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Toxic (2026)
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26 Aug 2026194 minKannada
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a gangster drama set in Portuguese-ruled Goa before Indian independence and stretching across decades. It follows Raya's climb through the underworld and the family bonds, romances and betrayals that shape him. Geetu Mohandas directs, with Yash in the lead.
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Synopsis
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a gangster drama set in Portuguese-ruled Goa before Indian independence and stretching across decades. It follows Raya's climb through the underworld and the family bonds, romances and betrayals that shape him. Geetu Mohandas directs, with Yash in the lead.
Toxic 2026: what kind of gangster film this is
Toxic 2026 carries the long subtitle A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, and that phrase is the best clue to its intent. It is a gangster saga shot in Kannada and English, set in Goa when the territory was still under Portuguese rule, with the story moving across several decades. Reported synopses describe a rising underworld figure, Raya, whose life is tangled up with relatives, lovers and rivals.
What sets the project apart is its pairing. Yash is best known to mainstream audiences for large-scale action roles, while director Geetu Mohandas has built her reputation on intimate, psychologically sharp cinema. Press coverage has quoted Yash calling the film a metaphorical take on the genre rather than a conventional action vehicle. That is a statement of intent from the makers, not something we can judge from the finished film.
Release date, runtime and where to watch
The release date has moved several times. Early plans pointed to April 2025, then March 2026 and June 2026, before the worldwide release landed on 26 August 2026, according to the reports we read. An English-language version is listed as opening in India on 4 September 2026. The Kannada and original cut is listed at 194 minutes, with the English version at 176.
For streaming, one source says the film was expected on ZEE5 from mid-October 2026, but the same source notes the digital rights may not have been settled, so treat the platform and date as unconfirmed until ZEE5 or the producers say so. We have not verified a censor certificate, so none is given here.
Cast and crew
Yash plays Raya, also referred to as Ticket. The women in his orbit are played by Kiara Advani (Nadia), Nayanthara (Ganga), Huma Qureshi (Elizabeth), Tara Sutaria (Rebecca Almeida) and Rukmini Vasanth (Melissa). Akshay Oberoi and Darrell D'Silva appear as Tony and Salvador Almeida. Geetu Mohandas and Yash share the writing credit, and the film is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash.
Behind the camera, Rajeev Ravi is credited with cinematography and Ujwal Kulkarni with editing. Ravi Basrur composed the background score, while several composers contributed songs. The production budget has been described in the press only as very large; we have no confirmed figure.
Who it suits, and what to keep in mind
This looks aimed at viewers who like period crime stories with a darker, more psychological streak, and at Yash followers curious to see him in a different register. The running time is long at over three hours in its original cut, and press reports have flagged strong violence and adult themes, so it is not family viewing.
This page is a preview built from published reports; we have not watched the film, and we are not giving a verdict on the performances or the writing.
Who will enjoy Toxic?
- Viewers who enjoy period gangster sagas set in Goa
- Fans of Yash curious about a different register
- Not suited to young children given reported violence and adult themes
Trailer
Toxic Official English Trailer | Yash | Geetu Mohandas | KVN Productions | Monster Mind Creations – Trailer · Channel: KVN PRODUCTIONS
Cast
- Yash Raya / Ticket
- Kiara Advani Nadia
- Nayanthara Ganga
- Huma Qureshi Elizabeth
- Tara Sutaria Rebecca Almeida
- Rukmini Vasanth Melissa
- Akshay Oberoi Tony
- Darrell D'Silva Salvador Almeida
FAQ
What is the Toxic 2026 release date?
Reports and Wikipedia give a worldwide release on 26 August 2026, after earlier dates were postponed. An English version is listed for India on 4 September 2026.
Is Toxic on OTT yet?
A ZEE5 arrival in mid-October 2026 was reported as expected, but the same report said digital rights might still be unsold. No platform is confirmed here.
When was Toxic released?
Toxic was released on 26 Aug 2026.
Who directed Toxic?
Toxic was directed by Geetu Mohandas.
How long is Toxic?
Toxic runs for 194 minutes.
