Yash’s ‘Toxic’: Cast, Plot, Release, CBFC Rating, Duration, Rates, Box Office Prediction, Everything to Know About Geetu Mohanda’s Film Starring Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth | Hindi Movie News

Yash will return to the big screen with ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups’, almost four years after the box office success of ‘KGF: Chapter 2’. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the gangster drama is scheduled to release in theaters globally on August 26, 2026. The film has already generated considerable buzz, with its combination of Yash’s star power, Geetu Mohandas’ distinctive filmmaking style and an ensemble cast making it one of the most watched Indian releases of the year.

Cast of ‘Toxic’

Toxic features Yash in the central role, with the actor supposedly playing a dual character involving Raya and Rumi/Ticket. Kiara Advani plays Nadia, Rumi’s mother, while Nayanthara plays Ganga, described as Raya’s sister. Rukmini Vasanth plays Mellisa, an arms dealer, while Huma Qureshi appears as Elizabeth and Tara Sutaria as Rebecca. The supporting cast also includes Akshay Oberoi as Tony, Sudev Nair as Karmadi and Darrell D’Silva as Salvador.The film marks a major collaboration between Yash and Geetu Mohandas, with the director stepping into a world of large-scale action after her acclaimed Malayalam films.

Plot of ‘Toxic’

Set in post-independence Goa, the film follows a gangster caught between loyalty, morality and the search for redemption in a world ruled by violence and envy. According to its official tagline, the story is supported by an atmospheric setting, hard-hitting action and morally gray characters, and ultimately investigates what it costs to pursue both love and redemption in the shadow of darkness.

‘Toxic’ obtains the A certificate from the CBFC

Toxic was originally expected to be released on March 19, 2026 before tensions in the Middle East pushed it to June 4, and it was ultimately rescheduled once again to accommodate international distribution deals. The Central Board of Film Certification has cleared the film with an ‘A’ certificate and a running time of 3 hours and 12 minutes, without asking for any visual cut. However, the board has directed the makers to mute and swap two words in the original Kannada version, along with mandatory disclaimers against tobacco and alcohol.

‘Toxic’ runtime is more than three hours

At 3 hours and 12 minutes, Toxic is one of the longest theatrical releases of 2026. The extended runtime indicates that Geetu Mohandas has packed the film with substantial narrative, character arcs, and action scenes.Toxic advance booking points to strong openingThe early trend in ticket sales has strengthened expectations surrounding the opening of Toxic. Pre-ordering for the film opened several days before its release, and screenings quickly filled up at major centers. Mumbai has witnessed particularly strong demand, prompting exhibitors to add morning screenings as well as evening shows.Early indicators suggest a massive opening is in play. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, advance bookings alone had crossed 6,34,433 tickets as of 9 am on August 24, translating into a gross revenue of approximately Rs 32.7 crore, a figure that represents only advance sales and still does not take into account spot bookings on the day of launch. Given the magnitude of the rumors, trade observers expect the numbers to rise significantly once the film is released.

Yash addresses the controversy surrounding ‘Toxic’

The film has faced considerable online discussion over the representation of its female characters, particularly after the release of its promotional material and the song ‘Tabaahi’. At a recent pre-launch event in Hyderabad, Yash directly addressed the criticism. He argued that the promotional material does not fully represent the film and urged audiences to experience the story before jumping to conclusions about its treatment of women.Calling Toxic “bold”, “original”, “ambitious” and “groundbreaking”, Yash also highlighted Geetu Mohandas’ role as the film’s director and said that there is a significant female perspective within the story. She told the audience that the film has “a voice for women,” suggesting that the context surrounding her female characters will become clearer when viewers watch the entire film.

Where was ‘Toxic’ filmed?

The production took the crew across multiple real-world locations, giving the film a broad and authentic backdrop. The shoot covered Bengaluru Palace and Peenya belt, Mumbai’s Film City and Madh Island, Goa’s Palolem Beach, Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu and Jaipur in Rajasthan.

‘Toxic’ Cast Fees and Yash’s Producer Role

Yash is also producing ‘Toxic’ under Monster Mind Creations. According to reports cited in the reference material, he has not collected separate acting fees for the project. According to a Siasat report, Kiara Advani is paid around Rs 15 million, while Nayanthara’s remuneration is said to be between Rs 12 and Rs 18 million. Rukmini Vasanth reportedly earns between Rs 3 crore and Rs 5 crore, and Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria are also said to have received fees in the range of Rs 3 crore-Rs 5 crore.

‘Toxic’ box office expectations

According to Sacnilk, ‘Toxic’ had recorded a gross advance booking of around Rs. 26.25 crore across India as of Monday, August 24, and the figure covers tickets sold without block seating. When block seats are included, the reported gross income increases to approximately Rs. 34.71 crores. Among the other language versions, the Tamil version has generated around Rs. 63.61 lakh gross in advance, the Malayalam version has crossed Rs. 21.61 lakh, and the Telugu version clocked in around Rs. 15.32 lakh so far, according to the same tracker. Sacnilk also notes that ‘Toxic’ will have a massive release worldwide and will cover around 12,000 screens. Trade analysts on the platform believe that if Toxic delivers on the scale and intensity promised by its promotional material, it has the potential to go far beyond being a big release with Yash’s post-‘KGF’ stardom, fresh and massive avatar, strong franchise goodwill, A-certificate positioning and overseas potential all working in the film’s favor for a major global box office run. With these numbers still rising in the final stretch before release, industry observers expect ‘Toxic’ to post one of the biggest releases of the year once spot bookings on release day are taken into account.

‘Toxic’ launch languages

The film will reach audiences in multiple language markets, expanding its theatrical presence beyond its Kannada roots. Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is scheduled for release in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and English.