The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups have once again set the internet buzzing with the release of a striking new poster featuring Yash in an unexpected avatar.
The latest reveal introduces audiences to Ticket — a sleek, clean-shaven character also played by Yash — marking his second look from the film and hinting strongly at a gripping dual-role narrative.
Earlier, fans were captivated by his rugged, bearded look as Raya, which quickly dominated social media through fan art, theories, and viral discussions. Now, the clean-shaven transformation arrives as a dramatic contrast, deepening curiosity about the film’s layered storyline.
The teaser has already generated massive global traction. Within 24 hours, it amassed an impressive 197 million views and trended on YouTube across multiple countries. The response extended far beyond view counts, sparking detailed discussions and fan theories.
Viewers have been dissecting the teaser frame by frame — speculating about timelines, debating whether the narrative spans different eras, and exploring how the two characters portrayed by Yash might intersect within the film’s universe.
The buzz has resonated strongly across international markets as well. In the Tamil-speaking regions, audiences in Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia have engaged deeply with the teaser. Meanwhile, in the Hindi-speaking belt, it has gained traction across Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bangladesh, and Bahrain.
Back home, the excitement has been equally intense, with the teaser trending across several Indian states, reinforcing the film’s positioning as a pan-Indian and globally appealing project.
Yash’s decision to shed his signature beard — long associated with his iconic on-screen persona — has further surprised audiences. The new look for Ticket appears sharp and intimidating, adding to the intrigue surrounding the film’s narrative.
Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas, who also directs the project, the film has been shot simultaneously in Kannada and English. Dubbed versions are planned across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and more.
Produced by Venkat K. Narayana alongside Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is set for a theatrical release on March 19, 2026.
With its evolving reveals and expanding global buzz, anticipation continues to grow.