Filmmaker Geetu Mohandas has praised Kiara Advani’s performance in his upcoming directorial venture, “Toxic.”
Transformative Performance
Geetu described Advani’s acting as nothing short of transformative. He remarked, “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. 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.”
First Look Unveiled
On Sunday, the makers of the film unveiled the first look of Kiara Advani as Nadia, hinting at a powerful and transformative role. The initial visuals present Kiara in a glamorous light set against a colorful circus backdrop, while a closer look reveals a character rich in emotion.
Multilingual Production
“Toxic,” directed by Geetu Mohandas, has been filmed simultaneously in English and Kannada, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages. The film boasts a formidable technical team, featuring National Award winner Rajeev Ravi as cinematographer, music by Ravi Basrur, editing by Ujwal Kulkarni, and production design led by TP Abid. The action sequences will be choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry, known for “John Wick,” and National Award-winning duo Anbariv.
Release Details
Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, “Toxic” is set to hit theatres on the long festive weekend of 19th March 2026, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa. The action film also features a talented cast, including Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi, and Sudev Nair.
High Expectations
Talking about the film, Akshay Oberoi had earlier expressed, “I’m sure Toxic will also be received with the same love because of its scale and strong production value. It’s Yash’s next big project after KGF 2, and expectations are sky-high.”