Sandalwood

1 day ago

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Toxic Teaser Clocks Near 200 Million Views In 24 Hours As Yash Reveals His Second Look As Ticket

Bengaluru, February 21 - The official teaser of superstar Yash-fronted Toxic - A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has taken social media by storm with record-breaking viewership in the first 24 hours. The blood-soaked, stylish promo was launched on February 20, just a month before the worldwide theatrical release. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Directed by Geethu Mohandas, Toxic teaser clocked 197 million views in all five languages, across social media platforms in the first full day, according to the makers. On YouTube, the blockbuster promo generated around 45 million views during the same time frame, marking one of the most-watched teasers for a Kannada film. Following the birthday reveal, which generated over 200 million views of Yash's character, Raya and character posters for the entire female leads, the teaser expands the film's world across multiple settings and time periods. After the teaser launch, the makers have dropped a new poster, hinting at the dual role Yash may be playing in the film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The striking new poster features Yash as Ticket in a clean-shaven avatar. While the official confirmation is yet to be made, rumours are making the rounds that the actor is playing a dual role as father and son. The sharp contrast between this clean-shaven aesthetic and the rugged, bearded persona seen has fueled widespread speculation that the actor may be portraying two distinct roles within the film's narrative. Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic also stars Nayanthara as Ganga, Kiara Advani as Nadia, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa and Tara Sutaria as Rebecca. Shot in Kannada and English, the film is scheduled to release on March 19 in multiple other languages. Stay tuned...

Bollywood

9 days ago

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Why is Yash's Movie Toxic Facing a Formal Complaint? Latest Updates on the New Legal Scrutiny

Rocking Star Yash's upcoming pan-India spectacle, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups, has found itself at the center of a religious controversy just as production enters its most crucial phase. Scheduled for a grand theatrical release on March 19, 2026, the film is now facing a formal complaint from the National Christian Federation. The organization has alleged that certain portions of the film, specifically those recently filmed in a cemetery, are offensive to the Christian community and disrespectful to their religious beliefs. The root of the opposition stems from scenes shot at a local cemetery during the film's current schedule. According to the complaint filed with the authorities, the federation claims that the portrayal of religious symbols and the manner in which the sacred space was used for action-heavy or stylized sequences hurt the sentiments of the community. The body has warned of further legal action and protest if the alleged offensive content is not withdrawn or modified before the film hits the big screen. While the production house, KVN Productions, has not yet issued an official statement, industry insiders suggest that the team is taking the feedback seriously to avoid any further legal hurdles. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   Directed by the National Award-winning filmmaker Geethu Mohandas, Toxic marks a significant departure from the industrial, dusty landscapes of the KGF universe. The film is set in a bygone era of 1970s Goa, blending a stylish aesthetic with a gritty underworld narrative. The story reportedly explores the dark underbelly of a powerful drug cartel operating in the coastal paradise. Described as a fairytale for grown-ups, the movie promises a blend of high-octane action and deep emotional stakes, with Yash playing a character that is rumored to be more sophisticated yet more lethal than Rocky Bhai. Beyond Yash's magnetic screen presence, the film features one of the most impressive pan-India ensembles in recent times. Nayanthara plays a pivotal role (rumored to be Yash's sister in the film), while Kiara Advani has joined the cast as the female lead. Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi also plays a strong, antagonistic character. On the technical front, the movie is backed by a massive budget and a world-class VFX team to recreate the 1970s Goan atmosphere.

Sandalwood

11 days ago

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Yash's Toxic Goes Global: Phars Film Bags International Distribution for A Fairytale For Grown-Ups!Plot Details for the Goan Drug Thriller Revealed

