Superstar Yash has set the internet ablaze with the release of the much-anticipated teaser for his upcoming film, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. The actor chose his 40th birthday to gift fans this first glimpse, and the response has been nothing short of phenomenal.
Record-Breaking Teaser Unveils a Dark World
Directed by the acclaimed Geetu Mohandas, the teaser titled Toxic: Introducing Raya plunges viewers into a grim and violent universe. Yash's character, Raya, is a force of chaos, introduced at a somber funeral that quickly descends into panic and violence. The two-minute-plus teaser crossed a staggering 53 million views within just 24 hours of its release, signaling massive excitement for this pan-India project.
Hollywood Debut and a Sizzling Scene
While Yash's powerful presence is the core, a particular scene has captured widespread attention. The teaser features a rare and intimate moment between Yash's Raya and Hollywood actress Natalie Burn. This marks Burn's official debut in Indian cinema, and although her role details are under wraps, the teaser hints she will be pivotal to Raya's journey.
Who Is Natalie Burn?
Born Natalia Guslista in Ukraine, Natalie Burn is a multifaceted American talent—an actress, model, screenwriter, and producer. Her journey to acting was unexpected. A trained ballerina who studied at Moscow's Bolshoi Ballet School and London's Royal Ballet School, her dance career was cut short by a fractured ankle.
Reflecting on her pivot, Burn shared how she discovered an ad for acting auditions in a newspaper on the London subway. This led her to The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, launching her new path. She has since starred in Hollywood films like The Expendables 3, The Comeback Trail, and Til Death Do Us Part, and runs her own production company, 7Heaven Productions.
The Road to Release and Box Office Clash
Toxic is scheduled for a grand pan-India release on March 19, 2026. The film is already poised for a major box office showdown, as it will clash with another big-ticket release, Dhurandhar 2. The teaser's explosive reception suggests that Yash, after the monumental success of the KGF series, is ready to conquer the screens once again with this dark, adult-oriented fairytale.
