BOLLYWOOD actor Kiara Advani penned a note recently describing her role in the upcoming film Toxic: A FairyTale for GrownUps, as nothing short of transformative. Headlined by Yash, the film is set to release in theatres on March 19, 2026. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, known for Moothon and Liar’s Dice, it is produced byVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations.

 

Advani, who essays the role of Nadia in the film, shared a note on her Instagram story. The 34-yearold actor said it has been the toughest role, and required months of hardwork. "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," she wrote. The makers also released the first look poster of the actor on Sunday.

 

In her note, Advani said she is grateful for the response on it. "To see this first look receive so much love means everything. Grateful beyond words," she added. Toxic is also the first film in India to be simultaneously shot in English and Kannada languages. Even filmmaker Geetu Mohandas has heaped praise on Kiara Advani’s performance in his upcoming directorial Toxic.

 

He described it as nothing short of transformative. Speaking about Advani’s performance, Geetu said, “Some performances don’t just belong to a film, they redefine an artist.What Kiara created on screen in this film is nothing short of transformative. As a director, I am deeply proud of her and for the performance she has delivered, and for the faith and heart she brought into our shared journey.”

 

The Kannada movie marks Yash's first project since the release of the KGF: Chapter 2 (2022) in the superhit franchise. Advani's later work is War 2, which was directed by Ayan Mukerji and featured the actor alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR. It was a sequel to War, which released in 2019.