The first look of Tara Sutaria as Rebecca in the upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been revealed, generating buzz and anticipation. Directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash in the lead role, the film is slated for release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Ugadi and Gudi Padwa. Toxic features a stellar cast including Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, and Nayanthara.
Director Geetu Mohandas shared her thoughts on casting Tara Sutaria as Rebecca, describing the actress as "a guarded soul". Mohandas expressed an instinctive desire to protect Sutaria, observing that she seemed comfortable with her own "armor". The director realized that the best approach was to give Sutaria space to simply be, rather than pushing or demanding more. This approach shaped their working relationship into one that was calm, deeply professional, and perfectly aligned.
Mohandas noted that Sutaria observed and listened intently, and that something powerful was brewing beneath her silence. When Sutaria finally embodied the character of Rebecca, her performance was "nothing short of breathtaking," born from an inner understanding. Mohandas admitted that Sutaria completely surprised her in the most beautiful way, and expressed confidence that she would surprise audiences as well.
The first-look poster portrays Sutaria as Rebecca in a retro-glamorous avatar, holding a gun with a fierce and intense look. Rebecca is described as desirable, elegant, and fragile, yet possessing a sharp instinct for self-preservation and wielding power like a birthright. The film is billed as a pan-India cinematic event with high-octane action, explosive drama, and a layered storyline. Toxic marks Sutaria's first foray into pan-Indian cinema, signaling a new chapter in her career as she moves away from her established on-screen persona.
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been filmed simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and other languages, highlighting its global ambitions. The film boasts a strong technical team, including cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, music director Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni, and production designer TP Abid. The action sequences are choreographed by JJ Perry (John Wick) along with Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.
