KGF superstar Yash made his 40th birthday unforgettable by dropping the much-awaited teaser of his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The two-minute teaser has taken the internet by storm, showcasing Yash in a darker, more audacious avatar and setting the tone for what promises to be a stylish, high-octane cinematic spectacle.
The teaser opens on an eerie note with a funeral scene unfolding in a cemetery, instantly creating an atmosphere of mystery and tension. The silence is broken when a sleek car arrives, disrupting the solemn setting and hinting that chaos is about to follow. Inside the vehicle, an intimate and unsettling moment unfolds, building the “toxic” mood of the narrative just seconds before a massive explosion rips through the calm.
Amid thick fog and swirling smoke, Yash makes his grand entry as Raya — cigarette in hand, exuding raw swagger. In a striking visual, a shirtless and tattooed Yash slips into an oversized black coat before delivering the now-viral line, “Daddy’s home.” The teaser then shifts into full throttle, with Yash wielding guns, unleashing destruction, and reaffirming why he remains one of Indian cinema’s most commanding action stars.
At a time when action films are dominating the box office across languages, Yash appears determined to raise the bar even higher. Sharing the teaser on social media, the actor wrote, “RAYA. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups in cinemas worldwide on 19-03-2026.” The announcement instantly ignited social media, with fans flooding comment sections in celebration.
“Monster is back,” one fan declared. Another wrote, “The world is my territory,” while a third exclaimed, “It’s Rocky territory,” referencing Yash’s iconic KGF character.
Toxic is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under the banners of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. The film is being shot simultaneously in Kannada and English and will be dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, ensuring a truly pan-Indian and global release.
The film is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Geetu Mohandas and features a powerhouse ensemble cast including Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. Ahead of the teaser launch, the makers had already unveiled the first-look posters of Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth, adding to the growing anticipation.
With its bold visuals, explosive action, and Yash’s magnetic presence, Toxic is shaping up to be one of the most awaited films of 2026.