Yash’s much-awaited Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is all set to release its official trailer today, August 8, ahead of its worldwide theatrical release later this month. The trailer release has created much buzz among the fans, especially after the striking teasers and posters of the film. Toxic stars Yash in the lead role, along with an ensemble cast featuring Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth among others. Kiara’s character Nadia has been unveiled in the recent promotional material, while the posters of Yash have continued to feature the dark and action-oriented visual style of the film.
Toxic Trailer Release: Date and Time
The official will be released on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 7:01 PM IST. Finally, in their latest promotional update, the makers confirmed the release time, ending the wait for the full-length trailer of the film. The unusual timing of 7:01 PM has also made fans connect the announcement to the strong association Yash has with the number eight.
Yash was born on January 8, 1986, and the trailer will be out on August 9. And fans have noticed the repeated use of the number ‘8’ throughout the film’s promotional campaign.
Yash and Kiara Advani in Toxic
Where to Watch Toxic trailer?
The trailer will be available online after launch, with the primary platforms for fans to follow being the film’s digital and social media channels. The trailer is also being launched as part of a grand promotional event in Bengaluru, adding to the scale of the announcement.
So, fans can expect the trailer to be out on s official social media pages and official Toxic movie channels on YouTube at around 7:01 PM IST.
Yash’s Toxic will release on August 26
What can fans look for from the trailer?
Expect the trailer to give a much bigger glimpse of Yash’s character and the world created by director Geetu Mohandas. It has been termed a gangster action drama with Yash promising an ambitious and emotional cinematic experience.
Yash, who spoke about the film at San Diego Comic-Con, called Toxic “wild” and “unapologetic,” but also made sure to note that it has an emotional story underneath its larger-than-life presentation. He also touched upon the film’s action sequences, which were choreographed by Hollywood stunt coordinator JJ Perry, known for his work on films such as John Wick.
Yash and Tara Sutaria in Toxic
When is Toxic releasing in theatres?
Toxic will premiere in cinemas worldwide on August 26, 2026, following multiple delays. The makers confirmed the new date in June, with Yash announcing it along with the tagline, “Honour Thy Father.”
First announced in 2023, the movie has gone through several shifts in its release date before finally landing on an August theatrical opening.
Languages Toxic will release in
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is shot in Kannada and English and will also release in dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The multilingual approach is intended to give the Yash starrer a wide pan-India and international theatrical release.