Kannada superstar Yash rang in his 40th birthday in grand cinematic style with the release of the highly anticipated teaser of his upcoming film Toxic, sending fans and cinephiles into a frenzy.
The nearly three-minute-long teaser plunges viewers into a dark and atmospheric world filled with gangsters, fog-laden forests, high-octane car explosions, gunfire, and stylised violence. Yash appears in a striking new avatar as a bearded anti-hero, exuding menace and intensity in every frame. The visuals are backed by a thunderous background score composed by Ravi Basrur, further amplifying the teaser’s raw energy.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas and co-written by Yash himself, Toxic boasts a powerful ensemble cast including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, and several other prominent actors. The film is positioned as a pan-India and global release, scheduled to hit theatres on March 19, 2026.
Within hours of its release, the teaser crossed 75 million views, drawing praise from filmmakers and actors alike. Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga and actor Kiara Advani were among those who lauded the teaser’s scale and intensity. However, reactions were mixed in some quarters, with a section of viewers calling it a “cringe fest” and criticising it for relying on familiar gangster tropes.
Despite the divided opinions, Toxic has undeniably succeeded in creating massive anticipation. With its bold visual language, star-studded cast, and Yash’s towering screen presence, the film is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about releases of 2026.
