JJ Perry with Yash on the sets of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups.
Credit: KVN Productions
As Mumbai’s relentless rain stalls filming for many, the makers of Toxic are charging ahead, turning the storm into a creative opportunity. In what is being called one of the most ambitious action schedules ever mounted in showbiz, acclaimed Hollywood action director JJ Perry, known for choreographing iconic sequences in John Wick, Fast & Furious and Day Shift, is currently heading a 45-day action shoot.
Perry, who previously brought together a team of international stunt specialists for earlier sequences, has now chosen to work exclusively with an Indian stunt crew for this project.
“This Indian crew is world-class. That’s precisely why I chose to work with them,” said Perry. “We’re tackling a major sequence right now, and I’m super stoked about taking this on. It’s a challenge, but I love a great challenge—and this team is meeting it head-on. We’re here to push boundaries together and that’s what filmmaking is.”
Toxic promises to be a genre-defying blend of spectacle and storytelling, a vision brought to life through the convergence of Yash’s mass appeal, Geetu’s unique creative voice and Perry’s globally honed action sensibility. At its core, however, the film also aspires to be emotionally resonant, connecting with audiences beyond the explosive visuals.
“Getting the chance to work with Yash, Geetu, Venkat and their incredible team has been a highlight. Geetu has great vision, and everyone from cinematographer Rajeev Ravi to the production designer and art team has been fantastic.”
Currently underway in Mumbai, Toxic is the first-ever large-scale bilingual film to be shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with multiple dubbed versions, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Jointly produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups is a high-stakes, large-scale film that merges depth with dazzle. It is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026.