Apr 29, 2026 11:21am IST
Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ Postponed Again, New Release Date Awaited
Yash’s “Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups” has been postponed once again, with the makers officially confirming that the film will no longer release on June 4, 2026. A new release date is yet to be announced.
The update was shared by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, who stated that the decision follows the film’s recent presentation at CinemaCon, where it received a strong response from global distributors and industry stakeholders. The reception has prompted the team to revisit its release strategy in order to accommodate a broader international rollout.
With “Toxic" now complete, the focus has shifted toward securing global distribution deals and aligning partnerships across markets. The makers are aiming to position the film for a larger worldwide release, rather than proceeding with its previously locked date.
Related Stories
In a statement, the team described "Toxic” as a project that holds significant personal and creative value, adding that the response at CinemaCon reinforced the need to ensure the film reaches audiences at the scale it is intended for. He confirmed that while the June 4 release has been dropped, the film will arrive in theatres globally at a later, unified date.
An excerpt from the statement shared by Yash and team read, “Toxic is complete, and we are currently aligning global distribution and partnerships. In light of this, we have decided to recalibrate our release timeline. While we will not be releasing on June 4 as announced earlier, we will be releasing at a later, globally aligned date. Toxic will come to theatres across the world soon
At a time when Indian cinema is finding its voice and stepping onto the global stage with such promise, each of us has a responsibility to raise the bar. As an actor and producer, I see this moment as an opportunity to do my part—for the Indian film industry and for all of us—by taking the time to ensure our film reaches the world with the impact it is meant to have.”
Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Mohandas, the film features a multi-language approach. It has been shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
"Toxic” stars Yash alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. This marks another shift in the film’s release timeline, with the project now awaiting a revised global date.
Comments are moderated. They may be edited for clarity and reprinting in whole or in part in Variety publications.