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Sudev Nair's Karmadi Look Revealed in Yash's Gritty 'Toxic' Fairytale

The production house for the upcoming film "Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups" has released the first look poster of actor Sudev Nair, revealing his character name to be Karmadi. The film's recently released teaser presents a vast, brutal, and visually striking world that moves between settings like a circus and East Asian-inspired backdrops. Headlined by Yash, who undergoes a significant physical transformation, the movie also features a prominent female cast including Nayanthara and Kiara Advani in key roles. Directed by Geethu Mohandas and co-written by her and Yash, "Toxic" is set for a global theatrical release on March 19, 2026.

Key Points: Sudev Nair as Karmadi in Yash's Toxic First Look Out

  • First look of Sudev Nair as Karmadi released
  • Film features a large ensemble cast of leading actresses
  • Teaser promises a dark, edgy multi-period story
  • Worldwide release scheduled for March 19, 2026
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Sudev Nair's first look as Karmadi in Yash's 'Toxic' released

First look of Sudev Nair as Karmadi in Yash's 'Toxic' released. Film features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, hits theaters March 19, 2026.

"a massive, cinematic world that is both vibrant and brutal - from the teaser"

Bangalore, Feb 23

The makers of director Geethu Mohandas's eagerly awaited action entertainer 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups', featuring actor Yash in the lead, on Monday, released the look of actor Sudev Nair in the film and disclosed that he plays a character called Karmadi in the film.

KVN Productions, the firm producing the film, took to its X timeline to share the first look poster of the actor. It wrote, "Introducing Sudev Nair as KARMADI in - A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups. #Toxic In Cinemas Worldwide from 19-03-2026. #ToxicTheMovie #ToxicOnMarch19th."

It may be recalled that only recently, the makers had released a gritty and intense teaser of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

The 'Toxic' teaser reveals a massive, cinematic world that is both vibrant and brutal. Moving from a circus setting to an East Asian-inspired backdrop, the story spans different time periods with a dark, edgy atmosphere. Yet, beneath the brutal exterior and high-octane visuals, the teaser offers a glimpse into something deeper: a meticulous focus on storytelling and powerhouse performance that serves as the beating heart of this gritty universe.

At the centre of this cinematic storm stands Rocking Star Yash, undergoing a transformation that is nothing short of a total reinvention. His physical evolution serves as one of the film's most powerful statements, showcasing a range of appearances-from a lean, agile silhouette to a massive, battle-hardened physique-all forged through relentless discipline.

It may be recalled that the makers have already disclosed the looks and character names of the actresses who are a part of the film. Nayanthara plays Ganga, Kiara Advani plays Nadia, Huma Qureshi plays Elizabeth, Rukmini Vasanth plays Mellisa, and Tara Sutaria stars as Rebecca in the film.

For the unaware, 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' is slated to hit cinemas worldwide on March 19 this year.

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.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
The ambition of this project is mind-blowing. Shot simultaneously in Kannada and English? That's a huge risk, but if anyone can pull it off, it's Yash and Geethu Mohandas. Hoping the story lives up to the stunning visuals from the teaser.
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Rahul R
Honestly, the title "A Fairytale for Grown-Ups" has me more intrigued than anything. What kind of fairy tale is this going to be? The poster looks dark and gritty. Yash's physical transformation is next level, yaar. Pure dedication.
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Sarah B
The female cast is absolutely stacked! Nayanthara, Kiara, Huma... each one a powerhouse. I'm glad they've revealed the character names too. Ganga, Nadia, Elizabeth... sounds like a very international, layered narrative. Excited!
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Aman W
Releasing in 2026? That's a two-year wait! The hype is real but they need to keep feeding us more content to maintain this momentum. One teaser and a few posters won't be enough for such a long wait. Just saying.
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Kavya N
As a Malayali, so proud to see Geethu Mohandas directing this mega project. And Sudev Nair getting a big break! The circus to East Asia setting sounds visually spectacular. Hoping the story has the depth to match the scale. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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