Toxic to roar across 12,000 screens, Yash's film opens bookings on August 21

Yash is set to make his much-awaited return to the big screen with Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, and the scale of its release is already making headlines. The Geetu Mohandas directorial is expected to open across around 12,000 screens worldwide, making it one of the biggest global releases for an Indian film.Toxic is scheduled to release on August 26, with advance bookings set to open on August 21, coinciding with the Varamahalakshmi festival. The five-day advance booking window is expected to build further momentum ahead of the film's theatrical debut.The massive screen count comes with considerable expectations, particularly because Toxic marks Yash's first theatrical release since KGF: Chapter 2. The actor is returning after a four-year gap with a film that is being positioned as a global-scale gangster drama.While the final screen count is yet to be officially announced, the expected 12,000-screen worldwide release underlines the scale of the film's theatrical ambitions. Toxic gets a wide release across India and overseasDirected by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic features Yash in the lead alongside an ensemble cast that includes Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Akshay Oberoi and Sudev Nair.The film has also secured a wide distribution network across multiple territories. KVN Productions will distribute the film in Karnataka, while Panorama Films is handling Kerala. In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, the film will be released by Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations. AA Films has acquired the distribution rights for North India and Nepal. In Tamil Nadu, the film will be distributed by Think Studios, S Picture, White Nights through Trident Arts, and Five Star Senthil. Phars Film will handle the overseas distribution of the Indian-language versions.The English version has a separate international distribution arrangement with Lionsgate, with more details about its release expected to be announced soon. Yash returns with a global-scale gangster dramaProduced by Venkat K Narayana's KVN Productions and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is mounted as a gangster drama with a strong international footprint.The film has cinematography by Rajeev Ravi, music by Vishal Mishra and background score by Ravi Basrur. It will release in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam, along with its English version.For Yash, the film represents more than just a comeback. Following the phenomenal success of KGF: Chapter 2, Toxic is his first opportunity to establish a new theatrical franchise and expand his reach beyond the KGF universe.With 12,000 screens, a multi-language release, a five-day advance booking window and distribution across major domestic and international markets, Toxic is clearly aiming for an opening as big as its ambitions.- EndsPublished On: Aug 19, 2026 11:11 IST