Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Yash’s Toxic Release Sparks Fan Celebrations Across Karnataka
Yash’s new movie, Toxic, was released in cinemas.
Many fans came to watch it on the first day.
People gathered in cities and towns across Karnataka, as well as Hyderabad and Mumbai.
They wore movie T-shirts and brought banners and large pictures of Yash.
Some fans danced, played drums, set off fireworks and shouted slogans.
Several screenings were full, including all three shows at one mall in Raichur.
Some fans travelled long distances because they had waited years to see Yash in a new film.
Toxic tells a dramatic story about a gangster, family, love, power and redemption.
Fans gathered in large numbers across Karnataka, Hyderabad and Mumbai for the release of Yash’s Toxic.
The film opened to packed shows, including three houseful screenings at INOX Mall in Raichur.
Supporters wore Toxic T-shirts, carried banners and cutouts, danced, set off fireworks and chanted slogans.
Fans in Belagavi travelled 40 kilometres to attend the first-day, first-show screening.
Toxic is a gangster drama exploring love, power, betrayal, redemption and the relationship between Raya and his son, Ticket.
- Who
- Yash and his fans; the film also features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi.
- What
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was released worldwide in theatres, prompting large fan celebrations and packed screenings.
- When
- The film’s worldwide theatrical release took place on the day described in the report, with first-day, first-show screenings beginning as early as 6 a.m. in Davangere.
- Where
- Celebrations were reported across Karnataka, including Bengaluru, Raichur, Chitradurga, Davangere, Gadag and Belagavi, as well as Hyderabad and Mumbai.
- Why
- Fans wanted to watch Yash’s new film after a long wait and celebrated the actor’s return to the big screen.
- Film
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
- Lead actor
- Yash
- Release format
- Worldwide theatrical release
- Raichur screenings
- Three screens at INOX Mall, with all three shows reported houseful
- Davangere screenings
- The film played at three theatres and SS Mall; fan shows at Trishul and Trinethra began at 6 a.m.
- Story
- A larger-than-life gangster story involving love, power, betrayal and redemption
- Production
- Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations