The makers of director Geethu Mohandas's eagerly awaited action entertainer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups, featuring actor Yash in the lead, on Monday, released the look of actor <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/web-series/article/kammatam-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-malayalam-investigative-series-23588658" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Sudev Nair</a> in the film.
<h2>Sudev Nair's first look out</h2>
KVN Productions, the firm producing the film, took to its X timeline to share the first look poster of the actor and disclosed that he plays a character called Karmadi in the film.
They wrote, "Introducing Sudev Nair as KARMADI in - A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups. Toxic In Cinemas Worldwide from 19-03-2026. ToxicTheMovie ToxicOnMarch19th."
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Introducing Sudev Nair as KARMADI in - A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Toxic</a> In Cinemas Worldwide from 19-03-2026<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ToxicTheMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#ToxicTheMovie</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ToxicOnMarch19th?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#ToxicOnMarch19th</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TheNameIsYash?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@TheNameIsYash</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nayanthara?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Nayanthara</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/advani_kiara?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@advani_kiara</a><a href="https://twitter.com/humasqureshi?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@humasqureshi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rukminitweets?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@rukminitweets</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TaraSutaria?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#TaraSutaria</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GeetuMohandas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#GeetuMohandas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/RaviBasrur?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@RaviBasrur</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/VishalMMishra?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">@VishalMMishra</a>&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/uvT0Wr4WVK">pic.twitter.com/uvT0Wr4WVK</a>
&mdash; KVN Productions (@KvnProductions) <a href="https://twitter.com/KvnProductions/status/2025850889848889442?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">February 23, 2026</a></blockquote>

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In the poster, Sudev is seen in a powerful avatar, holding a gun and firing bullets at his enemies. He sports a moustache, and his face bears a determined yet slightly menacing expression. He matches the retro vibe of the setting with his glasses and beret and accessorises his look with rings and a watch. Parked behind him is a vintage car, and the air is filled with smoke from an explosion.
<h2>Toxic trailer&nbsp;</h2>
It may be recalled that only recently, the makers had released a gritty and intense teaser of the film.
The <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/toxic-teaser-yash-unleashes-his-violent-streak-in-gritty-crime-saga-23617503?button=next" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Toxic</a> trailer reveals a massive, cinematic world that is both vibrant and brutal. Moving from a circus setting to an East Asian-inspired backdrop, the story spans different time periods with a dark, edgy atmosphere. Yet, beneath the brutal exterior and high-octane visuals, the teaser offers a glimpse into something deeper: a meticulous focus on storytelling and powerhouse performance that serves as the beating heart of this gritty universe.
At the centre of this cinematic storm stands Rocking Star Yash, undergoing a transformation that is nothing short of a total reinvention. His physical evolution serves as one of the film&rsquo;s most powerful statements, showcasing a range of appearances&mdash;from a lean, agile silhouette to a massive, battle-hardened physique - all forged through relentless discipline.
It may be recalled that the makers have already disclosed the looks and character names of the actresses who are a part of the film. Nayanthara plays Ganga, Kiara Advani plays Nadia, <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/huma-qureshi-reflects-on-single-salmas-theatrical-struggle-23601381" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Huma Qureshi</a> plays Elizabeth, Rukmini Vasanth plays Mellisa, and Tara Sutaria stars as Rebecca in the film.
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is slated to hit cinemas worldwide on March 19 this year. Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages.

KVN Productions released the first look of Sudev Nair from Toxic and introduced him as Karmadi. He looks powerful and threatening, firing bullets at his enemies

Toxic: Sudev Nair is menacing in first look as Karmadi

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The makers of Toxic released the first look of Sudev Nair in the film on X and disclosed that he plays a character called Karmadi. He gives off a powerful aura in the poster

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