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Teaser Shatters Records with Explosive Debut
The highly anticipated teaser for Rocking Star Yash’s upcoming film Toxic has taken the internet by storm, amassing massive views within hours of its release on February 20, 2026. The Kannada version quickly rose to the top of international charts, highlighting Yash’s unparalleled pan-Indian appeal and the project’s global buzz.
A Gritty Period Gangster Epic Directed by Geetu Mohandas
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Geetu Mohandas-known for her critically praised works like Liar’s Dice and Moothon-Toxic is co-written by Yash himself. This savage action-thriller is set in the sun-kissed yet shadowy world of Goa, spanning the 1940s to the 1970s, blending fading colonial echoes with the brutal rise of crime syndicates.
Synopsis: Building an Empire Through Blood and Betrayal
According to the film’s official synopsis, Toxic follows Yash’s formidable character as he seizes power in a ruthless underworld. “Set in Goa between the early 1940s and the 1970s, Toxic is a savage action-thriller saga that plunges into the rot festering beneath paradise. In this coastal land of fading colonial shadows and rising crime syndicates, a man forges his empire through blood, fear, and betrayal. Power is not granted, it is seized, and it always demands repayment. As smuggling routes become battlegrounds and loyalties unravel into suspicion, paranoia turns into a means of survival.”
Star-Studded Ensemble Cast Ready to Ignite the Screen
Yash leads in a powerful dual role, supported by a formidable ensemble including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. Produced jointly by Venkat K. Narayana under KVN Productions and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the film promises high-octane action, intense drama, and a dark, fairy-tale-like narrative for mature audiences.
Clash of Titans: March 19, 2026 Box Office Showdown
Toxic is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026, in multiple languages including Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and English. It will face stiff competition at the box office, going head-to-head with Ranveer Singh’s highly anticipated Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge (also known as Dhurandhar: The Revenge), setting the stage for one of the biggest clashes of the year during the festive Ugadi-Gudi Padwa-Eid window.
This pan-Indian gangster thriller is poised to deliver a cinematic spectacle, building on Yash’s blockbuster legacy post-KGF. Fans are already counting down to what promises to be a toxic yet thrilling ride!