Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups continues to establish itself as an evolving extravaganza that grows darker, deeper, and more ...
Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups continues to establish itself as
an evolving extravaganza that grows darker, deeper, and more daring. The saga
of its intrigue takes an exciting turn as the big ticket action drama unveils
Rukmini Vasanth as the graceful, commanding and unflinching Mellisa.
This film marks her striking collaboration with Yash under the
distinctive cinematic gaze of Geetu Mohandas. Known for her intelligence-driven
performances and emotional depth, Rukmini’s introduction signals a performance
that finds space within Geetu’s layered, atmospheric storytelling, and Yash’s
ambition to make an Indian film that matches global standards in scale and
offers a universal resonance in its storytelling.
Following the unveiling of the arresting first looks of Kiara Advani as
Nadia, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Nayanthara as Ganga, and Tara Sutaria as
Rebecca, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups deepens its immersive realm with the
introduction of Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa. Set against the backdrop of a
vibrant, hazy party in the late 1960s, Mellisa moves with an air of absolute
self-assurance. Her expression is focused—a sharp, determined gaze that pierces
through the surrounding festive chaos. While the world around her is fluid and
drifting, she is focused, navigating the room with a stride that commands the
floor.
With each reveal, the film sharpens its edge, expanding its emotional
terrain and cinematic scale, cementing Toxic one of the most anticipated Indian
films of 2026.
Geetu Mohandas says, “What I admire most about Rukmini is her
intelligence as an actor. She doesn’t just perform, she processes. She asks
questions, not out of doubt but out of curiosity. It pushes me to think deeper
and sometimes even my own choices as a director. Watching her work reminds me
that intelligence on screen often lies in what is left unsaid. Between shots, I
often see her quietly writing in her journal, capturing thoughts, small
anecdotes from the set. Those moments say a lot about her process. She is
constantly building her own inner world. I find her approach incredibly
thoughtful, and at times I honestly wish I could steal those pages and read
through them, just to understand the mind behind such a layered
performance.”
Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas,
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been filmed simultaneously in Kannada and
English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and
several other languages—underscoring its global ambition. The film boasts a
formidable technical team, including National Award winner Rajeev Ravi as
cinematographer, Ravi Basrur on music, Ujwal Kulkarni on editing, and TP Abid
as production designer. High-octane action is choreographed by Hollywood action
director JJ Perry (John Wick) alongside National Award-winning duo Anbariv and
Kecha Khamphakdee. Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN
Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is slated for a grand theatrical
release on the long festive weekend of 19th March 2026, coinciding with Eid,
Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.
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