The makers of Yash’s upcoming action-thriller Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups shared the first poster of Kiara Advani as Nadia, her most challenging role yet that pushed her physically, mentally, and emotionally. Directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring an ensemble including Nayanthara and Huma Qureshi, the film set in a bygone coastal world releases on March 19, 2026, in multiple languages. Fans and stars like Sidharth Malhotra praised the intense look, drawing comparisons to past Yash hits as hype builds for his return nearly four years after KGF Chapter 2.
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Kiara Advani’s Striking First-Look Poster as Nadia in Toxic Unveiled A role that demanded more from me – physically, mentally, emotionally and felt nothing short of transformative.
My toughest one yet.
Months of hard work. One fearless leap.
To see this first look receive so much love means everything.
Grateful beyond words🥹
Kiara Advani’s Fierce First Look as Nadia in Toxic Unveiled, Calls It Her “Toughest Role Yet”
The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have unveiled the first-look poster of Kiara Advani as Nadia, revealing a striking and intense avatar that has quickly caught fans’ attention on social media.
Sharing the poster, Kiara described the role as “my toughest one yet”, adding that it pushed her physically, mentally, and emotionally, and proved to be a deeply transformative experience.
“Months of hard work. One fearless leap,” the actor wrote, thanking fans for the overwhelming response to her first look.
A demanding role in a gritty world
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is set in a bygone coastal world and promises a dark, stylised action narrative. Kiara’s character Nadia appears central to the film’s emotional and dramatic arc, with the poster hinting at a raw, hardened persona unlike her previous roles.
Strong ensemble cast
The film stars Yash in the lead, marking his much-anticipated return nearly four years after KGF Chapter 2. The ensemble cast also includes Nayanthara and Huma Qureshi, adding further weight to the project.
Industry and fan reactions
Celebrities and fans alike praised Kiara’s intense look, with Sidharth Malhotra and others applauding the transformation. Comparisons have already begun with Yash’s earlier blockbusters, reflecting the growing hype around the film.
Release details
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is slated for a March 19, 2026 release and will hit theatres in multiple languages, aiming for a wide pan-India and international audience.
As anticipation builds, Kiara Advani’s first look as Nadia has set the tone for what promises to be one of the most talked-about action thrillers of 2026.