Toxic makers set countdown to release of Yash-led film in March 2026

In the last couple of months, multiple reports have surfaced about trouble in the making of Rocking Star Yash’s next, Toxic. From rumours that the budget has been massively overshot, to creative differences of opinion between director Geetu Mohandas and Yash that have led to the actor taking over the reins of direction, a lot has been heard. Each time these reports sprung up, Yash fans vehemently objected, deeming it all part of a negative PR campaign unleashed by fans of certain actors, especially from Bollywood. The frequency of these reports could make one wonder that there's no smoke without fire, especially since there was no formal denial from the team so far.

Toxic to stick to March 19, 2026 release plan

That has finally changed, perhaps because the intensity heightened in the last couple of days. On October 30, KVN Productions, the banner that is bankrolling Toxic along with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, set the record straight and sought to silence detractors by posting a countdown to the film’s March 19, 2026 release. A popular trade analyst was ‘commissioned’ to dispel the rumours. Apparently, post-production work has already begun on the film and it will be ready in time for its Ugadi release.

Interestingly, while Yash fans have repeatedly been rallying in his support every time there is a not-so-favourable report about Toxic, most of them were far from happy when he announced his collaboration with Geetu. The actress-filmmaker’s earlier work, Moothon, and some of her media interactions, in which she spoke about not working with a bound script and improvising along the way, were all matters of grave concern.

Also read: Yash on Toxic: ‘Geetu came with a small thread… it developed into something else’ 

Since filming began, every morsel of information, about the cast and crew, has been celebrated online, and attributed to Yash’s vision, almost as if Geetu had little to no contribution in these aspects.

In the last couple of months, multiple reports have surfaced about trouble in the making of Rocking Star Yash’s next, Toxic. From rumours that the budget has been massively overshot, to creative differences of opinion between Geethu and Yash, which have led to the actor taking over the reins of direction, a lot has been heard. Each time these reports sprung up, Yash fans vehemently objected, deeming it all part of a negative PR campaign unleashed by fans of certain actors, especially from Bollywood. The frequency of these reports could make one wonder that there won’t be smoke without fire, especially since there was no formal denial from the team so far.

That has finally changed, perhaps because the intensity heightened in the last couple of days. On October 30, KVN Productions, the banner that is bankrolling Toxic along with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, set the record straight and sought to silence detractors by posting a countdown to the film’s March 19, 2026 release. A popular trade analyst was ‘commissioned’ to dispel the rumours. Apparently, post-production work has already begun on the film and it will be ready in time for its Ugadi release.

Interestingly, while Yash fans have repeatedly been rallying in his support every time there is a not-so-favourable report about Toxic, most of them were far from happy when he announced his collaboration with Geethu. The actress-filmmaker’s earlier work, Moothon, and some of her media interactions, in which she spoke about not working with a bound script and improvising along the way, were all matters of grave concern.

Since filming began, every morsel of information, about the cast and crew, has been celebrated online, and attributed to Yash’s vision, almost as if Geethu had little to no contribution in these aspects.

FAQs

Q. When will Toxic release?

A. Toxic was initially meant to be an April 10, 2025 film, which was then postponed to March 19, 2026. This will be an Ugadi festive release for Yash. 

Q. Who is directing Toxic?

A. Malayalam actor-filmmaker Geetu Mohandas is helming Toxic.