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{{Short description|Upcoming Indian film starring Yash}} |
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| caption = First look poster |
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| director = [[Geetu Mohandas]] |
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| producer = Venkat K. Narayana<br />Yash |
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| writer = Geetu Mohandas<br />[[Yash (actor)|Yash]] |
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* Yash |
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| cinematography = [[Rajeev Ravi]] |
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| music = Jeremy Stack |
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| studio = [[KVN Productions]] </br> Monster Mind Creations |
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| released = December 2025 |
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| country = India |
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| language = Kannada |
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'''''Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups''''' is an upcoming Indian [[Historical drama|period]] [[Action film|action-thriller]] film directed by [[Geetu Mohandas]], who co-wrote the script with [[Yash (actor)|Yash]]. It is jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under [[KVN Productions]] and Monster Mind Creations. The film stars Yash in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast including [[Nayanthara]], [[Darrell D'Silva]], [[Kiara Advani]], [[Huma Qureshi]] and [[Tara Sutaria]]. |
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The film was officially announced in December 2023 under the tentative title ''Yash 19'', as it is the 19th film of Yash as the leading actor, and the official title was announced a few days later. [[Principal photography]] commenced the following August in [[Bengaluru]]. The film has music composed by Jeremy Stack and cinematography handled by [[Rajeev Ravi]]. |
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''Toxic'' was initially scheduled to be released on 10 April 2025 in theatres, but was postponed due to production delays. |
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== Cast == |
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* [[Nayanthara]] |
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* [[Darrell D'Silva|Darell D'Silva]] |
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* [[Kiara Advani]] |
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* [[Huma Qureshi]] |
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* [[Tara Sutaria]] |
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* [[Shruti Hassan]] |
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* [[Akshay Oberoi]] |
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== Production == |
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=== Development === |
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In April 2018, it was reported that [[Yash Gowda|Yash]] was to join hands with director [[Geetu Mohandas]] for his next starrer after the [[KGF (film series)|''KGF'' film franchise]] (2018–2022). [[Tentatively titled]] ''Yash 19'', production was reported to begin after Mohandas finalised it as her next directorial.<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 April 2023 |title=Yash 19 to be navy-based action thriller? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-19-to-be-navy-based-action-thriller/articleshow/99578169.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514135720/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-19-to-be-navy-based-action-thriller/articleshow/99578169.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=14 May 2023 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> In April 2023, sources claimed that Yash and Mohandas signed the venture, and the production would start that June.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 April 2023 |title=South Buzz: Rajinikanth completes shooting for 'Jailer'; Yash to start shooting for his next; Saif Ali Khan begins shooting for 'NTR 30' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/south-buzz-rajinikanth-completes-shooting-for-jailer-yash-to-start-shooting-for-his-next-saif-ali-khan-begins-shooting-for-ntr-30/articleshow/99606289.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507164037/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/south-buzz-rajinikanth-completes-shooting-for-jailer-yash-to-start-shooting-for-his-next-saif-ali-khan-begins-shooting-for-ntr-30/articleshow/99606289.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=7 May 2023 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> In late September, [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] action choreographer [[J. J. Perry]] posted a photo in [[Instagram]] with himself and Yash, hinting about a possible collaboration for the venture. Soon after, Yash reportedly spent a day in music composer [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]]'s studio, which also hinted about a possible collaboration.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 September 2023 |title=Yash's next film to include international talent? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yashs-next-film-to-include-international-talent/articleshow/103989928.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006205023/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yashs-next-film-to-include-international-talent/articleshow/103989928.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=6 October 2023 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> On 9 December, [[KVN Productions]] and Yash's production house Monster Mind Creations announced the collaboration with the former and Mohandas.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=9 December 2023 |title=Yash announces release of next film, 3 years after KGF franchise |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-announces-release-of-next-film-3-years-after-kgf-franchise/articleshow/105842532.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216161548/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-announces-release-of-next-film-3-years-after-kgf-franchise/articleshow/105842532.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=16 December 2023 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> In January 2024, music composer Jeremy Stack and cinematographer [[Rajeev Ravi]] were announced as a part of the technical crew.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Yash and team usher in Stuntvis Technology for 'Toxic' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/jan/08/yash-and-teamusher-in-stuntvis-technology-for-toxic-2648882.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110024826/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/jan/08/yash-and-teamusher-in-stuntvis-technology-for-toxic-2648882.html |archive-date=10 January 2024 |access-date=9 January 2024 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> On 8 January 2025, Mohandas stated that Yash was also part of the writing team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2025-01-08 |title=Geetu Mohandas: Co-writing Toxic with Yash has been a privilege and a thrill |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Jan/08/geetu-mohandas-co-writing-toxic-with-yash-has-been-a-privilege-and-a-thrill |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Casting === |
