04 November,2025 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Huma Qureshi
Huma Qureshi recently opened up about her next film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, led by Rocking Star Yash. Although the trailer has not been released, the film's teaser and early visuals have already sparked massive curiosity.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the actress remained tight-lipped about the film's plot and her character. However, she couldn't contain her excitement about being part of the ambitious project and showered praise on its scale and creative vision. "It's a mammoth production, and it was great to collaborate with a star of Yash's magnitude and a director of Geetu Mohandas' calibre. Sharing her insight from set, she quipped, "They have created something beautiful and exceptional, and it will be well worth the wait."
The Jolly LLB 2 actress further added that she is keen to take up more South projects, but she is waiting for the right opportunities. "I want to work more frequently in the South, but as yet, nothing really exciting has come up," she said.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film has been co-written by the superstar Yash himself. The film is said to be an unconventional gangster drama with a fantastical narrative twist, with Huma playing the antagonist. Boasting an ensemble cast featuring Yash, Tovino Thomas, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Sudev Nair, and Akshay Oberoi, the film has generated a lot of buzz.
Toxic is the first-ever large-scale Indian film to be conceptualized, written, and filmed in both English and Kannada, paving the way for a truly global film experience. The film will be dubbed in multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Toxic will probably be the star's biggest pan-India release.
Jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is set to light up screens nationwide on 19th March 2026. The release of Toxic lands right in the heart of a major festive frame - coinciding with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid - creating a high-impact four-day window at the box office.
Talking about Huma's upcoming projects, the Monica O My Darling actress has had a packed 2025, with two more releases slated for this month.
She will be reprising her role as Rani Bharti in the fourth season of the acclaimed political drama Maharani. The previous seasons of the show depicted Huma's transformation from an outsider thrust into politics to a shrewd leader maneuvering through Bihar's ruthless corridors of power. The upcoming season promises to continue its mix of political realism and gripping drama. Maharani season 4 will be available to watch on SonyLiv on November 7.
