A Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has made history even before its theatrical release. In a significant agreement, Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC), led by prominent Telugu producer and distributor Dil Raju, has obtained the distribution rights for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana for ₹120 crore on an advance-on-commission basis.
This deal marks the largest pre-release distribution agreement ever for a non-Telugu film in the Telugu states.
Yash’s Toxic sells AP Telangana distribution rights for Rs 120 crore
Industry sources report that three major distributors engaged in intense bidding, highlighting the immense hype surrounding the project. Ultimately, SVC secured the rights, showcasing strong confidence in Yash’s box-office appeal, especially following the successful KGF Chapter 2. DilRaju noted that Yash’s popularity in the Telugu market has only intensified, and the four-year wait has heightened audience expectations.
Toxic is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas, who also directs. The film shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages, ensuring a broad Indian and global reach.
About movie
The movie features a talented technical and creative team, including National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, music director Ravi Basrur from KGF, editor Ujwal Kulkarni, and production designer TP Abid. Action choreography handled by Hollywood stunt expert JJ Perry, known for John Wick, along with National Award-winning duo Anbariv and Thailand’s KechaKhamphakdee.
Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic set for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026. This timing coincides with major festivals, Eid, Ugadi, and GudiPadwa, giving it a strong festive opening across markets.
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