After Raya, meet Ticket in Toxic: Yash’s double role discussed, BTS video goes viral
Yash’s transformation in the Toxic teaser has sparked widespread discussion. The film promises a layered narrative with a complex story and a dual role for the hero.
Ever since the glimpse Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups Removed, the social media conversation has moved beyond its dark themes and visual scale to something more specific: the transformation of fame. While his bearded look as Raya had already attracted attention, his shaved look as Ticket has now become the center of discussion.
A behind-the-scenes video circulating online shows Yash undergoing a makeover with his stylist, transforming him from a thickly bearded Raya to a sharp, clean-shaven Tiktok. The new poster introduces this second look and the latest teaser has suggested that the actor may be playing a dual role, adding another layer to the speculation about the film’s narrative structure.
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The clean-shaven appearance is notable as it marks Yash’s return to a similar look after almost a decade. After his 2016 film Santhu straight aheadThe actor adopted a bearded image that became associated with kgf franchise and his larger-than-life screen persona. change in toxic Therefore a conscious scene indicates departure.
The teaser, lasting 1 minute and 56 seconds, has generated significant engagement online. Viewers are analyzing frames, debating whether the story unfolds across timelines, and speculating how the two characters might connect to each other. Especially the last moments of the teaser have increased the discussion thread.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.
Produced by Venkat K Narayan and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, toxic It is shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions in multiple languages planned. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on March 19, 2026, where it will clash with Ranveer Singh’s film. Changed drastically.
