Advance Bookings Open for Rocking Star Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Off to a Strong Start; A Clear Display of Star Power for a Non-Franchise Film
With the countdown to its worldwide theatrical release underway, the makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have announced that advance bookings for the much-awaited film are now open.
To mark the opening of bookings, the makers have unveiled a special video featuring Rocking Star Yash, director Geetu Mohandas and the film’s ensemble cast. Through a collection of candid moments and reflections, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi, Akshay Oberoi and Sudev Nair share what makes Toxic a special film for them. From the film’s distinctive world to Geetu Mohandas’ unconventional approach, the cast’s words offer a glimpse into the belief and excitement surrounding the film ahead of its theatrical release.
The announcement further builds anticipation to see Yash back on the big screen following the phenomenal success of the KGF franchise. KGF: Chapter 2 emerged as a global box-office phenomenon, grossing over ₹1,200 crore worldwide and further cementing Yash’s stature as one of Indian cinema’s biggest stars. With Toxic, the actor returns with a film that has already generated significant anticipation for its scale, distinctive world and ambitious cinematic vision.
With no franchise legacy or existing universe to build on, Toxic is arriving on the strength of Rocking Star Yash’s immense star power. Advance bookings are now officially open and have got off to a very strong start, reflecting the immense anticipation surrounding the film. The early response further underlines the audience pull surrounding Yash and the curiosity around a world that is entirely new to the big screen.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is gearing up for its worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026. Shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, the film will also be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, taking its world to audiences across languages.