CHENNAI: One of the much-anticipated films of 2026 is Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. On Sunday, the makers unveiled the first look of Huma Qureshi from the film. She plays the role of Elizabeth.
The poster places the character in a graveyard setting, with weathered tombstones and looming stone angels framing the background. She stands beside a sleek vintage black car, dressed in an elegant off-shoulder black ensemble with dramatic sleeves. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Kiara Advani also essays a significant role in the film.
Speaking about casting Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, director Geetu Mohandas said, “Casting for this role was perhaps the trickiest. The character demanded a performer with high octane calibre and an undeniable presence. From the moment Huma entered my frame, I witnessed that she possessed something rare. She carried an effortless sophistication and intensity that immediately brought the character of Elizabeth alive for me. Huma is an actor who questions, probes, and challenges the artistic interpretation of a role, and that dialogue became an essential part of our creative journey.”
Responding to the vision, Huma shared, “Only you could have dreamed this up, Geetu. I was bowled over by the sheer audacity and magnitude of what we were going to attempt. Each day watching you bring this to life has been nothing short of magical, my Captain.”
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been filmed simultaneously in English and Kannada, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and several other languages.
Ravi Basrur is composing the music. Rajeev Ravi is handling the camera, while Ujwal Kulkarni is taking care of cuts.
Toxic is slated for a worldwide release on March 19.