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Toxic release date announced: Yash’s film to now hit the screens in August after multiple delays

Toxic release date announced: Yash’s film to now hit the screens in August after multiple delays

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Kannada star Yash‘s upcoming movie, Toxic A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, is one of the most anticipated films of the year. The film was earlier supposed to be released in March but was postponed to June. However, the film was again pushed back. Now, after multiple delays, the film has finally fixed a new release date. Yash as Raya in Toxic. Yash announces Toxic release date On Sunday, Yash took to Instagram and shared a poster of the film. The actor wrote, “Honour Thy Father…#Toxic In Cinemas Worldwide from 26-08-2026.” After multiple delays citing the Middle East conflict, makers have finally decided to release the film in August this year. Toxic’s multiple delays Toxic was originally supposed to release on March 19, when it would have clashed with Dhurandhar 2. However, weeks before the release, it was pushed back to June. In March, when the film was postponed, Yash shared a statement from Toxic’s makers announcing a new release date for the film, June 4. The statement read, “Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is a …

Yash’s Toxic eyes August 26 release after months of delay | Regional News

Yash’s Toxic eyes August 26 release after months of delay | Regional News

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2 min readHyderabadJun 21, 2026 12:18 PM IST After months of shifting dates, Yash’s much delayed film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is now being lined up for an August 26 release, according to a post by the actor. According to the makers, this new Wednesday release leads into the festive holiday corridor of Onam, Eid, Varamahalakshmi and Raksha Bandhan, Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas and also starring Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth, was shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The film is set in Goa and follows the rise of a drug cartel across several decades, from the 1940s through the 1970s. Yash plays a dual role and also co-wrote the script with Mohandas. Honour Thy Father…#Toxic In Cinemas Worldwide from 26-08-2026#ToxicTheMovie#Nayanthara @advani_kiara #TaraSutaria@humasqureshi @rukminitweets #GeetuMohandas @VishalMMishra #RajeevRavi #UjwalKulkarni #TPAbid #MohanBKere #SandeepSadashiva #PrashantDileepHardikar… pic.twitter.com/oAlW0JdldO — Yash (@TheNameIsYash) June 21, 2026 Delay behind Toxic Toxic has missed three previously announced release dates. It was first set for April 10, …

Yash’s Toxic production team dismisses reshoot rumours, release date still uncertain | Regional News

Yash’s Toxic production team dismisses reshoot rumours, release date still uncertain | Regional News

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3 min readHyderabadJun 10, 2026 05:17 PM IST Addressing the rumours of a 100-day reshoot on Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, the film’s production team has now clarified that it’s not true. According to the team, the film, which has already missed two confirmed release dates, March 19 and June 4, is complete and no reshoots are being planned. KVN Productions and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the two banners behind the film, have said in an official statement that Toxic will release at a “later, globally aligned date,” with a new announcement expected once international distribution agreements are finalised. However, sources close to the production team told NDTV that the speculation, which had been running for weeks, has no basis. Some reports had claimed Yash was dissatisfied with portions of the finished film and that fixing it could cost up to Rs 40 crore. Others suggested the release could slip to 2027. The production team has now put all of it to rest, saying none of these reports are true. How it got …

Kiara Advani says Toxic director Geetu Mohandas banned her from greeting others on set: ‘Want you in that zone’

Kiara Advani says Toxic director Geetu Mohandas banned her from greeting others on set: ‘Want you in that zone’

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Fans are waiting with bated breath for Kiara Advani’s next film Toxic, in which she stars opposite superstar Yash. In a recent interaction, Kiara spoke about her experience shooting the film and revealed how filmmaker Geetu Mohandas did not allow her to greet anyone when she arrived on set. Kiara Advani plays Nadia in Geetu Mohandas’ gangster film Toxic. Kiara was not allowed to say ‘hi’ Speaking to Bombay Times, Kiara Advani said, “Geetu is like, okay, tomorrow when you come on set, I want you to be… and I’m a person when I walk on set I’m always like, ‘Hi, what’s up, good morning’, I’m that person. And she’s like, ‘I don’t want pleasantries, I want you to come in that zone, no hi hello, not your team, nobody, just be in a zone today’.” ‘Shooting in Kannada and English was challenging’ Toxic was shot in both Kannada and English, and Kiara admitted that the process was challenging for her. She said, “Working in Kannada, I think I would say Toxic has been challenging …

Yash-starrer Toxic changes how you see ‘man-woman dynamic, it’s gray’, says Kiara Advani | Regional News

Yash-starrer Toxic changes how you see ‘man-woman dynamic, it’s gray’, says Kiara Advani | Regional News

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Kiara Advani arrived on the set of Toxic with her lines memorised, and her head in exactly the place her director Geetu Mohandas had asked for. Then she was handed three pages of brand-new Kannada dialogues she had never seen before. That morning on the set of the Yash-starrer turned into what she now calls the best scene of her career. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, the upcoming Kannada action film, which also stars Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth, has been postponed multiple times and so far, doesn’t have a release date. The film was shot in Kannada and English, but will be released in multiple languages. For Kiara, it has also been, by her own admission, the most demanding work of her career. Speaking about the film with Bombay Times, Kiara said the character of Nadia made her rethink what she knew about love and relationships. “With Toxic, which is coming up, I think it completely changes the way you see the man-woman dynamic. And in fact, even for me, …

