toxic movie update

 Here is the latest roundup of updates as of February 17, 2026:

1. Confirmed Release Date

Date: March 19, 2026

Status: Despite recent rumors suggesting a delay, industry insiders have confirmed the film is strictly on track for its worldwide release next month. It will clash at the box office with Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge.

2. Recent Business & Distribution Deals

North India: The distribution rights for North India and Nepal have been acquired by AA Films (Anil Thadani), known for backing major pan-Indian hits like KGF and Pushpa.

Overseas: A massive deal (reportedly ₹105 crore) was closed with Phars Film for the overseas distribution of the Indian-language versions.

Telugu States: Producer Dil Raju has acquired the distribution rights for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

3. Cast & Crew

Lead: Yash (playing the character "Raya")

Key Cast: Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.

Director: Geetu Mohandas (who also co-wrote the script with Yash).

Music: Ravi Basrur.

4. Recent Controversies

Legal Trouble: An FIR was recently lodged against the makers (KVN Productions) regarding the alleged illegal cutting of trees on forest land under HMT’s jurisdiction in Bengaluru to build the film's set.

Teaser Backlash: There were earlier reports of a complaint filed by a Christian group regarding religious imagery in the teaser, specifically involving a statue of St. Michael.

5. Production Status

Principal photography, which took place across locations like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Goa, has concluded. The team is currently in the final stages of post-production and promotion.