The filmmakers behind Yash‘s highly anticipated Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups have revealed the first look at Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, unveiling a character that blends old-world glamour with unsettling gothic menace.
The newly released image captures Qureshi against a cemetery backdrop, her character positioned next to a classic black automobile. Her costume features a dramatic black gown with exposed shoulders and striking sleeve design, presenting a character whose refined appearance masks darker undertones. The funereal location and subdued color palette hint at a figure whose influence derives from composure and sophistication rather than explicit aggression.
Huma Qureshi’s Recent Work
Qureshi has built a formidable reputation across film and streaming platforms through acclaimed performances in Anurag Kashyap’s crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur, the black comedy Dedh Ishqiya, and revenge thriller Badlapur. Her work in streaming series includes the dystopian Netflix drama Leila and the SonyLIV political thriller Maharani, for which she received a Filmfare OTT Award. She was most recently in Season 3 of Netflix series Delhi Crime and the lead in Bikas Ranjan Mishra’s film Bayaan, which bowed at the Toronto Film Festival.
About Yash’s Recent Work
Yash, the Kannada-language film industry actor who rose to pan-Indian stardom with the K.G.F. franchise, has become one of the most sought-after stars in Indian cinema. Known for his portrayal of Rocky Bhai in K.G.F: Chapter 1 (2018) and K.G.F: Chapter 2 (2022) Yash’s transformation into a larger-than-life action hero propelled the films to unprecedented box-office success, breaking language barriers. The second instalment in the franchise is the fifth highest Indian grosser of all time. While the K.G.F series cemented his star power, Yash’s early career in Kannada-language films showcased his versatility, with notable performances in projects such as Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari (2014) and Googly (2013).
About Director Geethu Mohandas
Toxic is helmed by festival circuit darling Geetu Mohandas (Moothon). The ambitious project represents a watershed moment for Kannada cinema, which has been steadily gaining international traction following the K.G.F phenomenon. Written by Yash and Mohandas, Toxic is breaking new ground as the first major Indian film conceptualized, written and shot simultaneously in both the Kannada and English languages – with dubbed versions planned for Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and additional languages.
About Huma Qureshi’s Role
“Casting for this role was perhaps the trickiest,” said director Geetu Mohandas. “The character demanded a performer with high octane caliber and an undeniable presence. From the moment Huma entered my frame, I witnessed that she possessed something rare. She carried an effortless sophistication and intensity that immediately brought the character of Elizabeth alive for me. Huma is an actor who questions, probes, and challenges the artistic interpretation of a role and that dialogue became an essential part of our creative journey. She has always been known as a powerhouse of talent, but this performance will mark as a turning point for the arrival of an undeniable, commanding new presence on celluloid.”
The first look at Kiara Advani‘s character Nadia was unveiled recently.
About Crew Of Toxic
The production has assembled a notable technical crew including Indian National Film Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni and production designer T.P. Abid. Action sequences have been choreographed by Hollywood’s J.J. Perry, known for his work on John Wick, alongside Indian National Film Award-winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.
About Toxic
Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash through KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is scheduled for theatrical release March 19, 2026, capitalizing on the extended holiday weekend that encompasses Eid, Ugadi and Gudi Padwa celebrations.
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