Rocking Star Yash’s eagerly anticipated film, “Toxic,” officially commenced production in Bengaluru last week. The muhurtha ceremony, which marks the beginning of a film’s production, notably lacked the presence of the rumoured leading ladies—Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, and Huma Qureshi. Despite the speculation surrounding their involvement, there has been no official confirmation from the film’s banner or Yash, who is co-producing the project under Geetu Mohandas’ direction. The absence of these actors at the ceremony has only fueled ongoing speculation about the final cast.
Cast Developments and Rumours
In the days following the commencement of “Toxic,” several new developments have emerged regarding the cast. Tara Sutaria, who was initially speculated to be the second lead, further ignited speculation with a cryptic social media post indicating she would be “second to none.” Her subsequent social media update about traveling to Bengaluru led to increased conjecture about her participation in the film. Additionally, leaked images from the set of “Toxic” have surfaced, showing Huma Qureshi alongside Yash and either Nayanthara or Tara in other shots, suggesting potential cast members.
New Addition to the Cast
Recent updates have confirmed the addition of Akshay Oberoi to the cast. The Indo-American actor, who is also the cousin of Vivek Oberoi and the nephew of veteran actor Suresh Oberoi, shared an Instagram story featuring a welcome basket from KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. This announcement marks Akshay Oberoi’s involvement in “Toxic,” adding to the growing list of confirmed cast members. Akshay, who has been active in Bollywood since 2002, has appeared in films such as “Fighter,” “I Love You,” “Gaslight,” and “Thar.”
Toxic Film Details and Release Date
“Toxic” is described as a gangster film told from a female perspective, set between the 1950s and 1970s. Centered around the drug mafia in regions like Goa. Yash’s new look for the film. Featuring a thick beard paired with a different hairstyle, has become a topic of interest among his fans. Initially slated for an April 10, 2025 theatrical release. This date is now subject to change due to the film’s recent commencement of production. With Prabhas’s film “Raja Saab” occupying the same release date. It is anticipated that an official update on “Toxic”’s release schedule will be provided soon.