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Akshay Oberoi Calls 'Toxic' His Most Demanding & Exhilarating Career Experience

Actor Akshay Oberoi has described his role in the upcoming film 'Toxic' as one of the most demanding experiences of his career, requiring weeks of intense physical and mental preparation. He revealed the action sequences, choreographed by Hollywood's JJ Perry, operate on a different scale with their own unique grammar of movement. The film, starring Yash and a large ensemble cast, is a crime drama set in 1980s Goa and has been shot in multiple languages. It is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, coinciding with several festivals.

Key Points: Akshay Oberoi on 'Toxic' Demanding Action & Preparation

  • Demanding action sequences
  • Weeks of specialized training
  • Hollywood-level choreography
  • Multi-language pan-India release
  • Star-studded ensemble cast
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Akshay Oberoi: 'Toxic' has been one of the most demanding experiences of my career

Akshay Oberoi reveals intense prep for Yash's 'Toxic', calling it a career-high challenge with action choreographed by Hollywood's JJ Perry.

Akshay Oberoi: 'Toxic' has been one of the most demanding experiences of my career
"This has been one of the most demanding and exhilarating experiences of my career. - Akshay Oberoi"

Mumbai, Jan 13

Actor Akshay Oberoi has spoken about his prep for his role in the Yash-starrer Toxic and said that he has done action sequences before, but what the upcoming movie expected from him was nothing like he had ever done before.

For Akshay, Toxic presented a completely new challenge. Akshay reveals that the action in Toxic pushed him into an entirely different physical and mental zone.

Speaking about his preparation, Akshay told IANS: "The action in Toxic is on a different scale altogether. I've done action in my earlier films, but what this film expected from me was nothing like (what) I've ever done before."

The actor stated that the film has its own grammar of movement and its own set of rules.

Akshay said: "The choreography, the detailing, the physical drills, everything was designed to build not just muscle but endurance, timing, and absolute mind-body sync. The director and action team had a very specific vision, and the world of Toxic has its own grammar of movement, its own rules. I trained for weeks to make sure I could deliver that."

Akshay concluded: "This has been one of the most demanding and exhilarating experiences of my career."

The film also stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria.

Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, 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.

"Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups" is reportedly a gripping tale of crime and deception set in 1980s Goa, where a powerful drug cartel manipulates lives behind the state's picturesque beaches and vibrant culture.

The film features a formidable technical lineup, including National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, music by Ravi Basrur, editing by Ujwal Kulkarni, and production design by TP Abid.

The action sequences are mounted on a grand scale, choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry (John Wick), alongside National Award-winning action directors Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.

Produced by Venkat K. Under the banners of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Respect to Akshay Oberoi for putting in the hard work. It's good to see actors pushing their limits. The technical team looks world-class with Rajeev Ravi and JJ Perry on board. Hope the story lives up to the hype.
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Aman W
A crime thriller set in 80s Goa? That's a fresh setting. The beaches and culture as a backdrop for a drug cartel story sounds very intriguing. Hope they capture the vibe of that era well.
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Sarah B
The scale sounds massive, but I hope the focus remains on storytelling. Sometimes grand action sequences can overshadow the plot. Fingers crossed for a balanced film.
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Karthik V
Releasing on Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa is a smart move for a pan-India film. The dubbed versions in so many languages show they are targeting a truly national audience. Hope the content is universal too.
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Nikhil C
While I appreciate the ambition, I'm a bit skeptical. The title "A Fairytale for Grown-Ups" for a gritty crime drama seems a bit contradictory. The team is talented, so hopefully it all comes together seamlessly.

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