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.
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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
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.
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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.
