2 minutes of readingHyderabadFebruary 6, 2026 03:40 pm IST
Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has set a new record ahead of its release. Dil Raju’s Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC) has acquired the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana distribution rights for Rs 120 crore through an advance on commission. This makes it the biggest deal ever for a film that was not originally made in Telugu. Three major distributors competed for the rights and SVC emerged victorious.
It is unheard of for a film to get a distribution deal of Rs 120 crore in the Telugu states. But yash has built a huge fan base in the region since KGF Chapter 2, and the four-year wait for his next film has only increased demand. Dil Raju of Sri Venkateswara Creations said that Yash’s market has only gotten stronger since KGF 2 and the anticipation around Toxic is huge.
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“Yash stands as a formidable titan of Indian cinema, and after KGF 2, his market has only grown stronger across the world. Audience anticipation for his next film after KGF 2 has been building for a while now. With a wait of four years, the buzz and expectations surrounding this film are enormous. We at SVC are excited to bring forth this prestigious project and look forward to continuing to collaborate with Yash on many more films.”
Toxic is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas, and Mohandas also directs. The film was shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and other languages. On the technical side, the film brings together National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur of KGF, editor Ujwal Kulkarni and production designer TP Abid. The action sequences have been choreographed by JJ Perry, known for his work on John Wick, alongside National Award-winning duo Anbariv and Thailand’s Kecha Khamphakdee. The film is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations.
Toxic will be released in theaters globally on March 19, 2026, timed to coincide with Eid, Ugadi and Gudi Padwa, giving it a strong festive release window in multiple markets.