As promised, the makers of Yash’s much-anticipated period gangster drama, “Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups,” have revealed the first glimpse of his character, Raya, coinciding with his 40th birthday.
Filmmaker Karan Johar expressed his excitement after witnessing the action-packed preview, congratulating Yash on this memorable birthday announcement. KJo described the sneak peek into “Toxic” as “kick ass.” He shared the video on his Instagram Stories, writing, “WOW!!!! What a BIRTHDAY announcement!!! Truly ROCKING! @thenameisyash happy Birthday and this KICKS ASS! (sic).”
The Intense Preview
The clip opens against the eerie silence of a cemetery during a burial ceremony. We see Yash’s character in a car with a woman, sharing an intimate moment. Despite the bomb placed behind them, they appear unfazed.
However, the calm atmosphere quickly shatters with a sudden explosion and gunfire, leading to chaos. As smoke fills the air and bodies lie scattered, Raya emerges, armed with a Tommy gun and casually smoking a cigar.
“RAYA Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups in cinemas worldwide on 19-03-2026,” Yash captioned the post.
Excitement Surrounding the Film
Earlier, the creators stirred interest by unveiling the first look of the leading ladies: Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria.
Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, “Toxic” is expected to depict an engaging tale of crime and deception set in 1980s Goa. The story revolves around a powerful drug cartel that manipulates lives against the backdrop of the state’s beautiful beaches and vibrant culture.
Produced by Venkat K under the KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations banners, the film has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages.
“Toxic” is set for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, aligned with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.