'Toxic' trailer and theatrical dates locked
The makers of "Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups," starring Yash as Raya, confirmed that the film's trailer will be released on August 8, 2026 in Bengaluru, with a worldwide theatrical release set for August 26, 2026, according to a report published August 2, 2026. The project is directed by Geetu Mohandas and produced by KVN Productions in association with Monster Mind Creations. It was shot simultaneously in Kannada and English and will also be released in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, framing it as a pan-Indian and international release. The August 8 trailer date coincides with the two-year anniversary of when "Toxic" went on floors. A new poster unveiled alongside the announcement shows a silhouette of Raya holding a Tommy gun, continuing the team's strategy of cryptic visuals rather than plot reveals.
Ramlila Mahasangh seeks pre-release screening of 'Ramayana'
The Shri Ramlila Mahasangh has formally requested a preview screening of the upcoming film "Ramayana" before its Diwali 2026 worldwide theatrical release, according to two reports published August 2, 2026. President Arjun Kumar wrote to director Nitesh Tiwari and the film's production company, citing objections raised after the 2023 release of "Adipurush," including the depiction of Lanka in black rather than gold and the portrayal of Ravana and his army in a way that did not align with traditional beliefs. The Mahasangh warned that protests and demonstrations would be staged outside cinemas in Delhi and other states if the request is not met. "Ramayana: Part 1" is scheduled for Diwali 2026 with "Ramayana: Part 2" expected during Diwali 2027. Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana; the trailer was previously released during the Brahma Muhurat.
How the two developments compare
The announcements sit at different stages of the release pipeline. "Toxic" is moving from teaser to trailer ahead of a confirmed late-August theatrical opening, while "Ramayana" is further along in post-production but is now navigating an external content review request before its Diwali 2026 window. Yash anchors both projects, with his casting as Ravana in "Ramayana" connecting the two films across languages and release timing. Neither announcement addresses the other, but the concentration of high-profile Yash-led releases within the same year has heightened industry focus on scheduling, marketing windows and audience expectations.
What to watch next
The next verifiable events are the "Toxic" trailer launch on August 8, 2026 in Bengaluru, followed by its worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026, and the producers' response to the Ramlila Mahasangh's preview-screening request ahead of "Ramayana's" Diwali 2026 opening.
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