In a thrilling New Year's surprise for fans, the team behind the highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has unveiled the first look of superstar Nayanthara. The new poster, released ahead of the end of 2025, introduces her character in the film as Ganga.
A Classy and Dangerous Avatar
The striking poster features Nayanthara in a sophisticated black gown, exuding an aura of elegance and menace. She is seen posing confidently with a gun, flanked by two men holding a door open and others standing behind her, setting a powerful and intriguing tone for her character. The look immediately captured the imagination of her massive fan base.
Lead actor and co-writer Yash shared the poster on his social media with the caption, "Introducing Nayanthara as GANGA in - A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups." Nayanthara herself reposted the image, while her husband, filmmaker Vignesh Shivan, expressed his awe by sharing it on his Instagram Stories with a simple "Wow" accompanied by several emojis.
Fan Reactions and Iconic Comparisons
The internet erupted with praise for Nayanthara's powerful look. Many fans on social media drew parallels between her character Ganga and her iconic role as Sasha from the 2007 blockbuster Billa, starring Ajith Kumar. Comments flooded in, with one fan declaring it "Billa Sasha 2.0!" while others expressed their long-held anticipation, stating, "Have been waiting for this for a while" and "Couldn’t get any bigger and better."
Director Geetu Mohandas on Casting Nayanthara
Director Geetu Mohandas opened up about casting the celebrated actress, revealing a deep connection between Nayanthara and the character. In a statement quoted by Hindustan Times, Mohandas said, "I wanted to portray Nayan in a way that she’s never been showcased before. But as the shoot progressed, I began to see how closely her own personality echoed the soul of the character. It wasn’t imitation, it was alignment. I found my Ganga, so brilliantly performed by her, and even more unexpectedly, I found a dear friend."
Nayanthara's look follows the earlier reveals of her co-stars. The makers had previously released first-look posters of Kiara Advani as Nadia and Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth.
All About Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Mohandas. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi, and Sudev Nair.
The movie has been shot in Kannada and English. Alongside these original versions, it will be dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages for a pan-India and global release.
Produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under the banners of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film is set for a massive box office clash. Toxic is scheduled for release on 19 March 2026, coinciding with the festive occasions of Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa. It will directly compete with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2.
