Kiara Advani is set to star opposite Yash in the eagerly awaited movie ‘Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups.’ Yesterday, the makers released her debut poster, revealing her enigmatic persona as ‘Nadia’ and sparking excitement among viewers. Fans showered the reveal with widespread acclaim and adoration, leading Kiara to post a heartfelt thank-you message. She further revealed insights into the demanding part, labeling it the toughest she has tackled so far.Kiara Advani thanks fansToday, Kiara took her Instagram stories to acknowledge the overwhelming fan response to the ‘Toxic’ first look poster and wrote, “A role that demanded more from me – physically, mentally, emotionally and felt nothing short of transformative. My toughest one yet. Months of hard work. One fearless leap. To see this first look receive so much love means everything. Grateful beyond words.” Notably, this project is her debut film after becoming a mother earlier in 2025, with Kiara and Sidharth Malhotra welcoming their daughter Saraayah back in July.
Kiara Advani as NadiaKiara’s first look as Nadia showcases her in a striking black off-shoulder gown accented by a high thigh slit. She appears illuminated on the dance floor, with tears visibly trailing down her cheeks. ‘Toxic’ messenger her return to films after stepping into motherhood earlier this year.Director praised Kiara AdvaniDirector Geethu Mohandas praised Kiara’s captivating first look from ‘Toxic’, commenting, “Some performances don’t just belong to a film, they redefine an artist. What Kiara created on screen in this film is nothing short of transformative. As a director, I am deeply proud of her and for the performance she has delivered, and for the faith and heart she brought into our shared journey.” Kiara replied, “Uff! Love you, captain.“Sidharth Malhotra’s reactsMeanwhile, Kiara’s husband Sidharth Malhotra shared his reaction to her ‘Toxic’ first look, “I know the work that went behind this… super excited for this one, Ki! Big love (red heart emoji) @kiaraaliaadvani #ToxicTheMovie.”‘Toxic’ film details‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups’ is written by Yash and Geethu Mohandas, and directed by Geethu Mohandas. It was shot in English and Kannada at the same time, with dubs in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and other languages. Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, it releases in theaters on March 19, 2026, during Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa. The cast includes Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Tovino Thomas, and others.
