Hollywood action director J.J. Perry has showered praise on Rocking Star Yash and director Geetu Mohandas for their work on the upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grownups'. The veteran filmmaker described the experience as an honor and shared exciting behind-the-scenes moments from the sets.
J.J. Perry's praise for Yash
J.J. Perry recently took to social media to express his appreciation and shared glimpses from the sets while reflecting on his experience. The 'Day Shift' director's caption read: "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. 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 seatbelts!!!!" J.J. Perry specially thanked Yash for his professionalism and friendship. He also lauded Geetu Mohandas for her directorial skills.
Geetu Mohandas' and Natalie Burn's response
Director Geetu Mohandas replied to Perry's post with a striking note: "The pleasure is all mine JJ.. The kind of collaboration that leaves dents in the frame and smoke in the air. Can't wait for the world to get hit by what we made." Actress Natalie Burn commented, "Amazing times in India working on 'Toxic' with you and @thenameisyash. Thank you for bringing me on board of your awesome team. You are truly the best!"
Yash's vision at CinemaCon 2026
At CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, Yash made a strong impression while speaking about the film's vision. He called 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grownups' a "very ambitious project" and stressed his vision to take Indian storytelling to a global audience. Yash said, "The action is massive—you should experience it. With scale and intensity, there has to be something unique about each sequence. There should be variation—different styles, different forms adapted in action." The star emphasized realism by noting, "Action should be visceral—you should feel the pain."
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, 'Toxic' features an ensemble cast including Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grownups' is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on June 4, 2026.
