The excitement around Yash and Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups reached another level as the film's ensemble came together in Bengaluru for the trailer launch. Among the stars who attended the grand event was Huma Qureshi, who plays the intriguing character of Elizabeth in the highly anticipated gangster drama. Speaking about the film, Huma could barely contain her excitement, admitting that the curiosity surrounding Toxic has been incredible ever since she signed the project. For the actor, however, seeing the world of the film finally come alive on screen was an experience that left her genuinely mesmerised.
Talking about the constant questions she has faced from the media and fans, Huma said, “The one single thing everyone asks me all the time is about Toxic and whether I say something or not, I think you guys just make it go viral. That is the power of this film.” She went on to describe her experience at the trailer launch, saying, “What we've seen today, Geetu and Yash, this is just so beautiful. Like, I am a part of this film and we were sitting over there just mesmerised at this world that you guys have created.” Her words captured the anticipation surrounding a film that has managed to maintain an air of mystery despite the immense attention around it.
For Huma, being part of Toxic has been much more than simply joining a big-scale project. She expressed how honoured she feels to be associated with the film's cast and crew, praising everyone for giving their all to bring Geetu Mohandas' vision to life. “It's such an honour to be part of this beautiful team, this wonderful cast, this wonderful crew who have really given it all to make this vision, this dream come true,” she said. The actor's enthusiasm was evident as she spoke about the scale and ambition of the film and the experience of watching the trailer alongside the entire team.
Huma also had special praise for director Geetu Mohandas, whom she described as an incredible captain guiding the entire team. “And Geetu, I love you. You know that. You have been such an amazing captain leading us all,” she said. Huma particularly admired the filmmaker's approach towards the characters in the film, adding, “Just the way you look at the women and the men in this film has been just so inspiring.” Her comments offer a glimpse into the creative environment behind Toxic, while also hinting that the women in the story have been given considerable attention and depth.
Of course, Huma remained tight-lipped about Elizabeth, despite the curiosity surrounding her character. The actor revealed that she has repeatedly been asked about her role but has deliberately avoided giving away too much. “Every single time I get asked about my character, I'm like, wait, I can't tell you too much. You have to watch the film,” she said. Huma then added with confidence, “The film will speak for itself.” That mystery only adds another layer of intrigue around Elizabeth and her place in the dangerous world created by Geetu Mohandas.
Huma also reserved warm words for her co-star Yash, praising the superstar for his contribution and the lessons she picked up while working alongside him. “Thank you, Yash. You have been incredible. I have learned so much from you every single day,” she said. Her admiration for Yash's approach to the film was evident, and the actor's excitement about finally seeing the finished product seemed almost infectious.
By the end of her speech, Huma sounded less like someone promoting a film and more like an excited audience member waiting for the release. “I'm just so excited to watch the film already. Can we just release it now?” she exclaimed, perfectly summing up the anticipation surrounding Toxic. With the trailer now giving audiences a larger glimpse into its dark and stylish world, the wait has only become more intense.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is directed by Geetu Mohandas and jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. The film stars Yash in a dual role alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. Shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, the film promises a distinctive gangster story that blends larger-than-life drama with a visually ambitious world.
With Huma's excitement, Yash's star power and Geetu Mohandas' unique filmmaking vision coming together, Toxic has already become one of the most awaited releases of 2026. And if Huma's reaction at the trailer launch is anything to go by, even those who made the film are eager to experience it as an audience. Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is scheduled to release worldwide on August 26, 2026—and Huma Qureshi, for one, clearly doesn't want to wait any longer.