Actress Kiara Advani has shared an emotional message ahead of the release of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, praising director Geetu Mohandas, co-star Nayanthara, Yash and the entire technical team behind the highly anticipated film.
Speaking in Chennai, Kiara said it was her first visit to the city and admitted that the warm welcome from fans had completely overwhelmed her. Her comments came just days before the film's theatrical release, adding to the growing excitement around the Yash-led project.
Kiara Advani on Her Toxic Journey
Kiara revealed that the team began working on Toxic around two years ago. She recalled celebrating Venkat's birthday during the early stages of the film and noted that the movie was now only two days away from reaching audiences.
The actress also extended birthday wishes to Venkat and thanked the film's cinematographer, music director and members of the various technical departments for their hard work.
According to Kiara, the film's large-scale production involved the collective efforts of numerous technicians and artists working behind the scenes. She expressed gratitude to everyone who contributed to bringing the project to the screen.
Kiara Praises Nayanthara
Kiara also had words of praise for Nayanthara, whom she referred to as the “Lady Superstar.” She described Nayanthara as a fine actor and, more importantly, a wonderful human being.
Kiara added that her fellow cast members are “powerhouses,” highlighting the strength of the ensemble assembled for Toxic. The film's cast has been one of the major talking points throughout its promotional campaign.
“We Are All Here Because of Geetu Mohandas”
One of the strongest moments in Kiara's speech was her praise for director Geetu Mohandas. She said that the entire team was part of the project because of the filmmaker's vision.
Kiara went on to make a strong statement about Mohandas, saying that Indian cinema would remember her name forever. The actress's comments underline the importance of the director's creative vision in shaping Toxic.
Geetu Mohandas is known for her distinctive filmmaking style, and Toxic represents an ambitious move into a large-scale pan-India production.
Kiara on Yash
Kiara also praised lead actor Yash, predicting that he would take Indian cinema to a global level following the release of Toxic.
Yash, popularly known as the “Rocking Star,” gained international recognition following the success of the KGF franchise. Expectations are high for his next theatrical release, with Toxic positioned as another major pan-India project.
Kiara's comments have added to the excitement surrounding the film, particularly as the release date approaches. With Yash leading the cast, Geetu Mohandas directing and a strong ensemble featuring Kiara and Nayanthara, Toxic is among the most anticipated Indian films of 2026.
