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JJ Perry Praises Yash as 'Incredibly Talented' With Best Beard in Business

Hollywood action director JJ Perry, known for 'John Wick' and 'Fast & Furious', has given a major shoutout to Yash, calling him an incredibly talented actor with the best beard in the business. Perry shared unseen pictures from the sets of 'Toxic' and praised the entire cast and crew, including director Geetu Mohandas. The makers have pushed the release date of the action-thriller to June 4, 2026 amid tensions in the Middle East. The film stars Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria.

Key Points: JJ Perry Shouts Out Yash: 'Best Beard in Business'

  • Hollywood action director JJ Perry praises Yash as 'incredibly talented' with the best beard
  • Perry thanks director Geetu Mohandas and cinematographer Rajeev Ravi
  • 'Toxic' release date pushed to June 4, 2026 amid Middle East tensions
  • Film shot in Kannada and English, stars Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi
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'Toxic' action director JJ Perry gives major shoutout to Yash, quips "an incredibly talented actor with the best beard in the business"

Hollywood action director JJ Perry praises Yash and director Geetu Mohandas on 'Toxic' sets. Release pushed to June 4, 2026.

"What an honor it was to work with the whole cast and crew on #Toxic. Gotta send a big thanks to @thenameisyash an incredibly talented actor with the best beard in the business! - JJ Perry"

Mumbai, April 23

Hollywood action director JJ Perry, who has come on board for Yash starrer 'Toxic', has expressed delight at working with the entire team.

Taking to Instagram, JJ Perry shared a series of unseen pictures from the sets of 'Toxic', showing him with Yash and other crew members.

In a shoutout to the actor, Perry wrote, "What an honor it was to work with the whole cast and crew on #Toxic. Gotta send a big thanks to @thenameisyash an incredibly talented actor with the best beard in the business! And a kind, generous person who I'm proud to call a friend."

He also mentioned director Geetu Mohandas and added, "And of course the amazing Director @geetu_mohandas. I had so much fun working with her and her team. Shout out to her Director of Photography, Rajeev Ravi!! I can't wait for this one to come out!!! Fasten your seat seatbelts!!!!"

In August last year, JJ Perry was announced a part of the upcoming action film.

Known for choreographing iconic sequences in 'John Wick' and 'Fast & Furious', Perry said, "This Indian crew is world-class. That's precisely why I chose to work with them. We're tackling a major sequence right now, and I'm super stoked about taking this on. It's a challenge, but I love a great challenge--and this team is meeting it head-on. We're here to push boundaries together--and that's what filmmaking is."

Meanwhile, the makers have pushed the release date of the action-thriller to June 4, 2026 amid the tensions in the Middle East.

The team had planned a big trailer launch event in Bengaluru on March 8, with media from across the country. Promotions were in place, and the first song, titled 'Tabaahi,' was also ready for release on March 2.

However, the makers decided to pause all promotional activities in view of the situation.

The film stars Yash in the lead role, along with Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. It is written by Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas.

The movie has been shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who follows both Hollywood and Indian cinema, this collaboration is super exciting. JJ Perry's work on John Wick was legendary. The action sequences in Toxic are going to be next level!
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Priya S
I appreciate the shoutout to the Indian crew. JJ Perry saying "This Indian crew is world-class" - that's the kind of respect we deserve. We have so much talent here, it's good to see international artists acknowledging it. 👏
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Rohit P
Only disappointment is the delay to 2026. 😔 I understand the Middle East situation forced the makers to postpone, but the hype was real. That said, a delayed masterpiece is better than a rushed flop. Quality takes time!
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Michael C
Great to see cross-cultural collaboration in cinema. But I hope the film doesn't lose its Indian soul while chasing Hollywood-style action. Yash's strength has always been his rooted storytelling. Let's hope Geetu Mohandas balances it well.
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Kavya N
The beard comment 😂 So true though! Yash's bearded look in KGF was iconic. Glad to see Hollywood appreciating our unique style. Also excited about the multilingual release - Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam - that's true pan-India cinema!
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Amanda J
Honestly worried about the budget. Getting JJ Perry, shooting in Kannada and English, multiple language dubs -

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