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Reportedly, the film would feature three lead actresses, with [[Pooja Hegde]] reported to play one of the roles, which would mark as her maiden Kannada venture. [[Sai Pallavi]] was also reported to play one of the roles.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 November 2023 |title=Be patient, prep for Yash19 is on: Yash gives an update about his next |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/be-patient-prep-for-yash19-is-on-yash-gives-an-update-about-his-next/articleshow/105464166.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126211400/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/be-patient-prep-for-yash19-is-on-yash-gives-an-update-about-his-next/articleshow/105464166.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=26 November 2023 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=22 December 2023 |title='Toxic': 'KGF' star Yash announces his next with Geetu Mohandas; Title teaser out- Watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/toxic-kgf-star-yash-announces-his-next-with-geetu-mohandas-title-teaser-out-watch/articleshow/106210943.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223172528/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/toxic-kgf-star-yash-announces-his-next-with-geetu-mohandas-title-teaser-out-watch/articleshow/106210943.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=23 December 2023 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Soon after the announcement, [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]] was reported to play the lead actress role, in her maiden South Indian film as well as in her maiden Kannada film, dismissing the previous reports.<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 January 2024 |title=Kareena Kapoor in talks to play the leading lady opposite Yash in Geetu Mohandas' 'Toxic' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kareena-kapoor-in-talks-to-play-the-leading-lady-opposite-yash-in-geetu-mohandas-toxic/articleshow/106538790.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110024807/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kareena-kapoor-in-talks-to-play-the-leading-lady-opposite-yash-in-geetu-mohandas-toxic/articleshow/106538790.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=10 January 2024 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> [[Nayanthara]], [[Darrell D'Silva]], [[Kiara Advani]], [[Huma Qureshi]] and [[Tara Sutaria]] are part of the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-07-26 |title=Yash's Toxic gets new release date after team plans new schedule for this mega starcast |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-yashs-toxic-to-get-a-new-release-date-after-team-plans-new-shoot-schedule-for-this-mega-starcast-project-1332486 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241210021704/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-yashs-toxic-to-get-a-new-release-date-after-team-plans-new-shoot-schedule-for-this-mega-starcast-project-1332486 |archive-date=10 December 2024 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Filming === |
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[[Principal photography]] commenced on 8 August 2024 at a large-scale 20-acre set near Bengaluru, replicating the era from the 1940s to the 1970s. The production involves an extensive team of over 1,000 crew members and 450 actors, including foreign extras.<ref>{{Cite news |last=ANI |date=2024-08-07 |title=Yash-starrer ‘Toxic’ to go on floors on this date |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/yash-starrer-toxic-to-go-on-floors-on-this-date/article68495826.ece |access-date=2025-01-08 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Yash’s upcoming film Toxic brings the 1940s-70s to life with 1,000 crew and a 20-acre set |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-brings-the-1940s-70s-to-life-with-1000-crew-and-a-20-acre-set-article-12814362.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240904195539/https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-brings-the-1940s-70s-to-life-with-1000-crew-and-a-20-acre-set-article-12814362.html |archive-date=4 September 2024 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Moneycontrol |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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== Release == |
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''Toxic'' was initially scheduled to release theatrically on 10 April 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Service |first=Express News |date=2024-07-31 |title=Yash's new film 'Toxic' readies for August shoot with Bengaluru set as base |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jul/31/yashs-new-film-toxic-readies-for-august-shoot-with-bengaluru-set-as-base |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> However, the release has been postponed due to production delays and no new date has been announced as of January 2025 but expected by the end of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-23 |title=Yash's Toxic postponed, actor explains 'complications and challenges' |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-toxic-postponed-actor-explains-complications-and-challenges-2621628-2024-10-23 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> The film will be released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-12-31 |title=EXCLUSIVE: Yash in talks with 20th Century Fox for International Distribution of Toxic |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-buzz-yash-in-talks-with-20th-century-fox-for-international-distribution-of-toxic-december-2025-release-1365057 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=6 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250106075355/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/exclusives/exclusive-buzz-yash-in-talks-with-20th-century-fox-for-international-distribution-of-toxic-december-2025-release-1365057 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2024-12-31 |title=Yash in talks with iconic Hollywood distributors for Toxic’s global release? |url=https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/yash-in-talks-with-iconic-hollywood-distributors-for-toxics-global-release.html |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=123telugu.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Marketing == |
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The film was announced on December 8, 2023, on KVN Productions' YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bg5tM2jmUU |title=TOXIC - Rocking Star Yash {{!}} Geetu Mohandas {{!}} KVN Productions {{!}} Monster Mind Creations |date=2023-12-07 |last=KVN PRODUCTIONS |access-date=2025-01-08 |via=YouTube |archive-date=7 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241207174047/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bg5tM2jmUU |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-08 |title=The ‘Toxic’ Journey Begins: Rocking Star Yash |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/the-toxic-journey-begins-rocking-star-yash-article-112363174 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> The first poster of the film was unveiled on 7th January,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-06 |title=Yash unveils first poster of upcoming film ’Toxic: A Fairytale for Grownups’ |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/kgf-fame-yash-unveils-poster-of-toxic-a-fairytale-for-grownups-23459466 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Mid-day |language=en}}</ref> and a first-look teaser was released the following day, on Yash's birthday.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-01-08 |title=Toxic teaser: A cigar-smoking Yash promises an extravagant film |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/toxic-teaser-yash-promises-an-extravagant-film-video-2661345-2025-01-08 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=2025-01-08 |title=Yash Unveils First-Look Video of ‘Toxic’ (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://variety.com/2025/film/news/yash-toxic-first-look-video-1236268547/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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* {{IMDb title|tt27530512}} |
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* {{Bollywood Hungama title|toxic}} |
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[[Category:Upcoming Kannada-language films]] |
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[[Category:2020s Kannada-language films]] |
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[[Category:2020s Indian films]] |
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