Yash’s Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups continues to establish itself as an evolving extravaganza. It grows darker, deeper, and more daring. The saga of its intrigue takes an exciting turn. The big ticket action drama unveils Rukmini Vasanth as the graceful, commanding and unflinching Mellisa.
This film marks her striking collaboration with Yash under the distinctive cinematic gaze of Geetu Mohandas. Rukmini is known for her intelligence-driven performances. Her emotional depth is also notable. Her introduction signals a performance that finds space within Geetu’s layered, atmospheric storytelling. Yash aims to make an Indian film that matches global standards in scale. The film also offers a universal resonance in its storytelling.
The arresting first looks have been unveiled. They include Kiara Advani as Nadia, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Nayanthara as Ganga, and Tara Sutaria as Rebecca. Following this, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups deepens its immersive realm. It does so with the introduction of Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa. The setting is a vibrant, hazy party in the late 1960s. Mellisa moves with an air of absolute self-assurance. Her expression is focused—a sharp, determined gaze that pierces through the surrounding festive chaos. The world around her is fluid and drifting. She remains focused. Her stride commands the floor as she navigates the room.
With each reveal, the film sharpens its edge. It expands its emotional terrain and cinematic scale. This cements Toxic as one of the most anticipated Indian films of 2026.
Geetu Mohandas says, “What I admire most about Rukmini is her intelligence as an actor. She doesn’t just perform , she processes. She asks questions, not out of doubt but out of curiosity. It pushes me to think deeper and sometimes even my own choices as a director. Watching her work reminds me that intelligence on screen often lies in what is left unsaid. Between shots, I often see her quietly writing in her journal , capturing thoughts, small anecdotes from the set. Those moments say a lot about her process. She is constantly building her own inner world. I find her approach incredibly thoughtful. At times, I honestly wish I could steal those pages and read through them. I want to understand the mind behind such a layered performance.”
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas. It is directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film has been filmed simultaneously in Kannada and English. Dubbed versions are planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages. This underscores its global ambition. The film boasts a formidable technical team. National Award winner Rajeev Ravi is the cinematographer. Ravi Basrur handles the music. Ujwal Kulkarni is responsible for editing. TP Abid is the production designer. High-octane action is choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry (John Wick) alongside National Award-winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.
Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is slated for a grand theatrical release. The release is scheduled for the long festive weekend of 19th March 2026. This date coincides with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.
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