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Huma Qureshi's 'Elizabeth' First Look in Yash's 'Toxic' Reveals Mysterious Graveyard Setting

The first look poster of Huma Qureshi as 'Elizabeth' from the upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' has been unveiled. The poster features the actress in a graveyard setting, dressed in black next to a vintage car, suggesting a serious and intense character. Director Geetu Mohandas stated that casting for the role was extremely tricky and praised Qureshi's "effortless sophistication and intensity." The film, starring Yash and directed by Mohandas, is scheduled for a pan-India release on March 19, 2026.

Key Points: Huma Qureshi's First Look as Elizabeth in Yash's 'Toxic'

  • First look poster revealed
  • Huma plays mysterious 'Elizabeth'
  • Director praises her 'rare' intensity
  • Film marks Yash's post-KGF return
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Huma Qureshi's FIRST look as 'Elizabeth' from Yash's 'Toxic' unveiled

First look of Huma Qureshi as 'Elizabeth' in Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' unveiled. Film releases March 2026.

"From the moment Huma entered my frame, I knew she possessed something rare. - Director Geetu Mohandas"

Mumbai, December 28

The first look of actor Huma Qureshi from the upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' has been released by the makers. The Yash-starrer action-thriller will feature her playing a character named "Elizabeth."

On Sunday, the makers took to their Instagram account to share the poster. The film stars Yash in the lead role.

The poster shows the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actress standing in a graveyard setting with old tombstones and stone figures in the background. Dressed in a black outfit, the actress is seen next to a vintage black car. Her look suggests a calm but serious character.

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'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' is directed by Geetu Mohandas. Speaking about casting Huma Qureshi in the film, the director, as per a press release, said the role was difficult to cast and required a strong performer. She added that the actress brought the character to life from the moment she appeared on screen.

"Casting for this role was perhaps the trickiest. The character demanded a performer with high-octane caliber and an undeniable presence. From the moment Huma entered my frame, I knew she possessed something rare. She carried an effortless sophistication and intensity that immediately brought the character of Elizabeth alive for me," said Mohandas, as per the release.

The film marks Yash's return to the big screen after KGF: Chapter 2. The project has been in the news for a long time and is being made in both Kannada and English. Dubbed versions are also planned in several Indian languages.

The film is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas. It is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. The technical team includes Rajeev Ravi as cinematographer, Ravi Basrur as music composer, and Ujwal Kulkarni as editor.

'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' is scheduled to release in theatres on March 19, 2026, during the festive weekend of Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.

- ANI

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Shreya B
The graveyard setting and that vintage car give off such a mysterious vibe. Huma looks perfect for a serious, intense character. Geetu Mohandas is a fantastic director, so expectations are sky-high. Hope the story lives up to the look.
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Aman W
Yash's comeback after KGF 2! The man knows how to create hype. Releasing on Eid-Ugadi weekend is a smart move for pan-India collections. But I hope the film is more than just style and has a solid story. The title 'Toxic' is interesting.
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Priya S
Huma from 'Gangs of Wasseypur' to 'Elizabeth' in a Yash film! Her career graph is so diverse. Love that they're making it in Kannada and English. Hope the dubbing in Hindi and other languages is good, sometimes it ruins the feel.
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David E
As someone who enjoyed KGF, I'm curious. The team looks strong with Rajeev Ravi on cinematography. But 2026? That's a long wait, yaar. Hope they keep the momentum with more teasers.
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, I'm a bit tired of these ultra-stylized, serious looks. Every big film now has the same dark, gloomy posters. I wish they showed something about the 'fairytale' part of the title. Hope the movie has some soul and isn't just another slick action flick.

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