Rukmini Vasanth recently took to social media to share a warm and heartfelt reaction to Yash’s latest character reveal from Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. The makers of the much-anticipated film unveiled a special video introducing Yash’s character, Raya, as a birthday surprise for the superstar, offering audiences their first striking glimpse into his intense new avatar.

Rukmini Vasanth cheers Yash as Toxic teaser unveils him as Raya; pens a heartfelt birthday note : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama

Rukmini Vasanth cheers Yash as Toxic teaser unveils him as Raya; pens a heartfelt birthday note

Sharing the reveal video on Instagram, Rukmini expressed both excitement and admiration for her co-star while extending birthday wishes to him. She wrote, “A first look at Raya… Happy Birthday @thenameisyash Sir! It’s been a privilege and a joy to work with you and learn from you.” Her message quickly resonated with fans, who flooded the comments section with love, birthday wishes for Yash, and appreciation for the evident camaraderie between the two actors.

Rukmini Vasanth cheers Yash as Toxic teaser unveils him as Raya; pens a heartfelt birthday note

Rukmini Vasanth plays Mellisa in Toxic, a character that was recently unveiled by the makers. Her reveal added another compelling layer to the film’s dark, stylised narrative, which is being shaped under the distinctive creative vision of National Award-winning director Geetu Mohandas. The film has been generating significant buzz ever since its announcement, particularly for its ambitious scale and ensemble cast.

Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is an upcoming Indian period gangster action thriller featuring a star-studded lineup that includes Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. The film is jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under their respective banners, KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. Cinematography for the project is handled by Rajeev Ravi, while the music is composed by Ravi Basrur, adding further weight to the film’s technical prowess.

The film has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, underlining its global ambition, and is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with the festival of Ugadi.

On the professional front, Rukmini Vasanth enjoyed a strong 2025 with notable projects such as Madharaasi, Ace, and Kantara: Chapter 1. She now carries that momentum into 2026 with Toxic already creating strong anticipation, along with another major venture, NTRNeel, which ranks among the most awaited films of the year.

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