Toxic teaser: Meet Natalie Burn, the 'ultra-bold' actress who unveils Yash’s Raya

Rocking Star Yash rang in his 40th birthday with a reveal that shook the internet. The makers of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups unveiled the film’s pivotal character- Raya-through a blistering announcement that sets the mood for what’s to come. With a magnetic flourish, Yash declares 'Daddy is home', signalling the storm his new avatar is about to unleash. After spotlighting the women of Toxic- Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth- the spotlight now locks onto the film’s driving force: Raya.

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Darkness Unleashed: A Teaser That Pulls No Punches

The teaser opens at a cemetery funeral, disrupted by a violent gang. The leader insists on burying his son in peace, forcing everyone out. Chaos erupts when a mortuary van crashes into a tree. A drunk driver rigs dynamite. Inside the van, Yash is seen with a seductress- seconds before a chain of explosions tears through the crematorium.

From the smoke emerges Raya, gripping a Tommy gun, striding straight into the lens and announcing, "Daddy is home." What follows is a brutal takedown as he advances on the gang leader.

Viral Verdict: Fans Lose It

The first look detonated across social media. Fans christened Toxic the 'baap of KGF'. One netizen quipped, "THE WORLD IS MY TERRITORY" bro took this dialogue seriously." Another chimed in, "Yeh hoga asli Dhurandhar." The consensus: Yash has upped the ante.

A Shock That Sparked Debate

Beyond the carnage, what truly stunned viewers was Yash’s never-seen-before persona and the intimate car sequence that spirals into explosive destruction. The audacity of the moment amplified the film’s unfiltered, unapologetically dark identity.

@grok who is she?

— Karan (@Realkaranmgowda) January 8, 2026

The Woman Everyone’s Talking About 

Curiosity soon turned toward the seductress many dubbed the ‘ultra-bold’ actress. She is Natalie Burn, a Ukrainian-American actress, producer, and CEO of 7Heaven Productions. Born Natalia Guslistaya in Kyiv, she later became an American citizen, carving a career that spans acting, writing, and producing.

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Natalie Burn: Global Clout Meets Indian Scale 

Burn has featured in action-heavy titles like The Expendables 3 and Mechanic: Resurrection. She earned attention for Til Death Do Us Part (2023), starring as the bride while also producing the film.

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Through 7Heaven Productions and Born To Burn Films, she commands influence both on screen and behind the camera. Her casting in Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups brings international heft and global curiosity to Yash’s explosive world.

Meanwhile, some voices in the industry have begun drawing an intriguing parallel, likening National Award-winning filmmaker Geetu Mohandas to a female counterpart of Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the director who jolted audiences with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal.

Sandeep Reddy Wanga Female version 😮‍💨🔥#ToxicTheMovie#YashBOSSpic.twitter.com/KYmIw3Y9mW

— Hithesh ᵀᵒˣᶦᶜ (@YashViratstan) January 8, 2026