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Rukmini Vasanth’s Viral Look As Mellisa Adds Mystery to Yash’s Toxic

One poster. One look. And suddenly, the internet can’t stop talking.

Whenever a film starring Yash drops a new update, curiosity automatically doubles—but this time, it’s not just about him.

A powerful new character reveal has shifted the spotlight, sparking debates, fan theories, and endless scrolling.

With Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups slowly unfolding its world, each reveal feels less like promotion and more like a puzzle piece falling into place. And trust us, this piece has caught everyone’s attention.

Toxic A Fairy Tale for Grown  Ups

Movie Details

Movie Name

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups

Release Date

19 Mar 2026

Lead Cast

Yash, Nayanthara and Kiara Advani

Language

Kannada

Available Version

English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam

Genre

Action Thriller

Director

Geetu Mohandas

Producer

Venkat K. Narayana and Yash

Writer

Geetu Mohandas

Cinematography

Rajeev Ravi

Music Composer

Ravi Basrur

Editor

Ujwal Kulkarni

Budget (approx.)

Rs 500-600 Crore

Rukmini Vasanth’s First Look Out

On Tuesday (January 6), the producers released Rukmini Vasanth's initial look poster on their official Instagram account. Amidst the lively, foggy atmosphere of a party in the late 1960s, Mellisa glides with complete confidence.

 
 
 
 
 
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Her look is intense—a keen, resolute stare that cuts through the nearby celebratory disorder. As her surroundings shift and flow, she remains centered, moving through the space with a walk that dominates the area.

5 Women Who Shape Yash’s Toxic

Earlier, the creators revealed initial posters featuring Kiara Advani as Nadia and Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth. Nayanthara portrays Ganga in the upcoming movie.

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Cast

Actress Name

Character's Name

Kiara Advani

Nadia

Huma Qureshi

Elizabeth

Nayanthara

Ganga

Tara Sutaria

Rebecca

Rukmini Vasanth

Mellisa

1. Kiara Advani: Kiara Advani's appearance from the movie was the first to be disclosed. In the movie, her character is called Nadia. The actress characterized the part as very difficult.

Kiara Advani as nadia

In her gaze, tears are visible, suggesting a somber fairytale. Nonetheless, the year 2025 was not especially favorable for the actress. Her film Game Changer came out at the start of the year, which was a failure, and the same occurred with War 2; therefore, she must be expecting a lot from the Yash starrer.

2. Huma Qureshi: An additional Bollywood star will appear in this South Indian movie. In the movie, her character is named Elizabeth.

Huma Qureshi in toxic

The actress is set to showcase an entirely regal appearance in the film, as was clear from the unveiled look. Huma is now the reigning queen of OTT, showcasing remarkable performances in Maharani and Delhi Crime.

3. Nayanthara

Nayanthara in toxic

The actress from Jawan is involved in Yash's movie as well. There are speculations that she is portraying Yash's sister in the movie, a character that was first presented to Kareena Kapoor. In the movie, her character is named Ganga.

4. Tara Sutaria

Tara Sutaria in toxic

Tara Sutaria appears in this film, and her character is named Rebecca. She exudes a perilous aura in her initial appearance. The actress appears with a gun and looks fabulous with her short hair.

5. Rukmini Vasanth: She is the fifth actress in this movie, and her appearance was recently disclosed, with the character named Melissa. In 2025, she gave an outstanding performance in Rishab Shetty’s movie Kantara Chapter 1.

She portrayed the antagonist, a truth uncovered in the climax. Her appearance in the movie has garnered significant acclaim. The actress's movie, Kantara 1, earned more than 800 crore globally.

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups Teaser & Release Date

Earlier this year, a teaser for the film was released, featuring Yash smoking a cigar and exiting a stylish black car. Wearing a sharp white suit and a fashionable hat, he steps into a pub. The teaser ends with Yash dousing a bar dancer in alcohol.

Toxic is helmed by Geetu Mohandas. It’s a film for all of India and will come out in multiple languages, such as Hindi and Kannada. The movie is reported to have a budget of around Rs 500 crore, but it is still unclear how many other actresses are involved in the project. The film will compete with Dhurandhar 2 on March 19, 2025.

With every new reveal, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups continues to raise expectations and deepen intrigue. If this momentum continues, the film is clearly gearing up to be one of the most talked-about releases ahead.

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