Toxic
A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups — Yash's dual-role gangster epic, and what Barcelona's Indian diaspora actually knows so far.
Correction: Toxic is not a September release. It opens worldwide on 26 August 2026 — this post explains why, and what's actually confirmed for Spain.
Movie Overview
Toxic is a period action gangster film shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, then dubbed into Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. It's directed by Geetu Mohandas, co-written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas, and produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. With a reported budget of ₹700–800 crore, it's being positioned as the most expensive Indian film ever made.
| Language | Kannada & English (simultaneous); dubbed in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam |
|---|---|
| Genre | Period action gangster film |
| Director | Geetu Mohandas |
| Writers | Yash, Geetu Mohandas |
| Producers | Venkat K. Narayana, Yash (KVN Productions, Monster Mind Creations) |
| Cinematography | Rajeev Ravi |
| Music | Ravi Basrur (score); songs by Ravi Basrur, Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, Arslan Nizami |
| Int'l distribution | Lionsgate (English-language version) |
| Runtime | Approximately 3 hours 15 minutes |
| Certification | 'A' (Adults Only) — CBFC, India |
Release Date
Toxic opens in cinemas worldwide on August 26, 2026. This is the final confirmed date after several postponements — it was originally planned for 2025, then pushed to March 19, 2026, then June 4, 2026, before landing on its current date. At the time of writing, no Spain-specific release date has been officially announced by the makers or by Lionsgate.
Barcelona & Catalunya Screenings
No Barcelona or Catalunya listing yet
Checked: Kinepolis, Cines Filmax Gran Via, Yelmo Cines, Cinesa, Ocine — none have a confirmed Toxic screening as of today.
Lionsgate is handling the English-language version internationally, which is sometimes a signal for a wider European run — but that's not confirmation of a Spain date. We're tracking this and will update showtimes, formats (2D/IMAX/4DX), and subtitle availability the moment a distributor confirms.
A Note on Content
🔒 'A' Certificate — Adults OnlyToxic carries an 'A' (Adults Only) certificate from the CBFC in India, granted with no cuts but two dialogue tweaks and a mandatory disclaimer. This is a notably more intense, violent gangster film than a typical family-friendly release — worth knowing if you're planning a group outing that includes younger viewers.
Cast
Lead cast:
- Yash — dual role as Rayaa & Ticket
Supporting cast:
- Kiara Advani — Nadia
- Nayanthara — Ganga
- Huma Qureshi — Elizabeth
- Tara Sutaria — Rebecca
- Rukmini Vasanth — Mellisa
- Akshay Oberoi — Tony
- Darrell D'Silva — Salvador
- Sudev Nair — Karmadi
Story
Set in post-independence Goa, Toxic follows the rise of a gangster's empire of fear and crime, with Yash's dual role driving a father-son style conflict at the story's core. Official plot details remain limited ahead of release; we'll avoid speculation and update this section once more is confirmed.
Trailer
Why Watch This Movie
Toxic is one of the most ambitious Indian productions ever attempted — an internationally-minded, English-and-Kannada gangster epic with a global cast list and a budget to match. For Barcelona's Kannada and pan-Indian film fans, it's a rare chance to see a homegrown production built explicitly for a worldwide theatrical run, if and when it reaches Spain.
Ticket booking is not live yet for Barcelona or Catalunya
Check BookMyShow (India listings)FAQs
No — Toxic releases worldwide theatrically on August 26, 2026, not September. No Spain-specific date has been confirmed at all yet; if and when one is, we'll update this post.
Not yet. The film's worldwide theatrical release is confirmed for August 26, 2026. A Spain or Barcelona release has not been officially announced.
No — it carries an 'A' (Adults Only) certificate in India for violent content. It's not recommended for younger viewers.
Subtitle availability for any future Spain screening has not been confirmed. The film does have an official English-language version, produced simultaneously alongside the Kannada version.
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