Ahead of his birthday, Yash’s fans turned the Bengaluru Metro into a historic moving tribute, marking an unprecedented cultural moment. The spectacle arrives as anticipation peaks for Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious upcoming films
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The city of Bengaluru witnessed history like never before. As Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups steadily shapes up to be one of the most ambitious and talked-about projects in Indian cinema, Yash stands at the centre of an intoxicating new universe - one that has already sparked massive curiosity across industries and audiences alike. Ahead of his birthday on January 8, fans transformed the city’s lifeline, the Bengaluru Metro, into a moving tribute for the Rocking Star, marking the first-ever metro takeover for a birthday celebration and turning an ordinary commute into a once-in-a-lifetime cultural moment.
Bengaluru metro takeover
Commuters, fans and unsuspecting passengers found themselves immersed in a city-wide spectacle that blurred the line between cinema and cultural legacy. As the Metro ran through the heart of the city, it carried emotion, pride and the collective admiration of millions - proof that Yash’s influence today extends far beyond the screen.
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The timing could not have been more apt. With Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups already dominating conversations following the powerful unveiling of its actresses and their characters, anticipation around Yash’s next cinematic chapter has reached a fever pitch. While audiences have caught striking glimpses of his look from Toxic, the character itself remains shrouded in mystery, fuelling intense speculation. Whether the much-awaited reveal will drop on his birthday remains to be seen. Mounted on a massive scale, Toxic promises an intoxicating world, a period setting packed with intensity, and a protagonist whose moral complexity is still waiting to be unveiled.
About Toxic
Toxic is set to release during a significant festive period, overlapping with Gudi Padwa, Ugadi, and Eid, which offers a strong four-day holiday box-office window.
The cinematography is led by National Award winner Rajeev Ravi, while the music is composed by Ravi Basrur, known for his previous collaboration with Yash on KGF. Ujwal Kulkarni oversees the editing, and TP Abid is in charge of production design. Bringing an international touch, Hollywood action director JJ Perry—celebrated for his work on John Wick along with National award-winning action director Anbariv have crafted some of the film’s most significant action sequences.
Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu, Toxic has been filmed simultaneously in English and Kannada and will also be dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and more. The film is being produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations.
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