'Transformative': Kiara Advani pens emotional note for 'Toxic'
What's the story
Kiara Advani's character poster from the upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups was unveiled recently. The poster was revealed on Sunday by her co-star Yash, who is making his return to the big screen after four years with this project. A day later, Advani noted her gratefulness for all the love she received for the first-look. "A role that demanded more from me - physically, mentally, emotionally and felt nothing short of transformative. My toughest one yet," she wrote.
Social media reveal
Yash introduced Advani's character Nadia on social media
Advani added: "Months of hard work. One fearless leap. To see this first look receive so much love means everything. Grateful beyond words." Before, Yash took to X (formerly Twitter) to share the character poster of Advani, writing, "Introducing Kiara Advani as NADIA in - A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups #Toxic #ToxicTheMovie." In response, Advani dropped a heart emoji on his tweet. The movie is directed by Geetu Mohandas.
Production progress
Advani and Yash began shooting in Bengaluru
After completing a significant schedule in Goa, Advani and Yash have now moved to Bengaluru for an important leg of the shoot. A source close to the production revealed that this schedule will explore the film's intense narrative. "Both Yash and Kiara are thrilled to bring this unique story to life," the source added, per Times Now.
Career update
Advani's recent work and film's release date
Advani was last seen in Ayan Mukerji's War 2, where she starred alongside Hrithik Roshan and Jr. NTR. The film received mixed reviews upon its release and struggled at the box office. Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is slated to hit theaters in March 2026.