Yash's 'Toxic' not delayed; clash with 'Dhurandhar 2' confirmed
16 Feb 2026

Despite rumors of a potential delay, Yash's upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy-Tale for Grown-Ups will stick to its March 19 release date.

Industry insiders have dismissed these postponement speculations as unfounded, asserting that the film's rollout is on track, according to The Hollywood Reporter India.

The speculation began on Sunday, with reports suggesting that the makers were unsure about overseas distribution and might change the release date.

No change in strategy: Trade source
Release date

Despite the online chatter, trade sources have confirmed that there is no change in strategy and Toxic will be released as scheduled on March 19, clashing with Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar 2.

"There is absolutely no truth to the rumors about Toxic being postponed," said a source. "The film is firmly on track for its March 19 release, and there has been no change whatsoever to the schedule."

'Toxic' secured record-breaking distribution deals
Distribution success

Insiders have also revealed that Toxic has already secured multiple record-breaking distribution deals in key territories.

"These landmark deals reflect the extraordinary confidence the trade and exhibitors have in the film. Such massive commitments simply would not be made if the release were uncertain."

Earlier, it was reported that Phars Film had acquired the international rights of Toxic's Indian-language versions for ₹105 crore, marking a record overseas distribution deal.

Film's staggering AP-TG deal
Milestone achievement

Toxic also made history by becoming the first non-Telugu film to bag a ₹120 crore distribution deal in the Andhra Pradesh-Telangana market. This deal was sealed by Sri Venkateswara Creations.

The film, billed as a stylish noir thriller, is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas, with Mohandas directing it.

It has been shot in Kannada and English simultaneously, with dubbed versions planned in various Indian languages.

Nayanthara and Huma Qureshi, among others, are also a part of the ensemble.