Kannada Superstar Yash's 'Toxic' Gears Up for Historic 12,000-Screen Global Release

Kannada superstar Yash's much-awaited film, "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups," is poised for an unprecedented global release on August 26, 2026, opening across more than 12,000 screens worldwide. This massive rollout underscores the film's status as a major cinematic event, not just within Karnataka but across India and international markets. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, features an ensemble cast including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth, alongside Yash. Described as the first Kannada film to be shot simultaneously in both Kannada and English, "Toxic" is being released in multiple languages including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Malayalam, aiming to maximize its reach to diverse audiences. The advance bookings for the film, which commenced on Friday, have already shown a tremendous response, indicating high anticipation among moviegoers, with over one million interests recorded on platforms like BookMyShow. With an 18+ adult certification and a theatrical runtime of 3 hours and 14 minutes, the action-drama has generated considerable buzz, including discussions around its themes and earlier postponements, which further amplified its prominence and built enormous expectations. The strategic release on such a vast number of screens positions "Toxic" as a potential box office giant and a landmark achievement for Kannada cinema on the global stage, despite carrying its fair share of past controversies.