Toxic, starring Yash in the lead, will head to theatres on March 19. Co-starring Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi and others, the film's plot involves gangsters and bloody rivalries. Here are the five things we know about the plot.
1. A Multi-Decade Canvas
The expansive period piece spans the 1940s through the 1970s. The narrative tracks the transformation of Goa from a fading colonial outpost into a modern underworld hub.
2. The Deconstruction of Paradise
A new Goa that tourists don't know of will be unveiled. Toxic will expose the "rot festering beneath" the paradise. The coastal backdrop is something the crime syndicates and the underworld love to inhabit.
3. A Brutal Rise to Power
This is a classic but "savage" tale of an anti-hero. The story revolves around a man who doesn't wait for permission to lead. Yash plays someone who seizes his empire through sheer force. Themes like betrayal and "survival of the fittest" are what director Geetu Mohandas will be upholding.
4. The High Cost of Ambition
A recurring theme in the text is that "power demands repayment." The plot isn't just about the glory of building a criminal kingdom; it’s about the inevitable consequences. Yash plays a paranoid anti-hero.
5. A Psychological Descent
Yash's "abyss within him" hints at the film's ultimate conflict dealing with moral decay.
