Alia Bhatt reacts to Toxic teaser, calls Yash's action-packed avatar ‘dynamite’

The teaser for Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups was released on the birthday of Yash. The film hits theatres on March 19.

Published on: Jan 8, 2026, 17:45:31 IST

By Santanu Das

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The teaser for Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has taken social media by storm. The makers unveiled the teaser on January 8, coinciding with Yash's birthday. The action-packed teaser has divided the internet and picked up more anticipation among fans. Now, actor Alia Bhatt has reacted to the teaser. (Also read: Toxic teaser: Yash gets in battle mode for rage-filled, raunchy new film, announces ‘daddy is home’)

Alia Bhatt has given a thumbs up to the teaser of Toxic, starring Yash.

Alia had a glowing review for the teaser of Toxic. She shared the teaser of the film on her Instagram Stories and summed up her reaction in a single word. “Dynamite,” she wrote, adding two fire emoticons. She also tagged the cast and crew of the film in her caption.

Several stars have reacted to the teaser. From Riteish Deshmukh to Sandeep Reddy Vanga, Ram Gopal Varma to Karan Johar, many have shared that they are eagerly waiting for the film to release.

About Toxic teaser

The raunchy teaser begins at a funeral, guarded by several gunmen. A car arrives, and the scene cuts to an intimate moment between a man and a woman until an explosion occurs. The man steps out of the car, shirtless and then dons a black overcoat. He is revealed to be Yash, as he guns all the men down in the haze of fog. “Daddy’s home,” he concludes.

The makers posted the teaser on social media with the caption, “Get a good look at your danger - Introducing RAYA…”

About Toxic

Toxic is a period gangster film directed by Geetu and produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under their respective banners, KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. Geetu and Yash co-wrote the film, which also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Akshay Oberoi, and Sudev Nair. The film also stars Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa. The film will be released in theatres on March 19.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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