Kiara Advani to Nayanthara: Meet the Fearless Ladies Of Toxic Owning the Spotlight, See Pics

In Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Nayanthara plays Ganga, a commanding and foundational figure who anchors the emotional and authoritative core of the film’s gritty universe. Ganga is portrayed as a woman of calculated control, as seen in her striking character poster where she stands in a sleek black gown, holding a shotgun outside a luxury casino. In the Ladies & Ladies teaser, she further cements her dominance with powerful action sequences, including riding a superbike and engaging in combat, highlighting her crucial role in the film’s dark underworld narrative.

In the newly released Ladies & Ladies teaser for Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Kiara Advani steps into the role of Nadia, a modern and enigmatic performer set against a haunting circus backdrop. Dressed in a dark, glittering corset, her character blends glamour with an underlying sense of melancholy. The teaser also hints at a romantic arc with Yash’s character through a scenic beach sequence set to the track Tabaahi. 

In Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Tara Sutaria takes on the role of Rebecca, marking her much-anticipated debut in pan-India cinema. Breaking away from her usual “pretty girl” image, she steps into the gritty world of 1970s Goa’s drug cartels as a fierce and enigmatic femme fatale. Portrayed as both elegant and volatile, Rebecca exudes power and danger, confidently wielding authority and firearms. 

In Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Rukmini Vasanth portrays Mellisa, a character that moves beyond her “girl-next-door” image to embody quiet strength and emotional depth within the film’s gritty crime world. Backed by her training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), she brings a nuanced intensity to the role, making Mellisa a crucial part of the film’s dynamic female ensemble. 

In Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Huma Qureshi takes on the role of Elizabeth, a major antagonist who emerges as a layered and menacing rival within the film’s 1970s criminal underworld. Known for her powerful performances, Qureshi brings a quiet yet commanding intensity to the character, embodying a calculated form of villainy. 

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring KGF star Yash, is one of the most anticipated Indian period gangster films, set for a worldwide release on August 26, 2026, strategically timed with the festive Onam weekend. Directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, the high-octane action thriller is set against the backdrop of a powerful drug cartel in colonial-era Goa. Shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, the film will also release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. Mounted on a massive budget of ₹700–800 crore, the story spans from the 1940s to the 1970s, exploring a shadowy network that controls Goa through fear, manipulation, and illicit trade.