Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar react to Yash's 'dynamite' Toxic teaser; 'Knocked me out'
The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups unveiled the first teaser on the occasion of Rocking Star Yash’s 40th birthday. Here's how Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar reacted to the teaser.
Yash in Toxic | Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt
Last Updated: 06.42 PM, Jan 08, 2026
On Rocking Star Yash’s 40th birthday, the much-anticipated first teaser of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was finally unveiled, instantly creating waves online. The teaser, featuring Yash’s striking first look as Raya, dropped after days of keeping fans on edge with the character posters of Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Nayanthara, and Huma Qureshi. From Karan Johar to Alia Bhatt, here's how celebrities reacted to Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' first teaser.
Here's how Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar reacted to Toxic teaser
Taking to his Instagram Story, Karan Johar praised Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups teaser and wished Yash on his birthday. The filmmaker shared, “WOW!!!! What a BIRTHDAY announcement!!! Truly ROCKING! @thenameisyash happy Birthday and this KICKS ASS!”
On the other hand, Alia Bhatt re-shared the teaser on her Instagram Story and wrote, "Dynamite." Filmmaker Sandeep Reddy Vanga tweeted, “TOXIC teaser just knocked me out. Style. Attitude. Chaos. Happy Birthday Yash @TheNameIsYash.”
In the teaser of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Yash makes an interesting and high-octane entrance by setting fire to a graveyard. Dressed in sleek black, he exudes his usual charismatic intensity.
Meanwhile, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups will hit cinemas on March 19 2026 and will have a box office clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Part 2.
What's the story of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups?
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a 2026 Indian gangster action-thriller starring Yash. It is set in the gritty 1980s/90s Goa underworld dominated by a powerful drug cartel, following protagonist Raya through a dark web of loyalty, betrayal, and intense action.
Set in the alluring yet dangerous backdrop of Goa, the film explores the dark underbelly of a powerful drug cartel operating behind the vibrant beaches. The story centres on the formidable gangster Raya (Yash) as he navigates this chaotic world, battling shifting alliances and violent confrontations. It's a period story, promising a rough, gritty, and intense narrative centred on crime, power, and the brutal realities of survival.
Who are the actors in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups?
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic features Yash in the lead role, Raya. It also casts Kiara Advani as Nadia, Nayanthara as Ganga, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Tara Sutaria as Rebecca, and Rukmini Vasanth plays Mellisa. The narrative explores the intoxicating nature of power and the brutal consequences of a life steeped in crime and violence. The characters' lives are entangled in a complex web of alliances and betrayals, highlighting the fragility of human relationships in a dangerous world.
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups FAQs:
Q: Who is Kiara Advani playing in the movie Toxic?
A: Kiara Advani plays the character Nadia in Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups.
Q: Who is the director of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups?
A: Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is directed by Geetu Mohandas.
Q. When will Toxic A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups release?
A. Toxic will be in theatres on March 19, 2026. A Kannada original film, it will have dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English as well. The film will have a box office clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Part 2.