The crew behind Yash‘s “Poisonous – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has revealed the primary take a look at Tara Sutaria as Rebecca, persevering with a sequence of character unveilings which have amplified anticipation for the 2026 theatrical launch.
Following reveals of Kiara Advani as Nadia, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth and Nayanthara as Ganga, the poster introduces Sutaria’s character as a determine combining fragility with underlying energy. The picture presents Rebecca in an unraveled state, suggesting a personality navigating vulnerability whereas sustaining an intuition for authority and survival.
Sutaria made her movie debut with “Scholar of the Yr 2” in 2019, successful the Zee Cine Award for Greatest Feminine Debut. Her subsequent work has included motion movies “Marjaavaan,” “Heropanti 2” and “Ek Villain Returns,” alongside the survival thriller “Apurva” in 2023, which critics famous provided her expanded dramatic vary. “Poisonous” marks her first pan-India manufacturing.
Yash, the Kannada-language movie trade actor who rose to pan-Indian stardom with the “Okay.G.F” franchise, has turn out to be one of the crucial sought-after stars in Indian cinema. Recognized for his portrayal of Rocky Bhai in “Okay.G.F: Chapter 1” (2018) and “K.G.F: Chapter 2” (2022) Yash’s transformation right into a larger-than-life motion hero propelled the movies to unprecedented box-office success, breaking language obstacles. The second instalment within the franchise is the fifth highest Indian grosser of all time. Whereas the “Okay.G.F” sequence cemented his star energy, Yash’s early profession in Kannada-language movies showcased his versatility, with notable performances in initiatives comparable to “Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari” (2014) and “Googly” (2013).
“Poisonous” is helmed by competition circuit darling Geetu Mohandas (“Moothon”). The formidable undertaking represents a watershed second for Kannada cinema, which has been steadily gaining worldwide traction following the “Okay.G.F” phenomenon. Written by Yash and Mohandas, “Poisonous” is breaking new floor as the primary main Indian movie conceptualized, written and shot simultaneously in both the Kannada and English languages – with dubbed variations deliberate for Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and extra languages.
“I’ve at all times felt an instinctive love to guard Tara. Maybe as a result of she is a guarded soul or maybe it’s the armor she’s snug with. And maybe it doesn’t have to be outlined,” mentioned Mohandas. “I spotted early on that one of the best ways to succeed in her was not by pushing, not by demanding extra, however by permitting her the area to easily be. That selection formed our equation which turned out calm, deeply skilled, and completely aligned. She noticed greater than she spoke. She listened greater than she revealed. And I typically questioned if I ought to information her extra carefully. However in her silence, one thing highly effective was brewing. When she lastly stepped into her efficiency, what emerged was nothing in need of breathtaking which is born from an inside understanding she carried all alongside. She shocked me fully, and in probably the most lovely method. I’ve little doubt she’s going to shock everybody else too.”
The manufacturing has assembled a notable technical crew together with Indian Nationwide Movie Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni and manufacturing designer T.P. Abid. Motion sequences have been choreographed by Hollywood’s J.J. Perry, identified for his work on “John Wick,” alongside Indian Nationwide Movie Award-winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.
Written by Yash and Mohandas, “Poisonous: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” has been shot concurrently in Kannada and English, with dubbed variations deliberate for Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and extra languages.
The manufacturing options Nationwide Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni and manufacturing designer TP Abid. Motion choreography comes from Hollywood’s JJ Perry, identified for his work on “John Wick,” alongside Nationwide Award-winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.
Produced by Venkat Okay. Narayana and Yash by way of KVN Productions and Monster Thoughts Creations, “Poisonous – A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” is scheduled for theatrical release March 19, 2026, capitalizing on the prolonged vacation weekend that encompasses Eid, Ugadi and Gudi Padwa celebrations.


















































