Who is Rukmini Vasanth playing in Yash's Toxic?

Rukmini Vasanth is playing the character of Mellisa, described as graceful, commanding, and unflinching.

When will Yash's film Toxic be released?

Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is slated for a theatrical release on March 19, 2026.

What is the setting for Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups?

The film is set against the backdrop of a vibrant, hazy party in the late 1960s.

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Rukmini Vasanth Joins Yash's Ambitious 'Toxic' Ensemble

6 Jan

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Summary

Rukmini Vasanth cast as the graceful and commanding Mellisa.
Toxic is an ambitious action-drama set in the late 1960s.
The film is simultaneously shot in Kannada and English for global release.

Rukmini Vasanth Joins Yash's Ambitious 'Toxic' Ensemble

Rukmini Vasanth has been officially introduced as Mellisa in Yash's upcoming action-drama, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. Described as graceful, commanding, and unflinching, Mellisa joins a growing cast of intriguing characters. Director Geetu Mohandas praised Vasanth's intelligent and thoughtful approach to her roles.

The film, set against a vibrant late 1960s backdrop, expands its narrative landscape with this new character reveal. Toxic is being simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, with plans for dubbed versions in multiple languages, highlighting its global ambitions for a March 19, 2026 release.