Makers of 'Toxic' drop ‘Raya’ character poster on Yash's 40th birthday, fans go wild

The big reveal on his birthday has been met with a positive response, with fans taking to social media to celebrate the Rocking Star’s fierce new avatar.

To celebrate Rocking Star Yash’s 40th birthday, KVN Productions, the producers of the highly anticipated 2026 release Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, dropped a gripping new character poster.

The reveal introduces Yash as the fierce "Raya", in a bold new avatar which has instantly garnered everyone's attention.

Released amid intense anticipation from fans and the film fraternity, this character intro isn’t designed as a celebration — it arrives as a statement.

The poster shows Yash in swag holding a Thompson submachine gun, and his look has instantly gone viral on social media.

The much-awaited character reveal has elevated Yash's birthday celebrations.

Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas, who has also directed the film, 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 the film’s global ambition.

Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under the banners of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on 19 March 2026, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.