The much-awaited English trailer of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is finally here, and fans are clearly impressed by what Yash and Kiara Advani bring to the screen. Shot simultaneously in English and Kannada, the film promises a visually ambitious, genre-bending cinematic experience with crime, power, desire and rebellion at its core. The trailer offers a glimpse into its dark, eccentric and circus-inspired world, while Yash’s intense presence and Kiara’s performance have caught viewers’ attention. Soon after its release, fans took to social media to praise the English version, with many declaring that the trailer is a “solid answer to all trolls.”
Fans are impressed with Toxic English trailer
Fans have been particularly impressed by the English trailer of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, with many taking to social media to praise its international feel and the decision to shoot the film directly in English rather than simply dubbing it. One fan wrote that watching the trailer in English “genuinely feels like watching a Hollywood movie,” adding that the combination of the film’s visuals and its English-language execution “makes a huge difference.”
Another called the English version “far more better than all the Indian languages,” praising the “international-level visuals” and saying the trailer is an “answer to all the trolls and critics” who had underestimated Yash and his vision of taking Indian cinema to a global stage.
The appreciation also extended to the performances and dialogue delivery. A fan specifically lauded Kiara Advani’s English dialogue delivery and voice modulation, calling it “insane” and praising director Geetu Mohandas for the execution. Another viewer highlighted Yash’s “perfect accent and dialogue delivery,” saying the film feels like something “straight out of a Hollywood movie.”
Fans react to Toxic English trailer
Meanwhile, fans also pointed out that because was shot directly in English rather than dubbed, the performances feel more natural and the film’s global aesthetic comes through more effectively. With viewers already calling the English trailer a strong response to its critics, anticipation for the film’s theatrical release appears to be building.
About Toxic
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups plunges into the shadowy world of Goa’s coastal underworld, spanning the 1940s to the 1970s. Yash takes centre stage as Raya, a ruthless gangster whose rise to power is fuelled by smuggling, betrayal and bloodshed. As his empire grows, so do the cracks in his relationship with his son, Ticket. Blending crime, family conflict and psychological darkness, the film explores Raya’s hunger for power, revenge and survival. Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth round out the ensemble. Toxic arrives in cinemas on August 26, 2026.