Nayanthara and Kiara Advani Shine in Toxic's New 'Ladies & Ladies' Promo Campaign

MUMBAI — Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, the action-thriller headlined by Kannada star Yash, has intensified its marketing push with the unveiling of a striking new promotional video called "Ladies & Ladies." Though Yash carries the film in a high-octane action role, this latest promo redirects attention squarely toward the ensemble of powerful women who populate the film's murky, visually distinctive world.

The video introduces an impressive female ensemble comprising Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, and Huma Qureshi. Each performer commands significant screen time, revealing characters wrapped in enigma, authority, and defiance.

The women showcase distinct personas throughout the promo: Nayanthara emerges with an intense, authoritative bearing; Kiara Advani exudes a captivating yet sorrowful quality; Tara Sutaria projects casual confidence and vibrancy; Rukmini Vasanth radiates untamed, aggressive energy; and Huma Qureshi presents an icy, mesmerizing presence.

A female voice-over anchors the piece, delivering commentary that emphasizes a woman's vantage point and suggests these characters will establish the parameters governing the film's harsh, gritty landscape.

Boundary-Pushing Content

The promo adopts a provocative, no-holds-barred approach from the start. It opens with a tongue-in-cheek but unmistakable caution: "Kids… stay away. Parents… make sure your kids stay away. Grandparents… make sure your kids' kids stay away. Great Grandparents… at your own risk." The warning establishes expectations for a film designed to challenge conventions, showcasing bold visuals, choreographed action sequences, and an environment saturated with mystery and tension.

Production Details

Geetu Mohandas directs the film, with Yash serving as producer. The project carries the backing of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. To secure a substantial international reach, production occurs concurrently in Kannada and English, with plans for dubbed releases in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.

The film arrives in theaters worldwide on August 26, 2026.