Toxic release: Yash starrer continues aligning distribution partners; settles AP/Telangana
Toxic release: Amid occasional speculation of a release postponement, the makers of Toxic are lining up their distribution allies across the country. The film drops on March 19. 2026
Last Updated: 05.43 PM, Feb 06, 2026
In a little over a month, Rocking Star Yash’s much-awaited Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups will be in theatres. The film, which was the first to book the Eid 2026 holiday window, is currently set for a clash with the Ranveer Singh starrer Dhurandhar 2: Revenge. Ever since the Dhurandhar sequel was announced, along with its release date, there has been speculation that one of the films would move to another date. Given how successful Dhurandhar is at the box office and continues to draw crowds, despite landing on OTT also, Toxic was expected to concede the holiday slot.
Toxic's distribution network in place?
However, the makers have repeatedly reaffirmed their commitment to meeting Toxic’s date with audiences, after the initial plan could not be met. Amid all the frenzied online discussions about a possible postponement, team Toxic has been diligently working on putting its distribution network in place. In Karnataka, the production house KVN Productions will handle the distribution, while Anil Thadani, who had taken KGF to the Hindi belt, will continue in that role.
Earlier on February 6, it was announced that the AP/Telangana deal had also been closed, with Dil Raju bagging the theatrical distribution business. It is being reported that the rights were sold for a whopping Rs 120 cr. The Kerala rights are with SSR Entertainments. Unconfirmed reports also state that since the film has been shot with an English version too, its international distribution will be handled by 20th Century Studios.
Toxic is Yash’s first release in 3 years. The film has been directed by actor-filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, and she shares writing credits with Yash. The cast includes the likes of Akshay Oberoi, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi and Sudev Nair, among others.
Toxic FAQs
Q. Who is the director of Toxic A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups?
A. Toxic A Fairy Tale for Adults has been directed by Moothon maker Geetu Mohandas in what is her Kannada debut. She has co-written the film with leading man Yash.
Q. Where to watch Toxic A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups?
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.