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Yash introduced as Raya in Toxic A Fairytale For Grown-Ups with first look on his birthday

Updated on: 08 January,2026 02:03 PM IST  |  Mumbai
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Yash's first look from his upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups, has been revealed on his birthday. Sharing a two-and-a-half-minute-long video, the makers introduced him as Raya through a powerful, bold, and high-impact announcement

Yash introduced as Raya in Toxic A Fairytale For Grown-Ups with first look on his birthday

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Marking Yash’s birthday on January 8, 2026, the makers of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups have unveiled the actor's character in the film via an intro teaser. Through a two-and-a-half-minute-long video, Yash was officially introduced Raya, in a powerful, bold, and high-impact avatar. 

Yash's fist look from Toxic revealed


Yash first introduced Toxic to the world by first unveiling its women, namely, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. Each character was revealed, indicating thatToxic is not built around spectacle alone, but around powerful characters who shape its world.



 
 
 
 
 
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The introduction clip is set against the haunting stillness of a cemetery, which soon erupts into chaos, with a blaze of action. It includes gunfire, silence, bodies scattered, before Raya emerged through the smoke. He seems composed, unflinching, and in complete control, while being armed with a Tommy gun.

From its very first frame, the film establishes a dark, unapologetic tone, embracing boldness, scale, and an uncompromising visual language. It is a cinema designed to leave an impact and linger long after the credits roll. 

Over the years, Yash has built a reputation of being a fearless risk-taker by consistently choosing ambition over safety and vision over formula. 

About Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups

The makers had earlier unveiled the leading ladies including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria of the film.
Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages.

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is reportedly a gripping tale of crime and deception set in 1980s Goa, where a powerful drug cartel manipulates lives behind the state's picturesque beaches and vibrant culture.

The film features a formidable technical lineup, including National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, music by Ravi Basrur, editing by Ujwal Kulkarni, and production design by TP Abid.

The action sequences are mounted on a grand scale, choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry (John Wick), alongside National Award-winning action directors Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.

Produced by Venkat K. Under the banners of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.

(With inputs from IANS)

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