The first teaser for Toxic has given fans a chilling glimpse into its dark, violent world, unveiling Yash in what appears to be his most menacing role to date. Released on Thursday, January 8, the teaser arrived as a special birthday surprise for the actor, who turned 40.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the nearly three-minute teaser introduces Yash as Raya, a ruthless gangster operating in a grim, unforgiving setting. The teaser opens with a funeral scene, immediately establishing a sombre tone, before shifting to a tense sequence involving a grieving family leaving a cemetery. The mood escalates as a mysterious car arrives, hinting at impending danger.
Inside the vehicle, a brief intimate moment unfolds before Raya steps out, shirtless, calmly slipping into a black overcoat. Smoking a cigar, he surveys the scene before erupting into sudden violence, opening fire on the unsuspecting family without hesitation.
The teaser ends on a chilling note with Yash delivering the line, “Daddy’s home,” reinforcing the character’s cold-blooded dominance.
Sharing the teaser, the makers wrote, “Get a good look at your danger – Introducing RAYA…,” a caption that further fuelled excitement among fans. Social media was soon flooded with reactions, with many viewers comparing the film’s tone and visuals to gritty Hollywood gangster dramas.
Toxic is a period gangster film produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under their respective banners, KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations.
The film is co-written by Geetu Mohandas and Yash and boasts a star-studded cast including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Akshay Oberoi, Sudev Nair and Rukmini Vasanth.
With its dark aesthetic, brutal action, and intense performances hinted at in the teaser, Toxic has already generated strong buzz. The film is slated for a theatrical release on March 19.
