Yash in a still from Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups 
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Countdown begins for Yash’s Toxic as makers confirm release date

The makers confirm Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, putting all rumous of a delay to rest as Yash wraps up the final leg of shooting in Bengaluru

A Sharadhaa

The wait for Yash’s highly anticipated action-drama Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups just got a lot more thrilling and official. Putting weeks of speculation to rest, the makers have confirmed that the film will release worldwide on March 19, 2026, exactly as planned.

Over the past few weeks, social media buzzed with rumors of a possible postponement. The production house has now silenced the chatter, reaffirming the original date with a powerful countdown post that was captioned, “140 days to go… His Untamed Presence is Your Existential Crisis. Toxic The Movie releases worldwide on 19-03-2026.”

According to the team, the film is progressing on schedule. Post-production and VFX work began in April this year, around the same time Yash started shooting for Ramayana in Mumbai. The final leg of filming is currently underway in Bengaluru, setting the stage for a high-voltage promotional campaign expected to kick off in early 2026.

The release date positions Toxic right in the middle of a festive frame, coinciding with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and regional New Year celebrations, followed closely by Eid, making it a prime window for a four-day box office spectacle.

For fans, this film marks Yash’s grand return to the big screen after the global success of KGF, heightening anticipation for what is expected to be one of 2026’s biggest cinematic events. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic has been shot simultaneously in English and Kannada, and will also release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and other languages, ensuring a truly pan-Indian and international release.

Jointly produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under the banners of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is being billed as a genre-defying spectacle, blending raw action, emotion, and mythic storytelling on a massive scale.

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