Yash leads Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups as Raya, surrounded by a major ensemble that includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. The film released in cinemas on August 26, 2026, and its latest credits now disclose more supporting names and roles than the early campaign did.
If you are tracking the date and official trailer first, read our Toxic theatrical release guide. For the finished-film verdict, read our Toxic review, rated 2/5. This page focuses on the actors and characters.
Quick answer
The principal Toxic cast includes Yash as Raya, Nayanthara as Ganga, Kiara Advani as Nadia, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa and Tara Sutaria as Rebecca. Akshay Oberoi plays Tony, Sudev Nair plays Karmadi, Darrell D’Silva plays Salvador and Balaji Manohar plays Bheera.
Toxic movie cast and characters
| Actor | Character or role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Yash | Raya and Ticket | Lead |
| Nayanthara | Ganga | Principal cast |
| Kiara Advani | Nadia | Principal cast |
| Huma Qureshi | Elizabeth | Principal cast |
| Rukmini Vasanth | Mellisa | Principal cast |
| Tara Sutaria | Rebecca | Principal cast |
| Akshay Oberoi | Tony | Supporting cast |
| Sudev Nair | Karmadi | Supporting cast |
| Darrell D’Silva | Salvador | Supporting cast |
| Balaji Manohar | Bheera | Supporting cast |
| Natalie Burn | Role not reliably identified | Confirmed cast |
| Benedict Garrett | Role not reliably identified | Confirmed cast |
| Kyle Paul | Role not reliably identified | Confirmed cast |
| Tetiana Dar | Role not reliably identified | Confirmed cast |
| Amit Tiwari | Role not reliably identified | Confirmed cast |
The table separates confirmed actor-character mappings from cast members whose character names remain undisclosed. It does not assign roles from billing order or promotional imagery.
Yash as Raya
Yash plays both Raya and Ticket. Raya rises through the Goa underworld during the final years of Portuguese rule, while Ticket brings the consequences of that violent life back into focus.
The trailer does not frame him as a clean hero. Raya’s ambition, violence and family ties all appear to pull against one another, making the role more morally unstable than a standard comeback vehicle.
Nayanthara as Ganga
Nayanthara plays Ganga, Raya’s elder sister and partner in the criminal world. Her authority gives the family conflict weight even when the screenplay leaves her underused.
Kiara Advani as Nadia
Kiara Advani plays Nadia, a circus performer whose relationship with Raya becomes one of the film’s central emotional threads.
Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth
Huma Qureshi appears as Elizabeth. The character belongs to the film’s central ensemble, and Huma’s commanding screen presence suits a world built around shifting power and loyalty.
Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa
Rukmini Vasanth plays Mellisa. The spelling appears as Mellisa in the current credits. Her exact place in Raya’s story has not been fully disclosed.
Tara Sutaria as Rebecca
Tara Sutaria plays Rebecca, Raya’s betrothed. Her presence connects the gangster story to the more intimate life Raya imagines for himself.
Akshay Oberoi, Sudev Nair and the supporting cast
Akshay Oberoi is now credited as Tony, while Sudev Nair plays Karmadi. Darrell D’Silva appears as Salvador and Balaji Manohar as Bheera. These mappings replace the early placeholders that were used before the character names became public.
Natalie Burn, Benedict Garrett, Kyle Paul, Tetiana Dar and Amit Tiwari are also in the disclosed cast. Their roles are not reliably identified in the current credits, so the guide leaves them unassigned rather than guessing.
Who directs Toxic?
Geetu Mohandas directs Toxic. The film is backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, with Rajeev Ravi as director of photography and Ujwal Kulkarni as editor.
The credited writing team includes Geetu Mohandas and Yash, with Raaghav Vinay Shivagange credited for Kannada dialogues. The music team includes Ravi Basrur alongside additional composers credited on the film.
FAQ
Who is in the Toxic movie cast?
The cast includes Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria, Akshay Oberoi, Sudev Nair, Darrell D’Silva, Balaji Manohar and other supporting performers.
Who plays Raya in Toxic?
Yash plays Raya, the lead character in Toxic. Current credits also connect the character with the name Ticket.
Who plays Ganga in Toxic?
Nayanthara plays Ganga in Toxic.
Who plays Nadia in Toxic?
Kiara Advani plays Nadia in Toxic.
When did Toxic release in theatres?
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups released in cinemas on August 26, 2026.
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