Kiara Advani's first look as Nadia in the upcoming film "Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups" has been revealed, generating excitement among fans and industry colleagues. The poster, released on December 21, 2025, showcases Advani in a glamorous circus setting, but a closer inspection hints at a character grappling with deep emotional turmoil, including hidden grief and sadness.

Directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash, "Toxic" promises a twisted fable filled with drama. Advani's transformation for the role is described as bold and a departure from her previous work in dramas and action films. Mohandas praised Advani's performance as transformative, stating that it redefines her as an artist.

Sidharth Malhotra, Advani's husband, showed his support by sharing the first look and praising it. Shraddha Kapoor also reacted positively to the poster.

"Toxic" is co-written and directed by Geetu Mohandas and stars Yash. The film is shot in both English and Kannada and will be dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and other languages for a global audience. The film boasts a crew including Rajeev Ravi for cinematography, Ravi Basrur for music, Ujwal Kulkarni for editing, and TP Abid for design. Action sequences are choreographed by JJ Perry ("John Wick") and the Anbariv duo. "Toxic" is slated to release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.