Yash’s Toxic: Kiara Advani’s FIRST LOOK as Nadia sets the stage

Rocking Star Yash, the Kannada Film Industry’s (KFI) most bankable name, is gearing up for a grand comeback with Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. Slated for 2026, the film has already stirred massive anticipation, marking Yash’s return to the big screen after the record-shattering KGF: Chapter 2. While audiences were earlier teased with Yash’s fierce first glimpse, the spotlight has now shifted to Kiara Advani.

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Kiara Advani Introduced as Nadia

On Sunday, the makers unveiled Kiara Advani’s first look as Nadia, offering audiences their first peek into her character. The reveal hints at a role that could redefine her cinematic journey, firmly placing her within the bold and unconventional world of Toxic.

A Visual of Glamour and Quiet Sorrow

The poster places Kiara against a circus-inspired backdrop, blending visual opulence with an unmistakable emotional undertone. Beneath the shimmer lies a sense of grief and quiet melancholy, suggesting a layered character that balances spectacle with inner conflict. Nadia appears poised to explore a depth rarely seen before in Advani’s filmography.

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— Yash (@TheNameIsYash) December 21, 2025

A Vision Crafted by Geetu Mohandas

Directed by National Award-winner Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is co-written by Mohandas and Yash. The film is making history as the first major Indian project to be conceptualised, written, and shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and more.

Speaking about Kiara’s performance, Geetu shared, "Some performances don’t just belong to a film they redefine an artist. What Kiara created on screen in this film is nothing short of transformative. From our very first conversation, she placed an unwavering trust in a character that demanded everything from her – be it emotionally, mentally, and artistically. She didn’t just play the role, she lived it."

She further added, "As a director, I am deeply proud of her and for the performance she has delivered, and for the faith and heart she brought into our shared journey.”

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Release Plans and the Road Ahead

Produced by Yash and Venkat K. Narayana, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups boasts a formidable technical team and a carefully chosen release window. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on March 19, 2026, aligning with the festive Eid-Ugadi-Gudi Padwa weekend- four years after KGF: Chapter 2 rewrote box-office history.