The global footprint for Rocking Star Yash's next cinematic venture is taking official shape. In an exclusive report by Deadline, it has been confirmed that Phars Film has acquired the international distribution rights for the Indian language versions of the highly anticipated film, Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups. The deal specifically covers the theatrical distribution for the Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam versions of the movie across overseas markets. While the Indian language rights are now secured, negotiations for the English language distribution rights are reportedly still ongoing, suggesting a massive multi-cultural push for the film. Written and directed by Geethu Mohandas, with Yash also receiving a screenplay credit, Toxic is generating massive buzz for its unique setting and gritty narrative. For the first time, a detailed synopsis has been revealed: the story is set in a bygone era within the coastal paradise of Goa. The plot follows a gripping tale involving a powerful drug cartel that operates behind the facade of sun-soaked beaches and vibrant culture. This shift to a vintage, crime-heavy Goan backdrop marks a stylistic departure for Yash, promising a fairytale that is strictly for adult audiences. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({})   Ahmad Golchin, the CEO and Founder of Phars Film, emphasized the global appeal of the project in a statement to the press. He noted that the primary goal with Toxic is to tell a story that resonates beyond geographical borders and connects with international audiences through its themes and emotional depth. For Phars Film, this acquisition represents a major milestone, as they prepare to showcase the intensity of the film to a worldwide viewership that has been eagerly awaiting Yash's return after the global phenomenon of the KGF series. The film is being positioned as a major pan-India spectacle, featuring a powerhouse cast that includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, and Huma Qureshi alongside Yash. With the international distribution now in the hands of a veteran player like Phars Film, the stage is set for a massive global release. As production continues, the trade expects Toxic to be one of the strongest contenders for the international box office, fueled by Yash's stardom and Geethu Mohandas's acclaimed directorial vision.

Sandalwood

46 days ago

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Toxic Teaser/Trailer: Yash-fronted Action Drama To Unveil Teaser On January 8?

Mumbai, January 6 - Rocking Star Yash's much-anticipated action drama Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups continues to be in headlines ever since it was announced. Over the last couple of weeks, the makers have been treating fans with continuous updates regarding the film's cast, which is filed by strong female characters. The makers first unveiled Kiara Advani's character, followed by Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth, and as per the latest update, all these character reveals are built up to a major reveal on Yash's birthday. While the official announcement is yet to be made, the movie is in the spotlight, as rumours suggest that the film's teaser could be unveiled on January 8. January 8 holds special significance as it marks Yash's birthday, a date traditionally associated with major announcements and reveals related to the actor. In the past, too, Yash has treated fans with special glimpses, posters, or videos on his birthday, making January 8 a highly plausible window for the teaser launch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to industry chatter and fan-driven speculation on social media, the makers of Toxic are planning to drop a stylish, hard-hitting teaser that will offer a deeper look into the film's dark, gritty world. Some reports claim the promo will highlight Yash's intense new avatar, setting the tone for what is being described as a raw and unconventional action drama. However, it is worth noting that these details remain speculative, and the team behind Toxic has not yet issued an official announcement regarding the teaser or trailer release date. Directed by Geethu Mohandas, Toxic is touted to be a period gangster action drama, made on a grand scale and mounted as a bilingual project. Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film has already generated massive curiosity due to its unique title, international technical crew, and Yash's first film after the blockbuster KGF franchise. Shot in Kannada and English, Toxic is scheduled to release on March 19, 2026, in multiple languages. Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

363 days ago

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Yash's 'Toxic' Confirmed To Be A Bilingual Blockbuster

Bengaluru, February 24 - Kannada superstar Yash has teamed up with national-award-winning director Geethu Mohandas for a gangster action drama film Toxic – A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The movie has been in production since last year with plans to release in 2025. ## Recently, it was reported that Toxic would be a bilingual film and now, it has been confirmed the same. After the record-breaking success of KGF 2, Yash's popularity has soared beyond the borders, and considering that Toxic is being aimed at a global audience. ## It has been confirmed that Toxic is being simultaneously shot in the English and Kannada languages, making it the first major Kannada title to do this. Additionally, it will be released in the dubbed versions of Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil languages. ## Toxic has some of the well-known craftsmen of world cinemas attached to it. Hollywood action maestro J.J. Perry, known for the John Wick and Fast & Furious franchises, is choreographing the action sequences, while Oscar-winning VFX house DNEG is handling the visual effects.## The film is produced by KVN Productions and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. The makers recently released the first look teaser which has generated huge hype and curiosity among the fans. Toxic is expected to be released in December this year. ## Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

417 days ago

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Superstar Yash's 'Toxic' To Release In December 2025

Mumbai, December 21 - The Indian box office once again is set to be on fire in December 2025 as superstar Yash-fronted gangster action drama Toxic is more or less confirmed to hit the big screen during the month. There is James Cameron's Avatar 3 already slated to release. ## Toxic, directed by National Award-winning director Geethu Mohandas, is currently on floors. It was originally announced for an April 2025 release but due to the delay in production, the film was pushed back. According to the latest report by Pinkvilla, the makers are now aiming to release it in December while the exact date will be locked soon. ## Yash who has also produced the film with KVN Productions, is reportedly in talks with 20th Century Fox for overseas distribution. "The discussions are in very nascent stages but the intent is to make Toxic a global project. Yash strongly believes that the story-telling pattern and visuals of Toxic are right up there with international projects and is exploring the possibilities of partnering with a global giant for a massive release", reports Pinkvilla. ## Meanwhile, Yash also has a mega project Ramayana in the production stage. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the epic is being made in two parts with both parts scheduled to hit the big screens on the occasion of the Diwali festival in 2026 and 2027. Ramayana has Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol in main roles. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

