The New Release Date
Official Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Format: The film will have a global day-and-date release in its original languages (Kannada and English) along with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
Why was it postponed?
The decision was primarily driven by the geopolitical instability in the Middle East.
Distribution Advice: The producers, KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, acted on the advice of their major Gulf distributor, Phars Films.
Market Impact: Since Toxic is positioned as a global project, the ongoing conflict (involving the US, Israel, and Iran) led to significant disruptions in cinema operations across the Middle East—a key revenue market for the film's international rollout.
Official Quote: Yash shared a note stating, "The current uncertainty, especially in the Middle East, has created a situation that impacts our goal to reach and connect with the widest possible audience."
Impact on Promotions & Other Films
Trailer Launch: The grand trailer launch event scheduled for March 8 in Bengaluru has been cancelled. The team plans to realign and resume the campaign closer to the June date.
'Dhurandhar 2' Advantage: Ranveer Singh's spy thriller now enjoys a solo release on March 19. Trade analysts expect this to result in a massive opening, as the film will likely capture the majority of premium screens.
'Love Mocktail 3' Moves Up: In the Kannada market, Darling Krishna’s Love Mocktail 3 has quickly claimed the vacated March 19 slot to take advantage of the Ugadi and Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
Quick Facts: Toxic (2026)
Feature Details Director Geetu Mohandas Leading Cast Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi Budget Estimated over ₹600 Crore New Date June 4, 2026
