'Daddy Is Home': Yash's 'Toxic' Teaser Brings Heavy Action, Sets Up Box Office Duel With 'Dhurandhar 2'

Mumbai: Kannada superstar Yash treated fans to a new extended teaser of his upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' on his 40th birthday. The nearly three-minute clip bursts with fast-paced action, intense visuals and a gritty mood. 

It introduces Yash in a striking new avatar as Raya, a character surrounded by violence, big explosions, and high-stakes confrontations that pack in more action beats than many typical masala films.

Fans reacted quickly online, some cheering the energy, others saying the sequence feels familiar for a mass action hero. 

What Is 'Toxic' All About?

'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about Indian films of 2026. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the movie mixes gangster drama with powerful visuals and mature storytelling. 

The cast includes Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles. Crew members include celebrated technicians like cinematographer Rajeev Ravi and action director J.J. Perry, known for work on global blockbusters. 

Yash also shared the teaser on X with the caption, "RAYA Toxic : A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups in cinemas worldwide on 19-03-2026."

RAYA

Toxic : A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups in cinemas worldwide on 19-03-2026#ToxicTheMovie pic.twitter.com/fpSdI8utAv

— Yash (@TheNameIsYash) January 8, 2026

The teaser was released with a confident message from the makers: "Daddy Is Home," signalling Yash’s return to intense, adrenaline-driven cinema after a long gap. 

Get a good look at your danger - Introducing RAYA 🔥https://t.co/47XpnKQOXu

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups in cinemas worldwide on 19-03-2026#DaddyIsHome #ToxicTheMovie@TheNameIsYash#Nayanthara@humasqureshi @advani_kiara @rukminitweets #TaraSutaria #GeetuMohandas… pic.twitter.com/mKmNJ1FGBH

— KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) January 8, 2026

When Is the Film Releasing?

Producers have locked Toxic’s theatrical release for March 19. The film will be released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, aiming to appeal across the country. 

Why Is the 'Dhurandhar 2' Clash a Big Deal?

What’s made this teaser launch especially newsworthy is its timing. On the very same day, another major action film, Ranveer Singh’s 'Dhurandhar 2', is also set to hit theatres. The two films will go head-to-head at the box office on March 19, creating one of the season’s most anticipated clashes. 'Dhurandhar 2' is the sequel to last year’s successful spy drama, which drew strong audience interest and box office results. 

What Fans Are Saying?

Reactions from movie lovers have been mixed. Many fans praised the 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' teaser for its energy and visuals, while others compared it to previous action films, splitting opinion on whether it brings something genuinely fresh. 

On social media and fan forums, discussions are already lively about which movie will come out on top next March.

With 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' promising globe-spanning action and 'Dhurandhar 2' returning a hit franchise, March 19 might turn into a landmark day for Indian cinema fans. Both films are staking their claim as “must-watch” action experiences and viewers are watching closely as promotions ramp up ahead of the big release date.