The storm clouds over Toxic just got darker. KVN Productions has officially unveiled the first-look poster of Sudev Nair as Karmadi, and the vibe is sharp, sinister, and soaked in vintage noir drama. Introduced with the caption, “Introducing Sudev Nair as KARMADI in – A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups,” the reveal instantly cranks up the intrigue around this already buzzing gangster epic.
In the poster, Sudev embodies a sharp-shooting antagonist wrapped in a stormy, old-world aesthetic. Think 1940s noir — shadowy backdrops, piercing stares, and a mood thick enough to cut with a knife. His look screams calculated menace, suggesting Karmadi isn’t just another villain, but a player with precision and purpose in this morally complex universe. If first impressions are anything to go by, he’s not here to whisper threats — he’s here to execute them.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has been steadily building anticipation with its stylized character reveals. Headlined by Yash in what’s touted as a dual lead role, the film also features powerhouse performers like Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, and Huma Qureshi. Each reveal has peeled back another layer of a world that blends action, drama, and grown-up fairy-tale mythology.
Backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film marks Yash’s ambitious pan-Indian move post-KGF, aiming for scale, style, and international reach. With a worldwide theatrical release locked for March 19, 2026, the promotional campaign is clearly shifting gears into high intensity.
From Akshay Oberoi’s brooding Tony to now Sudev Nair’s razor-edged Karmadi, Toxic is assembling a rogues’ gallery that feels both vintage and vicious. If this is a fairy tale, it’s one where the villains don’t wait for midnight — they create it.