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Toxic: Yash as Raya to Kiara Advani as Nadia- who plays what?

Updated On: 25 August, 2026 05:59 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla

With Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups generating buzz ahead of its release, fans are eager to know more about the film’s intriguing characters. From Yash’s mysterious double role to Kiara Advani and the supporting cast, here’s a look at who plays what in the upcoming action thriller.

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Toxic cast details (Pics/YouTube, Instagram)
Toxic cast details (Pics/YouTube, Instagram)
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At the centre of Toxic is Yash, who takes on a challenging dual role. He plays Raya, who is touted to be the alpha male who is deeply rooted in the criminal world of Goa from the 1940s-70s. The film will show him in his bold gangster avatar and his rise to become the kingpin.
At the centre of Toxic is Yash, who takes on a challenging dual role. He plays Raya, who is touted to be the alpha male who is deeply rooted in the criminal world of Goa from the 1940s-70s. The film will show him in his bold gangster avatar and his rise to become the kingpin.
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The actor plays Raya, the father, as well as his son Rumi, who is also known by the name “Ticket”. Their relationship is expected to be an important part of the film and adds an emotional layer.
The actor plays Raya, the father, as well as his son Rumi, who is also known by the name “Ticket”. Their relationship is expected to be an important part of the film and adds an emotional layer.
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Kiara Advani plays circus artist Nadia, a complex figure in a dark, stylized gangster setting opposite star Yash. Looks like, she has been cheated by Raya and carries angst against him.
Kiara Advani plays circus artist Nadia, a complex figure in a dark, stylized gangster setting opposite star Yash. Looks like, she has been cheated by Raya and carries angst against him.
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Nayanthara plays a powerful gangster named Ganga, who is also the sister of Yash's lead character Raya. The character features a commanding, weapon-wielding presence linked to a high-stakes Goa drug cartel.
Nayanthara plays a powerful gangster named Ganga, who is also the sister of Yash's lead character Raya. The character features a commanding, weapon-wielding presence linked to a high-stakes Goa drug cartel.
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Huma Qureshi's character in the film, Elizabeth, is reported to have an antagonistic role in the story. She is assumed to be gangster's daughter, who seeks vengeance from Raya.
Huma Qureshi's character in the film, Elizabeth, is reported to have an antagonistic role in the story. She is assumed to be gangster's daughter, who seeks vengeance from Raya.
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While not much is revealed about Sanjeeda Sheikh's character, as er trailer, she plays a brother owner, where Tocket and Ganga are sold by their dad Raya.
While not much is revealed about Sanjeeda Sheikh's character, as er trailer, she plays a brother owner, where Tocket and Ganga are sold by their dad Raya.
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Akshay Oberoi will play Tony, a character positioned with a pronounced retro aesthetic.
Akshay Oberoi will play Tony, a character positioned with a pronounced retro aesthetic.
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Rukmini Vasanth plays a character named Mellisa in the action thriller.
Rukmini Vasanth plays a character named Mellisa in the action thriller.
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Tara Sutaria plays a character named Rebecca. Her role involves a complicated relationship with Yash's character, Raya.
Tara Sutaria plays a character named Rebecca. Her role involves a complicated relationship with Yash's character, Raya.
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Sudev Nair plays a restrained, observant character named Karmadi, who is a close aid of Raya.
Sudev Nair plays a restrained, observant character named Karmadi, who is a close aid of Raya.
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Darrell D'Silva plays the character named Salvador in the Toxic movie. He is reportedly the gangster who holds power in this criminal world of drug cartel.
Darrell D'Silva plays the character named Salvador in the Toxic movie. He is reportedly the gangster who holds power in this criminal world of drug cartel.
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Balaji Manohar plays the character named Bheera in Toxic. He is the key antagonist of film, set to lock horns with Yash's character.
Balaji Manohar plays the character named Bheera in Toxic. He is the key antagonist of film, set to lock horns with Yash's character.

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