# Yash Says Nayanthara and Kiara Advani Are the Real Badasses of Toxic — And We Believe Him

URL: https://technosports.co.in/yash-says-nayanthara-and-kiara-advani/  
Published: 2026-05-24  
Updated: 2026-05-24  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

The KGF superstar recently opened up about his upcoming pan-India action drama **Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups**, and what he had to say about the women in the film — particularly **Nayanthara** and **Kiara Advani** — is genuinely exciting for anyone tired of seeing female characters exist only at the edges of the gangster genre.

## What Yash Said About the Women of Toxic

In a conversation with Variety India, Yash was refreshingly candid. He pointed out that the [gangster film](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangster_film) genre has long been dominated by male perspectives — and that director **Geetu Mohandas** brings something entirely different to the table with her emotional depth and storytelling instincts.

![Yash](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ysgsgsgh-1024x576.webp)

He described the female characters in Toxic as women who have taken complete ownership of their lives — survivors who hold their own in the darkest of circumstances. He also noted that there is a distinct kind of violence simmering within every human being, and when filtered through a female gaze and a director like Geetu, every scene takes a completely unexpected turn.

That’s not promotional fluff — that’s a star putting real weight behind his director’s vision, and it makes the wait for this film even harder.

## Toxic at a Glance

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| Film Title | Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups |
| Director | Geetu Mohandas |
| Lead Actor | Yash |
| Female Lead Cast | Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth |
| Genre | Gangster / Period Action Drama |
| Languages | Kannada, English + 4 dubbed languages |
| Action Choreographer | JJ Perry (John Wick fame) |
| Music | Ravi Basrur |
| Release Date | TBA (previously postponed from June 4, 2026) |

## Why Toxic Is Unlike Any Other Gangster Film

Toxic has been shot simultaneously in **Kannada and English**, and will release in six Indian languages including Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil — making it a true pan-India and potentially global project.

The action credentials are impeccable. **JJ Perry**, the Hollywood stunt coordinator behind the *John Wick* franchise, has choreographed several action sequences. The Anbariv duo handles select portions, and the score comes from **Ravi Basrur**, who memorably elevated KGF’s atmosphere.

Director Geetu Mohandas is no stranger to nuanced, character-driven storytelling — and pairing that sensibility with the scale Yash brings is a combination nobody in Indian cinema has quite attempted before.

For more on how big-budget South Indian films are redefining action cinema, check out our coverage on [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

## What’s Next for Yash?

Beyond Toxic, Yash is set for a massive Diwali 2026 release as **King Ravana** in **Ramayana**, the mythological epic starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. Two entirely different universes, one actor — it’s shaping up to be the biggest stretch of Yash’s career yet.

## FAQs

### **Q: When is Toxic releasing?**

The film was postponed from its June 4, 2026 date to secure a better global theatrical window, with a new release date yet to be officially announced.

### **Q: Who are the female leads in Toxic?**

The film features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles, all of whom Yash describes as playing truly powerful, self-reliant characters.