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Geetu Mohandas Sets Yash’s Toxic for Dark Action
Toxic is a new movie directed by Geetu Mohandas.
Yash plays a character named Raya.
Raya is shown as a dangerous criminal who builds a smuggling empire.
The story takes place in Goa after colonial rule is ending.
The movie is expected to have dark and violent action.
Its tagline says it is “A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.”
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma praised Geetu’s work and Yash’s role.
Toxic is scheduled to reach theaters on August 26, 2026.
Geetu Mohandas directed Toxic, starring Kannada actor Yash as Raya.
The film is described as a dark, violent thriller set in post-colonial Goa.
Yash’s character reportedly builds a powerful smuggling empire as a ruthless criminal.
Toxic is marketed as “A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups” and has an adult-oriented plot.
The film is scheduled for theatrical release on August 26, 2026, with more than one million BookMyShow interests reported.
- Who
- Director Geetu Mohandas and actor Yash are the main figures; Yash plays Raya.
- What
- Toxic is a dark action-thriller about a criminal who builds a smuggling empire.
- Where
- The story is set in post-colonial Goa, and the film is planned for theatrical release.
- When
- The film is scheduled for release on August 26, 2026; nationwide bookings were announced as opening the following day after August 20, 2026.
- Why
- The film aims to present Yash in an unconventional, intense adult-oriented role under Geetu Mohandas’s direction.
Key facts
- Film
- Toxic
- Director
- Geetu Mohandas
- Lead actor
- Yash
- Yash’s character
- Raya, described as a ruthless criminal
- Setting
- Post-colonial Goa as Portuguese rule crumbles
- Release date
- August 26, 2026
- Reported audience interest
- More than one million interests on BookMyShow
Sources
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