Did Filmmaker Geetu Mohandas Just Call Kiara Advani’s Performance in ‘Toxic’ Transformative?
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Key Takeaways
- Kiara Advani's performance is described as transformative.
- The film is directed by Geetu Mohandas.
- 'Toxic' is set to release on March 19, 2026.
- The film features a multi-language release strategy.
- Notable technical talents are involved in the project.
Mumbai, Dec 21 (NationPress) Director Geetu Mohandas has showered accolades on Kiara Advani for her role in the much-anticipated film “Toxic”.
He described her performance as nothing less than transformative. Discussing Advani's portrayal, Geetu remarked, “Some performances transcend the film itself; they redefine the artist. What Kiara brought to life on screen in this film is truly transformative. As a director, I take immense pride in her dedication and the heart she contributed to our collaborative endeavor.”
Recently, the team behind the film featuring Yash revealed the first look of Kiara as Nadia, hinting at a powerful and profound character. The initial imagery presents Kiara in a dazzling fashion amidst a vibrant circus backdrop, yet a deeper examination reveals a character rich with emotion.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, “Toxic” is being filmed simultaneously in English and Kannada, with plans for dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam, among others. The film showcases a stellar technical crew, including National Award-winning Rajeev Ravi as cinematographer, Ravi Basrur on music, Ujwal Kulkarni handling editing, and TP Abid leading the production design. The action sequences are choreographed by Hollywood's JJ Perry (known for John Wick) alongside the National Award-winning duo Anbariv.
Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, “Toxic” is set to release in theaters during the festive weekend of March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa. This upcoming action thriller also features a talented cast including Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi, and Sudev Nair.
Reflecting on the film, Akshay previously mentioned, “I believe Toxic will receive the same adoration due to its grand scale and exceptional production value. It’s Yash’s next major project following KGF 2, leading to soaring expectations.”