The much-awaited official trailer of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is finally out, giving audiences a first extended look at Yash in a gritty and intense new avatar. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, the action-thriller promises a dark and ambitious gangster saga packed with high-stakes drama, explosive action and emotional conflict.
The trailer presents Toxic as a larger-than-life story that blends spectacular action with a narrative driven by love, ambition, betrayal, power and redemption. Its striking visuals, atmospheric setting and large-scale action sequences hint at a film that aims to combine the spectacle of a gangster drama with a deeply personal emotional journey.
At the centre of the story is the complicated relationship between Raya and his son, Ticket. Their bond appears to be crucial to the film’s emotional foundation, particularly as the two find themselves on opposing sides of a dangerous conflict.
One of the trailer’s biggest highlights is the intriguing Yash vs Yash face-off. Yash plays both Raya and Ticket, portraying a father and son whose paths collide in a conflict filled with tension, betrayal and high stakes. The dual role adds another layer of intrigue to the film and leaves audiences with several questions about the connection between the two characters.
The trailer also offers glimpses of Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi, teasing a wider network of relationships, rivalries and characters within the film’s expansive gangster universe.
Geetu Mohandas brings her distinctive visual style and storytelling approach to Toxic, creating a world that appears dark, atmospheric and unpredictable. Alongside the action, the trailer places considerable emphasis on character dynamics and emotional stakes, suggesting that the film will go beyond conventional gangster-film tropes.
The film has been jointly written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and is backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. With its combination of large-scale action, ambitious production design and an emotionally charged storyline, Toxic is positioned as one of the major theatrical releases of 2026.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is scheduled to arrive in cinemas worldwide on August 26, 2026.