487 days ago

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Yash Officially Confirms 'Toxic' Postponement; Also Talks About Epic 'Ramayana'

Mumbai, October 22 - After the mega success of KGF: Chapter 2, superstar Yash returned to set with the upcoming gangster action drama Toxic which is being directed by national award-winning director Geethu Mohandas. The film is currently on floors and will be released next year. ## Toxic was announced last year with the release date which was April 10, 2025. However, it was recently reported that the movie had been postponed due to date issues of involved actors. The movie has Nayanathara, Kiara Advani, and Huma Qureshi, among others in prominent roles. ## Now, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, the superstar officially confirmed that Toxic won't be released on April 10. He said that it was premature to announce the release date even before the shoot started and not considering the schedules of other actors. ## When asked about the new release date, Yash said that he doesn't want to announce it right now and would make things official in due time. The actor also confirmed that Oscar and National award-winning company, DNEG is going the VFX work of Toxic. ## Apart from Toxic, Yash is also working on the epic Ramayana which he called a dream passion project. The actor said that he was in Los Angeles where he discussed the possible collaboration with Namit Malhotra, who has been working on Ramayana for many years, and that's where they decided to work on this and Yash came on board to play Ravan/Lankesh. ## Yash confirmed that he is co-producing Ramayana with Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus as the two have the same vision to take Indian cinema globally with this epic. The actor said that he is playing the role of Ravan, which many believe is the masterstroke, with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. ## While Ranbir Kapoor was the first choice for the role of Ram, Yash said that it was a collective decision of the makers to bring Sai Pallavi on board for the character of Sita. Director Nitesh Tiwari also wanted Sai Pallavi for the role and that is how came on board. The shoot of Ramayana is currently underway. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

529 days ago

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Yash and Sunny Deol's Shoot Details In Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana' Revealed

Mumbai, September 10 - Director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana is the biggest Indian film in the making and the shoot for the same is happening at a brisk pace with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. It is easily the most anticipated film with a stellar cast attached to it. ## Recently, it was reported that Ranbir Kapoor would be playing a dual role in the movie as Lord Ram and Maharshi Parsuram. The actor has already completed 90% of his work on Ramayana: Part One. Now, according to the report by Pinkvilla, superstar Yash, who plays the role of Raavan, will start shooting for this epic in December this year. ## It is said that Yash has undergone several look tests for his character in Ramayana and is all set to start shooting in December 2024 after completing a major chunk of his next, the Geethu Mohandas-directed Toxic. The KGF star is excited to explore one of the most complex characters from Ramayana. ## Yash will continue shooting for Ramayana: Part One till the first quarter of 2025 and sometime in mid-year, he will shoot for the combination scene with Ranbir. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol will start filming for the movie in the summer of 2024 after completing Border 2. He is playing the role of Lord Hanuman and has allotted bulk dates for the same. ## Ramayana is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in partnership with Yash's Monster Mind Creations with a budget of $100 million. The entire shoot of the film is expected to be wrapped by August 2025 and VFX work for the same is going on in full swing on the already shot part. It will have a grand global release in 2026. ## Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

564 days ago

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Superstar Yash To Start Shooting For Director Geethu Mohandas' 'Toxic' On August 8

Bengaluru, August 6 - After scripting box office history with KGF: Chapter 2, Kannada superstar Yash teamed up with national award-winning director Geethu Mohandas for a gangster-based actioner Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups which will be produced by Yash under his banner Monster Mind Creations in association with KVN Productions.## The film was officially announced last year with a release date of April 10, 2025, but according to recent reports, the film will get a new date due to the delay in the shoot. While it is believed that the shoot of the movie has already commenced, superstar Yash is set to commence the shoot for the movie on August 8.## Xclusiv… YASH TO START SHOOTING ‘TOXIC’ ON 8 AUG… After the Blockbuster success of #KGF2, #Yash will begin shoot of his next film #Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups on [Thursday] 8 Aug 2024 [8-8-8] in #Bengaluru.Interestingly, the number 8 has a strong association with… pic.twitter.com/wCrZ3db86Z— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 6, 2024 ## Toxic marks Yash's maiden collaboration with Geethu Mohandas. While the official announcement of the rest of the cast is yet to be made, it is said that the makers have locked a solid female cast in the form of Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Shruti Haasan, and Huma Qureshi.## Reportedly, Nayanthara is playing the role of Yash's sister while Huma Qureshi plays the antagonist turn. The character details of Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Shruti Haasan, have been kept under wraps for now.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

