The makers of Yash’s Toxic today have officially unveiled Akshay Oberoi as Tony and Sudev Nair as Karmadi in this high-stakes action saga. The two most interesting posters from the film were released, unveiling the characters of the two actors.
Akshay Oberoi as Tony in Toxic
Akshay’s Tony feels ripped straight out of the 1950s. With long sideburns, a vintage silhouette, and unmistakable old-world swagger, he arrives not merely as a man who has witnessed violence but as someone who has mastered it, suave yet menacing.
Sudev Nair as Karmadi
dOn the other side is the compelling Sudev Nair as Karmadi, who seems to be a gritty, grounded presence ready to step into the chaos. Flat cap pulled low, moustache sharply set, eyes steady and unreadable, gun in hand, Karmadi carries a quiet intensity that speaks louder than action.Speaking about Sudev, director Geetu Mohandas shared on social media:“This journey would have been much tougher without the right casting for Karmadi. I needed someone who could be present and quietly supportive of the film, and Sudev made it effortless. Having worked with him before, I knew the depth of his talent, and once again, he reminded me why I value him so highly. His craft is powerful yet understated, and he committed himself not just to the role but to the entire journey of our film. He brought a quiet strength to every frame, depth without display, emotion without excess and on set, he led gently, simply by example. I believe talent alone doesn’t take you far—good people do. And Sudev is not just here to stay but to truly thrive.”Geetu, who is working with Akshay, said this:“Working with Akshay has been one of those rare experiences that reminds me why I enjoy directing actors so much. What sets him apart immediately is his curiosity. He doesn’t approach a script passively; he interrogates it in the most thought-provoking way. He asks questions not to intellectualize the work, but to deepen it. He wants to understand the emotional architecture of a scene—what precedes it, what it costs, and what it leaves behind. As a director, you don’t have to pull him toward the truth; he’s already searching for it. Akshay genuinely enjoys acting. Even in the most intense, complex moments, there’s a sense of discovery in him. Watch out for this talent because he’s going to kill it!”The recently unveiled teaser has already amplified intrigue, clocking over 200 million views in 24 hours, while introducing Yash in a striking new, clean-shaven avatar as ‘Ticket’ that instantly sparks multiple theories of a possible dual role.Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages—underscoring its global ambition.Toxic is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on 19 March 2026. The film also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria in pivotal roles.
