Yash’s Toxic has dropped its English-language trailer as the film’s worldwide release on August 26 draws closer.

The action thriller, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is set in a fictionalised Goa during the final years of Portuguese colonial rule, centring on power, betrayal and personal consequence.

Yash takes on a dual role in the film as Raya and Ticket, with the plot following characters navigating the city’s underworld through violence and strategic manipulation.

The trailer has been met with an enthusiastic response internationally, with viewers praising the natural English dialogue and the film’s ambitious production scale.

Toxic will release worldwide on August 26 across Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam in a coordinated multi-language rollout.

Billed as ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups,’ it is shaping up to be one of the biggest Kannada-language releases of the year.

North American distribution rights for the film have been secured by Prime Media Studios, with English and Kannada versions both set to screen in theatres there.

Kiara Advani joined the film’s cast in 2024 as the female lead, marking her Kannada-language debut, while Nayanthara signed on for a key role the following year.

Yash is best known internationally for the KGF franchise, which established him as one of Indian cinema’s biggest crossover stars ahead of Toxic’s global rollout.

The film’s title has been styled as ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups,’ a framing the makers say reflects the story’s darker, more adult take on a rise-and-fall narrative.

Toxic is directed by Geetu Mohandas, with Yash serving as co-writer and producer through his banner Monster Mind Creations.

The film’s action sequences were designed by Hollywood stunt coordinator J.J. Perry, known for his work on the John Wick and Fast & Furious franchises.

Toxic was shot simultaneously in English and Kannada rather than dubbed afterward, a choice the makers say gives the dialogue a more natural feel in both versions.

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Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan marked husband Saif Ali Khan’s 56th birthday with a heartfelt social media post featuring a set of previously unseen pictures of the couple.

In her caption, Kareena described Saif as her ‘forever ride or die,’ a message that quickly drew a wave of comments and likes from fans and fellow Bollywood celebrities.

The couple, who have been married since 2012, frequently share glimpses of their personal life on social media, though both are known to keep much of their day-to-day life away from the public eye.

Saif Ali Khan, who began his acting career in the early 1990s, has built a career spanning romantic comedies, action films and more recently darker, character-driven roles.

Fans and industry colleagues also took to social media to wish the actor on his birthday, with several posting throwback photographs and clips from his earlier films.

Kareena remains active in the industry, balancing acting projects with a visible presence on social media platforms, where she regularly shares updates from her personal and professional life.

Saif and Kareena, who share two sons together, are frequently photographed together at Mumbai film industry events and public functions.

Birthday tributes from star spouses have historically drawn heavy engagement on social media in the Indian film industry, with such posts often generating widespread reshares and comments from fans.

The pictures shared by Kareena were drawn from earlier moments in their relationship, adding a nostalgic element to the tribute that resonated with the couple’s long-time followers.

Saif Ali Khan, born into the Pataudi royal family, is the son of former Indian cricket captain Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and actor Sharmila Tagore, and made his acting debut in 1992.

Over a career spanning more than three decades, Saif has won a National Film Award and multiple Filmfare Awards, and remains one of Bollywood’s most recognisable leading men across generations of releases.

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DC has collected Rs 16.40 crore net in India over its opening three days at the box office.

The film took in Rs 4.40 crore net on its first day, Rs 7 crore on Saturday and Rs 5 crore on Sunday.

DC marks Lokesh Kanagaraj’s debut as a lead actor, playing Devadas opposite Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy.

The film is directed by Arun Matheswaran and is loosely adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1917 novel Devdas, recast as a Tamil-language romantic action thriller with a darker, contemporary setting.

DC is produced by Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures and released in theatres on August 7 in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions.

The film’s steady weekend performance, following a strong opening, points to continued momentum in the days ahead.

The story follows Devadas and his companions as they work to protect an innocent family from police brutality while confronting a ruthless cop, blending action, crime and romance in a darker, contemporary setting.

Lokesh Kanagaraj is widely known as the director behind the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, a series of interconnected Tamil action films, making DC his first major outing in front of the camera as a lead performer.

Trade analysts are watching the film’s weekday performance closely, since a steady hold through the first working week typically determines whether a theatrical release can sustain a longer box office run.

DC is directed by Arun Matheswaran and is loosely adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s 1917 novel Devdas, reworked as a Tamil-language romantic action thriller with a darker, contemporary setting.

The film marks Lokesh Kanagaraj’s acting debut, with the director-turned-actor playing the lead role of Devadas alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Sanjana Krishnamoorthy.

DC is produced by Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Pictures and released in theatres on Friday, August 7, 2026, across Tamil, Telugu and Hindi versions.

The film also picked up overseas business through its opening weekend, with North America collections trending upward from around $121,000 on Friday to roughly $150,000 by Saturday.

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