# Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups — Yash’s ₹600 Crore Blockbuster, First Single ‘Tabaahi’, Release Date & Everything You Need to Know

URL: https://technosports.co.in/toxic-grown-ups-tabaahi-release/  
Published: 2026-02-27  
Updated: 2026-02-27  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

After two years of anticipation, India’s most expensive film is almost here — and it’s arriving loud. **Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups**, starring **Yash** in a never-before-seen avatar, is set to storm cinemas on **March 19, 2026**, and the excitement just hit another level with the first single **‘Tabaahi’** featuring Yash and **Kiara Advani** expected to drop imminently. Here’s your complete guide to the film that is genuinely rewriting the rules of Indian cinema.

## Toxic — All Key Details

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| 🎬 **Full Title** | Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups |
| 🗓️ **Release Date** | March 19, 2026 (Ugadi) |
| 🎥 **Director** | Geetu Mohandas |
| ✍️ **Written By** | Yash & Geetu Mohandas |
| 💰 **Budget** | ₹600 Crore (Most expensive Indian film ever) |
| 🎵 **First Single** | *Tabaahi* (expected release: Feb 28, 2026) |
| 🎵 **Music Label** | Zee Music Company |
| 🎵 **Composers** | Ravi Basrur, Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi + more |
| 🎞️ **Languages** | Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, English |
| 📺 **Format** | Standard + IMAX worldwide |
| 🏢 **Production** | KVN Productions & Monster Mind Creations |

## The Star-Studded Cast

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[Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxic:_A_Fairy_Tale_for_Grown-Ups) brings together one of the most stacked ensembles in pan-Indian cinema history:

| Actor | Character |
| --- | --- |
| **Yash** | Raya (Dual Role) |
| **Kiara Advani** | Nadia |
| **Nayanthara** | Ganga |
| **Huma Qureshi** | Elizabeth |
| **Tara Sutaria** | Rebecca |
| **Rukmini Vasanth** | Mellisa |
| **Akshay Oberoi** | Undisclosed |
| **Tovino Thomas** | Main Antagonist |

Kiara Advani, notably making her **Kannada film debut**, has received rave praise from director Geetu Mohandas who called her performance “nothing short of transformative.” Yash plays a dual role — introducing audiences to his character **Raya**, a cold, ruthless force set against the backdrop of a Goa drug cartel.

## What Is Toxic About?

Set in a **bygone era across the 1940s to 1970s**, Toxic is a period gangster saga unfolding in the sun-soaked but sinister coastal world of **Goa**, where a powerful drug cartel pulls strings beneath the surface of paradise. The film was shot on an extraordinary **20-acre period set near Bengaluru**, recreating the era in stunning detail with over 1,000 crew members and 450 actors.

The official teaser — released on **February 20, 2026** — immediately went viral, generating intense fan speculation, frame-by-frame breakdowns, and a universe of characters that clearly signals Toxic is far more ambitious in scope than even KGF.

## First Single ‘Tabaahi’ — Passion, Desire & Kiara

The first song from Toxic — titled **‘Tabaahi’** — reportedly captures the raw chemistry between Yash’s character and Kiara Advani’s Nadia, described as dripping with passion and desire. Industry buzz pointed to **February 28, 2026** as the release date for the track, composed under Ravi Basrur’s direction. The multi-composer album featuring **Vishal Mishra** (4 songs), **Tanishk Bagchi**, and Ravi Basrur is shaping up to be one of 2026’s biggest soundtracks.

For more Bollywood and South film updates, song releases, and trailers, explore [TechnoSports’ entertainment section](https://technosports.co.in). Stay on top of every Toxic update with our [complete South Indian cinema coverage on TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## FAQs

### **Q: What is the release date and budget of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups?**

 Toxic releases worldwide on **March 19, 2026** (Ugadi) in IMAX and standard formats, with a reported budget of **₹600 crore** — making it the most expensive Indian film ever made.

### **Q: When does Toxic’s first single ‘Tabaahi’ release and who features in it?**

The first single *Tabaahi* is expected to drop around **February 28, 2026**, featuring Yash and Kiara Advani, and is composed by Ravi Basrur as part of the film’s massive multi-composer soundtrack.