Did Kiara Advani ask makers of Toxic to trim or tone down intimate scenes with Yash? Actress reacts

Did Kiara Advani ask makers of Toxic to trim or tone down intimate scenes with Yash? Actress reacts

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Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash in the lead role, was initially slated for release on June 4, 2026, before being postponed. However, the film has been making headlines after certain rumors began circulating, with co-lead Kiara Advani addressing them herself. Did Kiara Advani ask to trim down intimate scenes with Yash in Toxic? According to a report by Gulte, rumors circulated on social media claiming that Kiara had asked Yash and director Geetu Mohandas to trim certain intimate scenes in Toxic after watching the final output. The reports alleged that she had filmed a “bold romantic sequence” with Yash after being reassured it would remain within her comfort zone, but later changed her mind after viewing the scene. As the report went viral, several other entertainment portals picked up the claim. This eventually prompted Kiara Advani to respond on social media; she reshared the report and dismissed it, stating, “Absolute nonsense,” thereby shutting down the rumors. More about Toxic Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is said to be a father-and-son revenge saga set …

Kiara Advani slams rumours of her asking Toxic makers to tone down bold scenes with Yash

Kiara Advani slams rumours of her asking Toxic makers to tone down bold scenes with Yash

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Geetu Mohandas’ upcoming gangster film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has been delayed trice but the film continues to stay in the news. Recently, there were reports based on ‘industry buzz’ that Kiara Advani had asked the filmmakers to tone down a romantic scene she had shot with Yash. The actor slammed these rumours as baseless. Kiara Advani plays Nadia in Geetu Mohandas’ gangster film Toxic. Kiara Advani on rumours about Toxic A report by Gulte claimed there was industry buzz that Kiara had asked Yash and Geetu to trim certain intimate scenes in Toxic after watching the output. They claimed that she had shot a ‘bold romantic sequence’ with Yash after being reassured that they would be within her comfort zone. However, they claimed she changed her mind after watching the scene. They also stated that industry insiders said that Kiara has asked Yash and Geetu to either shorten the scene or tone it down in the final cut. Even as news spread online, people had varied reactions. Kiara came across an Instagram …

Toxic Postponed: Yash’s gangster action skips June 4, 2026 release; Actor says, ‘Some stories ask for patience’

Toxic Postponed: Yash’s gangster action skips June 4, 2026 release; Actor says, ‘Some stories ask for patience’

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Toxic, starring Yash in the lead role, has once again postponed its release date after receiving a strong response at CinemaCon. The official update about the film was shared by the actor-producer on social media, where he described it as an “opportunity” for a bigger global release. Yash’s Toxic skips release date once again Taking to social media, Yash shared an update about Toxic’s release date. While a new date has not yet been announced, the actor-producer made it clear that the film will not be released on June 4, 2026. Sharing the update, Yash wrote, “There are films we make, and then there are films that remind us why we fell in love with cinema. Toxic has been one such journey. Presenting our film at CinemaCon and witnessing the overwhelming global response has reaffirmed what we have always believed, that this film deserves to reach its fullest potential worldwide.” “Toxic is complete, and we are currently aligning global distribution and partnerships. In light of this, we have decided to recalibrate our release timeline. While …

Yash talks about sensual scenes in Toxic after backlash; says Geetu Mohandas brings ‘female gaze’ to action film

Yash talks about sensual scenes in Toxic after backlash; says Geetu Mohandas brings ‘female gaze’ to action film

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The promotional material for Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has faced backlash for how the sex scenes were shot. However, on the sidelines of CinemaCon, lead actor and producer Yash insisted that director Geetu Mohandas brought a ‘female gaze’ to the action film. He also spoke about what was different about working with her vs male directors. Geetu Mohandas has directed Kiara Advani and Yash in the Kannada-English film Toxic. Yash on Geetu Mohandas’ ‘female gaze’ for Toxic American content creator and host Sabeen Faheem interacted with Yash at CinemaCon recently. In the video of the interaction posted on Instagram, she remarked that it’s rare in India to see a woman director like Geetu helming an action film like Toxic. Yash agreed with her, saying, “That’s the most exciting part. So what happens is that when you generally say action films, it’s only restricted to male directors. That’s been historically (true) in India. A lot of people have done that. A large-scale action film, that too a gangster film with a female gaze, is …

Toxic: Yash’s period gangster actioner set in 60s Goa touted to be ‘father-and-son revenge saga’ about power

Toxic: Yash’s period gangster actioner set in 60s Goa touted to be ‘father-and-son revenge saga’ about power

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Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash in the lead role, is slated to release on June 4, 2026. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film is one of the most anticipated releases of the year, with the Rocking Star returning to the big screen after the success of KGF: Chapter 2. Yash has now clarified the film’s synopsis, describing it as a revenge saga between a father and son, set during Portuguese rule in Goa. Toxic Synopsis: Yash calls the movie a ‘revenge saga’ between father and son Speaking with Screen at CinemaCon in Los Angeles, Yash said, “Toxic is a father-and-son revenge saga that begins after India gained independence and the British had left, while Goa was still under Portuguese control. There was so much mystery about that place. It’s a gangster saga, so it deals with greed, power, and politics, but we go deeper. We explore emotions. It’s a love story.” The actor added, “It’s a very layered and deep film, a different take on a gangster story. We have a female …