‘Toxic’ starring Yash: Huma Qureshi plays Elizabeth, first look out

The makers of Yash’s Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, have unveiled the striking first-look poster of Huma Qureshi. The actor is set to play Elizabeth in the Geetu Mohandas’ directorial.

The makers wrote in a press release, “Qureshi’s entry into the dark world of Toxic hints at a character layered with mystery, allure, and quiet menace—one that promises to leave a lasting impact.”

The first look of Huma as Elizabeth places the character in a graveyard setting, with weathered tombstones and looming stone angels framing the background. She stands beside a sleek vintage black car, dressed in an elegant off-shoulder black ensemble with dramatic sleeves, exuding old-world glamour, while the gothic surroundings and muted tones lend an ominous, foreboding edge to her presence.

Describing her character, the release further said, “In a never seen before role, Huma appears calm and graceful, masking a morbid interior. There is an unsettling power in her gaze, hinting at a woman who doesn’t need overt violence to dominate—her elegance itself is a tool in a morally ambiguous fairytale.”

Speaking about casting Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, director Geetu said, “Casting for this role was perhaps the trickiest. The character demanded a performer with high octane caliber and an undeniable presence. From the moment Huma entered my frame, I witnessed that she possessed something rare. She carried an effortless sophistication and intensity that immediately brought the character of Elizabeth alive for me.”

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Four years after KGF: Chapter 2, Yash returns to the big screen with Toxic. The film has been simultaneously filmed in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages—underscoring its global ambition.

The film boasts a powerhouse technical team, including National Award winner Rajeev Ravi as cinematographer, Ravi Basrur on music, Ujwal Kulkarni on editing, and TP Abid as production designer. High-octane action is choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry (John Wick) along with National Award-winning duo Anbariv & Kecha Khamphakdee.

Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations banners respectively, Toxic, cowritten by Yash, is slated for a grand theatrical release on the long festive weekend on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.