Tara Sutaria's 'Toxic' Look: From Soft Girl to Dangerous Rebecca with a Gun

Tara Sutaria has debuted a fierce and dangerous first look as Rebecca from the upcoming Yash-starrer 'Toxic,' marking a dramatic departure from her previous roles. Director Geetu Mohandas shared profound insights into working with Sutaria, describing her as a "guarded soul" who delivers a "breathtaking" performance born from quiet observation. The film, a star-studded period action drama, also features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, and Huma Qureshi in pivotal roles. 'Toxic' is slated for a grand release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.

Key Points: Tara Sutaria's Fierce First Look as Rebecca in Yash's 'Toxic'

  • Stunning black retro look
  • Director praises her silent, powerful performance
  • Part of star-studded 'Toxic' cast
  • Film releases March 2026
2 min read

Tara Sutaria leaves her soft girl era behind with her dangerous first look as Rebecca from 'Toxic'

Tara Sutaria transforms for 'Toxic,' debuting as the dangerous Rebecca. Director Geetu Mohandas reveals her powerful, silent performance. Film releases March 2026.

Tara Sutaria leaves her soft girl era behind with her dangerous first look as Rebecca from 'Toxic'
"In her silence, something powerful was brewing. - Director Geetu Mohandas"

Mumbai, Jan 3

With every update from Yash's forthcoming period action drama "Toxic", the buzz surrounding the movie is reaching new heights. Adding to the excitement, the makers have now introduced actress Tara Sutaria's first look as Rebecca from the action entertainer.

"Introducing Tara Sutaria as REBECCA in - A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups (sic)," Yash wrote on social media, sharing Tara's first look from his next.

The poster features a beautifully dangerous Tara posing in a stunning black off-shoulder dress.

The long black gloves and short hair shell out a perfect retro vibe. Pointing a gun towards someone, Tara looks fierce with an intense look in her eyes.

Talking about casting Tara as Rebecca, director Geetu Mohandas said that she has always felt an instinctive love to protect her.

"Perhaps because she is a guarded soul or perhaps it's the armour she's comfortable with. And perhaps it doesn't need to be defined," she explained.

Revealing what it was like to work with Tara, the filmmaker shared that she realized early on that the best way to reach her was not by pushing, not by demanding more, but by allowing her the space to simply be.

Reflecting on their equation, she added, "That choice shaped our equation, which turned out calm, deeply professional, and perfectly aligned. She observed more than she spoke. She listened more than she revealed. And I often wondered if I should guide her more closely. But in her silence, something powerful was brewing. When she finally stepped into her performance, what emerged was nothing short of breathtaking, which was born from an inner understanding she carried all along."

Geetu Mohandas admitted that Tara left her completely surprised in the most beautiful way.

"I have no doubt she will surprise everyone else too," she concluded.

Prior to this, the makers unveiled the gripping first look of other leading ladies, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, and Huma Qureshi from "Toxic", slated to be out on 19th March 2026, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.

- IANS

Share this article:

Reader Comments

R
Rohit P
The first look is fire, no doubt. But I hope this isn't just about a glamorous poster. The director's words about Tara being a "guarded soul" and observing more than speaking sound promising for depth. Hope the role does justice to that potential and isn't just another stylish action prop.
A
Aman W
March 2026 is so far away! 😭 The hype is real though. Releasing on Eid-Ugadi weekend is a smart move. Yash, Geetu Mohandas, and this insane cast... expecting a pan-India blockbuster. Tara's look gives me major vintage Bollywood villainess vibes, in a good way!
S
Sarah B
Interesting to see Geetu Mohandas, known for more intimate films, directing a big-scale action drama. Her approach with Tara—giving her space instead of pushing—sounds very respectful of an actor's process. Hope that translates into a nuanced performance.
K
Karthik V
Good for her! Actors need to break their image. She was always a good dancer and had screen presence, but her roles were quite similar. This "Toxic" look is a bold step. The short hair and that dress are iconic already. All the best to the whole team!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50