After ‘Toxic,’ Akshay Oberoi To Star In Another Big-Ticket South Action Film (EXCLUSIVE)

Akshay Oberoi has another large-scale South Indian project in the pipeline. This actor is all set to make his Kannada debut in Geetu Mohandas’ "Toxic" starring Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara and Huma Qureshi, among others.

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Variety India has exclusively learned that the actor is in advanced discussions for an ambitious multilingual period action film. The pre-production work will begin by the end of July. Final filming will commence no later than September.

The project is being mounted on a significant scale and will feature an ensemble cast from multiple film industries. The film is being planned as a multilingual release, catering to audiences across India. The makers have conceived it as a period fantasy, on the lines of the “Baahubali” films.

The development marks another significant milestone for Akshay Oberoi, who has been working across films and streaming platforms. The actor made his Hindi film debut as a leading man with the 2010 coming-of-age drama “Isi Life Mein,” opposite Sandeepa Dhar. While the film did not make a significant impact at the box office, over the years, Oberoi carved out a niche for himself with films like “Gurgaon,” “Laal Rang,” and “Fighter,” as well as web shows including “Illegal” and “The Broken News.” The actor continues to build a diverse body of work across films and streaming platforms.

Oberoi’s Kannada debut, “Toxic,” is positioned as a global-scale Indian production with an emphasis on stylized action. The film introduces him to a wider audience in the South. The movie is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026.