Yash, the heavyweight of Hindi cinema, celebrated his 39th birthday by releasing the first look video of his upcoming feature film ‘Toxic – A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, his first project since the blockbuster ‘KGF’ franchise.
The footage shows Yash dressed in a white suit and fedora, cigar in hand, moving around an upscale nightclub.
Yash, the Kannada-language film industry actor who rose to Hindi stardom through the ‘KGF’ franchise, has become one of the most sought-after stars in Hindi cinema. Best known for his portrayal of Rocky Bhai in ‘KGF: Chapter 1’ (2018) and ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ (2022), Yash’s transformation into a larger-than-life action hero brought him unprecedented success at the box office, breaking the mainstream language. Barriers. The second installment in the franchise is the fifth highest Indian grosser of all time. While the “KGF” series cemented his star power, Yash’s early career in Kannada-language films showcased his versatility, with notable performances in projects like “Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari” (2014) and “Googly” (2013).
“Toxic” is directed by Geetu Mohandas, a director who first gained international fame with her feature debut, “Liar’s Dice”, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was India’s official entry for the Oscars in 2015. The film, is an exploration of migration And Exodus, won two awards from the Indian National Film Awards. Mohandis followed this success with Moothon (‘The Elder One’), a bilingual film in Malayalam and Hindi that premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2019 to critical acclaim. Before turning to directing, Mohandas was a popular actress in Malayalam-language cinema.
“‘Toxic’ is a story that defies convention and is sure to stir up the chaos within us,” said the engineer. “Today, as we unveil the first sneak look of our film, we also celebrate Yash – a man respected by the nation for his vision and swagger.”
“Co-writing this world with Yash has been an exciting collaboration, crossing borders, languages and cultural boundaries. When our two intellectual worlds collide, the result is not compromise or chaos – it is the transformation that occurs when artistic vision meets the precision of commercial storytelling. The engineer added: “We hope to provide an experience woven to ignite something primal in all of us – a film not just to watch, but to feel.”
The film is being produced as a joint venture between KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, with Venkat K. Narayana and Yash as producers.
Watch the first look video for “Toxic” here: