Toxic release date pushed back: Yash opens up about challenges and regret

Kannada superstar Yash recently expressed his disappointment over not being able to meet the release date he had initially announced for his upcoming movie Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. "Due to scheduling issues, it took more time than we had anticipated. I won’t be able to release the film on that date," confirmed Yash.

Toxic was originally set to arrive in cinemas worldwide on April 11, 2025. However, due to production delays, the filmmakers won’t be able to adhere to the release plans. Yash admitted that this situation has affected his credibility. "I really didn’t want to announce the release date because credibility is important to me. It has never happened before that we announced a date but hadn’t even started production. I realized there are many complications—actors from other industries are involved, and they are busy with other projects, so you have to wait. Bringing them together for this film has been challenging," he told The Hollywood Reporter India.

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Toxic was announced in April this year, with the title teaser creating a wave of excitement across the country. However, things didn’t go as planned, leading to the delay.

It wasn’t until August that the filmmakers could begin production. Yash has already completed about 30 days of shooting.

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, who is known for her small-scale, independent films on human tragedy, Toxic represents her first venture into a large-scale production with a star-studded cast. Yash explained that it was Geetu’s passion for the project that drew him in.

"I just listen to my heart. When she first pitched the idea, it was a small thread. I don’t think we’re doing that anymore—it’s evolved into something else. I was inspired by her passion, and as we brainstormed, we discussed the future of Indian cinema and how it could evolve. She has a certain experience and vision, and our visions are aligned," Yash added.

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