681 days ago

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Yash Officially Joins 'Ramayana' As Co-Producer And Actor

Mumbai, April 12 - Kannada superstar and producer, Yash has officially joined director Nitesh Tiwari's epic Ramayana. The actor-filmmaker's Monster Mind Creations will co-produce with Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios to bring this epic to global audiences. ## The upcoming adaptation of Ramayana is touted to be a dream project, not just for the talent involved but for Indian cinema overall. Apart from co-producing the film, which will be turned into a trilogy, Yash is also playing one of the main roles. ## Yash said in a statement (via Variety), "It has been my long-term aspiration to make films that will showcase Indian cinema on a global level. In pursuit of that, I was in L.A. to ally with one of the best VFX studios, and to my amazement, the driving force behind it was a fellow Indian. Namit and I had various ideation sessions, and coincidentally, our synergy on the vision for Indian cinema aligned perfectly".## "We brainstormed various projects, and during these discussions, the subject of ‘Ramayana’ came up. Namit had a part of it in the works. The ‘Ramayana,’ as a subject, deeply resonates with me and I had an approach in my mind for it. By joining forces to co-produce ‘Ramayana’ we are bringing together our collective vision and experience to create an Indian film that will ignite excitement and passion in audiences across the world". ## The cast of Ramayana will officially be announced real soon but it is known to the Indian audiences that Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Ram alongside Sai Pallavi as Sita. Yash will be seen playing the role of Lankesh/Raavan, the main antagonist of Ramayana. The other cast includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Lara Dutta as Kaikayi, and Arun Govil as Raja Dasharatha among others. ## The shoot of Ramayana has already commenced recently and the main cast will join it soon. Meanwhile, Yash is gearing up to start shooting for director Geethu Mohandas's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which he is also co-producing. It will be released in April 2025. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

748 days ago

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Superstar Shah Rukh Khan Reportedly Approached For Yash-Fronted 'Toxic'

Mumbai, February 5 - Kannada superstar Yash soared to nationwide popularity after the mega-blockbuster KGF film franchise and after one-and-a-half-year, he recently announced his next film which is Toxic with Malayalam director Geethu Mohandas.## Now, according to a report by Pinkvilla, the makers have approached Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan for a key extended role. "It's an author-backed role and not one of those just added for a gimmick. There is a proper track for the character which has been offered to SRK, and the makers are hoping to have him on board", says the report. ## Shah Rukh Khan is on top of his game at the moment with three back-to-back big successes last year in which the actor grossed over 2600 crores at the worldwide box office with Pathaan, Jawan, and Dunki. The actor hasn't given his node yet for the role in Toxic but the makers are hopeful for the same. ## As reported earlier, SRK was also approached for director Lokesh Kanagaraj's film with superstar Rajinikanth but de declined the offer. Meanwhile, the actor is in talks with multiple directors, including Raj and DK, Farah Khan, Kabir Khan, and Siddharth Anand to set up his next films. ## Toxic is scheduled to be released on April 10, 2025, in multiple languages. ## Stay tuned...

Sandalwood

775 days ago

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Female Lead Locked For Superstar Yash-Fronted 'Toxic'

Mumbai, January 9 - Kannada superstar Yash, after the mega-blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2, has teamed up with Malayalam director Geethu Mohandas for the first time for his next film titled Toxic - A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups, produced by KVN Productions.## The film was recently announced with the first look title teaser which instantly caught the attention of the movie lovers and has increased the excitement to the next level. According to the latest reports, the makers have locked Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor as the female lead in this gangster drama film. ## It was recently reported that Kareena was in advance talks with the makers to star alongside Yash in Toxic, and now, as per the latest development, the actress has agreed to the same. It will mark Kareena's first film with Yash and her debut in Kannada cinema. ## Toxic is the keenly awaited film as it brings the powerhouse of talents across industries together. The movie reportedly deals with the drug mafia and is primarily set in Goa. The makers have locked the April 10, 2025, release date of the movie in multiple languages. ## Kareena, meanwhile, also has Rohit Shetty's directorial "Singham Again", starring Ajay Devgn in the title role in the pipeline along with "The Crew". Both the movies are currently in production while filming of Toxic is expected to commence this month. ## Stay tuned...