Yash on Kiara Advani’s Role in ‘Toxic’: ‘India Will Fall in Love With Her Again’

August 23, 2026

Mumbai: South superstar Yash has heaped praise on his Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups co-star Kiara Advani, saying her portrayal of Nadia will impress audiences and make India “fall in love with her again.”

Kiara recently attended the grand pre-release event of Toxic in Hyderabad, where she drew considerable attention amid the massive gathering. During the event, Yash praised her performance and described her as an “amazing actor” and an “amazing co-star.”

Yash praises Kiara’s performance

Speaking about Kiara, Yash said she is a “very simple” and “very pure” person as well as a “fantastic actor.”

He added that audiences would see a different side of the actress in Toxic and expressed confidence that she would win their appreciation once again.

“What an amazing actor, what an amazing co-star! She is somebody who is very simple, very pure, and a fantastic actor. But whatever you have seen, Kiara, till today, I think from the 26th onwards, you’re going to witness something much more than that. India will fall in love with her again and also at another level,” Yash said.

He also thanked Kiara for being part of the project.

Kiara makes Kannada film debut with Toxic

Kiara plays the complex and intense character of Nadia in Geetu Mohandas’ upcoming action thriller Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which is slated to release on August 26, 2026.

The film marks Kiara’s Kannada film debut and gives her an opportunity to explore a wide emotional range while performing demanding action sequences.

The actress has previously spoken about how working on Toxic pushed her beyond her comfort zone and encouraged her to embrace unfamiliar experiences.

Kiara reflects on Toxic journey

In a recent Instagram post, Kiara shared a behind-the-scenes video from the making of the film and reflected on the creative process and the collective talent involved in the project.

She described the experience as a journey that taught her to become more comfortable with the unfamiliar, remain curious and continue learning.

Kiara said that every new character, set and challenge during filmmaking taught her something about what she was capable of.

She added that personal growth has always involved saying yes to things that are slightly intimidating and enjoying the journey that follows.