
Bollywood actress Kiara Advani, playing Nadia, is reported to have charged approximately ₹15 crore. South Indian star Nayanthara, essaying the character Ganga, is said to have received between ₹12 crore and ₹18 crore.
Tara Sutaria, in the role of Rebecca, and Huma Qureshi, portraying Elizabeth, are each reportedly earning between ₹2 crore and ₹3 crore. Rukmini Vasanth, appearing as Melissa, is said to have been paid between ₹3 crore and ₹5 crore.
The substantial remunerations for the ensemble cast indicate that Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is shaping up as a high-budget production. The film, produced under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, is scheduled for release in 2026.
