US EditionRukmini Vasanth Stuns with First Look as Mellisa in Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Directed by Geetu Mohandas
Rukmini Vasanth is revealed as Mellisa in a 1960s party scene for Toxic, showcasing her composed character amid chaos in the 2026 pan-Indian Kannada-English film.
- On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, the makers of Yash's Toxic unveiled Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa in New Delhi, posting a caption introducing MELLISA.
- Part of a character-driven rollout, the campaign has positioned A Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups among 2026's most anticipated releases ahead of its March 19, 2026 opening, director Geetu Mohandas said.
- Captured in a narrow, crowded corridor, the image shows Mellisa confidently navigating a 1960s party atmosphere, and was shared via Kiara Advani's Instagram story.
- Social media users praised the reveal with comments like `Rukku is entry` and `I'm going to watch this movie only because of rukmini mam`, while the production's star-studded cast includes Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani and Huma Qureshi.
- Shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, the production plans dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, with action sequences choreographed by Hollywood's J.J. Perry, marking a milestone for Kannada cinema.
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‘Toxic’: Yash Unveils Rukmini Vasanth’s Stylish FIRST Look As Mellisa From Geetu Mohandas’ Upcoming Gangster Film (View Poster)
'Kantara: Chapter 1' actress Rukmini Vasanth's first look from her upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' was unveiled on Tuesday (January 6), introducing her as Mellisa. Her new poster joins the earlier reveals of Tara Sutaria, Nayanthara and Huma Qureshi. ‘Toxic’: Yash Unveils Rukmini Vasanth’s Stylish FIRST Look As Mellisa From Geetu Mohandas’ Upcoming Gangster Film (View Poster).
Kantara: Chapter 1 actor Rukmini Vasanth is Melissa in Yash’s Toxic A Fairytale for Grownups; makers unveil glamorous first look
Toxic first looks: After unveiling the looks of Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria, Yash has now introduced Rukmini Vasanth, who plays Melissa in Geethu Mohandas' film.
Toxic new poster: Rukmini Vasanth wears high-slit gown, stuns as Mellisa in first-look from Yash's film
The makers of the Yash's highly anticipated film, Toxic, unveiled the first look poster of Rukmini Vasanth's character Mellisa on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Directed by Geethu Mohandas, the Kannada action thriller is all set to hit the big screens on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar Part 2. The caption of the post reads, "Introducing Rukmini Vasanth as MELLISA in - A Toxic Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups #TOXIC #TOXICTheMovi…
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