Yash's 'Toxic' Trailer Released, Showcases Dual Roles and Gangster Drama Ahead of August 26 Premiere
The trailer for Yash's highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was released on August 8, 2026, in Bengaluru. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the gangster action drama features Yash in a dual role as father and son, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. The trailer showcases intense action, complex relationships, and a dark, stylized world. While fans praised the visuals and performances, some critics found the narrative confusing. Yash addressed production delays, defended co-star Kiara Advani amid trolling, and emphasized the film's pan-Indian scope. Toxic is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (67/100). Lens Score 32/100.
Outlets measured: ndtv, thetelegraph, english, news18, indianexpress, hindustantimes, timesnow, timesnow, and 7 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 50/100 to 85/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 8 Aug, 05:24 pm. Other outlets followed.