Indian cinema made a strong presence at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, and one of the biggest highlights was the appearance of Yash. The Kannada film actor candidly talked about his upcoming film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grownups.’ Yash and Ramayana co-producer Namit Malhotra discussed the grandeur and large vision of the film. The film is expected to offer a fresh take on the gangster genre while presenting a story that connects with audiences across the world. His remarks created excitement among international distributors and cinema lovers who attended the event.
A layered gangster story with psychological depth
In the course of the talk about the film, Yash clarified that the movie, ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grownups,’ is not a usual action-filled gangster film. He pointed out that the movie had been filmed in English for the very first time, which would give it more opportunities to be viewed all over the globe. For him, the essence of the story can be felt at different levels, and it intricately examines the inner feelings and psychology of the characters. In the movie, Yash claims that the film may look like a conventional gangster drama on its surface, but under the skin of it, there are various emotional and psychological levels. The narrative focuses on complex characters and explores interesting aspects of human life, which makes the film stand out from traditional action films.
Yash praises director Geetu Mohandas and the film’s creative team
Besides, the film actor confides in the director Geetu Mohandas about his experience. Yash considers the partnership to be a very exhilarating experience. He explained that the film has the best technical crew in the whole industry. He said that the director has shown a different viewpoint of the gangster story. Yash also mentioned Geethu Mohandas narrates the story in a distinct style and very powerfully. Yash added that the film will not only be visually impressive but will also create a deep psychological impact on viewers. He expressed confidence that audiences will find the storytelling style both engaging and different.
‘Toxic’ aims to connect Indian storytelling with global audiences
Speaking about the broader growth of Indian cinema, Yash said India itself is like a world with many languages and cultures changing every few hundred kilometers. He pointed out that dubbing and pan-Indian storytelling have helped films reach audiences across different regions. According to him, ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grownups’ is representative of the new wave of Indian cinema, which offers a fresh take on Indian mythology, marketed as international films. There will be a global distribution perspective, in addition to the world release on June 4, 2026.