Feb 22, 2026 11:58am IST
Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Female Cast Expands with Sanjeeda Shaikh Joining In Special Appearance (EXCLUSIVE)
Yash's most-awaited upcoming film, "Toxic," features five leading ladies in pivotal roles — Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. The female cast has further expanded, as Variety India has learned that Sanjeeda Shaikh has also joined the film in a special appearance.
Known for her enduring and successful television career, Sanjeeda has slowly and steadily been making her mark in the film and streaming space with projects like "Fighter" and "Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar." While details of her role in "Toxic" remain under wraps, sources suggest she will portray a brief yet pivotal character that serves as a crucial link within the film’s narrative. The film marks her first pan-India project, offering her another opportunity to demonstrate her versatility on-screen.
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"Toxic" has been a topic of discussion ever since the announcement, and the anticipation has only intensified after the release of its teaser. The film marks Yash's return to the silver screen four years after the blockbuster success of "KGF Chapter 2" in 2022. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic will reportedly feature Yash in a double role, adding further layers of excitement for this action spectacle. The film releases in theatres on March 19, clashing at the box office with Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh's highly anticipated "Dhurandhar: Revenge."
Meanwhile, Sanjeeda has a busy year ahead. She will next be seen in Ajay Devgn's "Dhamaal 4," releasing on July 3, 2026, and will follow that up with Netflix India's "Ikka," in which she stars alongside Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna.
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