On December 31, Yash unveiled the first look of Nayanthara in the upcoming film “Toxic – A Fairytale For Grown-Ups,” directed by Geetu Mohandas. This introduction portrays Nayanthara as the character Ganga, highlighting her duality of elegance and danger. Her look is part of a promotional series that has previously included reveals of Kiara Advani and Huma Qureshi.
Nayanthara’s character Ganga in the upcoming project titled “Toxic” is introduced in a promotional poster shared by Yash on social media. The caption reads “Introducing Nayanthara as GANGA in – A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups.” The poster depicts Ganga confidently walking through a doorway, armed with a firearm, while two men are seen holding the door open for her, suggesting a commanding presence. Additionally, other figures are positioned behind her, signifying a protective or authoritative atmosphere surrounding her character.
Nayanthara is portrayed in a striking black dress featuring a high slit, complemented by thigh-high boots, as she gazes directly at the camera. Her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, expressed his admiration by sharing the poster on his Instagram stories, captioning it with “Wow,” accompanied by a mouth-open emoji, along with heart-eyes and red-heart emojis, reflecting his awe for her appearance. The creators of the project described Nayanthara’s character, Ganga, as a commanding woman who “owns the room and calls her own shots,” emphasizing her strength and autonomy.
Nayanthara was cast as Ganga in a manner that aimed to present her in an unprecedented light, as expressed by Geetu, who directed the film. Throughout the filming process, Geetu realized that Nayanthara’s intrinsic character resonated deeply with Ganga’s soul. This alignment was more about a natural connection rather than mere mimicry. As the shoot evolved, Geetu not only discovered her envisioned portrayal of Ganga, masterfully brought to life by Nayanthara but also unexpectedly forged a meaningful friendship with her.
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, written by Yash and Geetu, and directed by Geetu, represents a bilingual film project filmed in Kannada and English. The production anticipates dubbed versions in multiple languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The film features Kiara in the role of Nadia and Huma portraying Elizabeth. Produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is scheduled for release during the lengthy festive weekend of 19th March 2026, aligning with the celebrations of Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.