Yash Announces Multi-Language Film 'Toxic' and Ramayana Project
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Indian actor Yash has announced two major film projects: 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups', a period action film he wrote and produced, and a new version of the epic 'Ramayana' he is starring in and producing. 'Toxic' features a notable cast and Hollywood stunt choreography, and both projects involve high-profile production partners.
Facts First
- Yash is producing and starring in a new version of the 'Ramayana' epic with Prime Focus Studios
- 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' is written by Yash and Geethu Mohandas and directed by Mohandas
- The film 'Toxic' will be released in English, Kannada, and multiple Indian languages
- Hollywood stunt coordinator J.J. Perry choreographed action for 'Toxic'
- Visual effects for both projects are being handled by DNEG
What Happened
Indian actor and producer Yash has announced two significant film projects. The first is 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups', a film he co-wrote with Geethu Mohandas, who also directs. Yash is producing the film through KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations alongside Venkat K. Narayana. The film is set in a fictionalized version of Goa between 1947 and 1961. It was shot simultaneously in Kannada and English and will be released in those languages as well as multiple Indian language versions. The cast includes Darrell D’Silva, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. Hollywood stunt coordinator J.J. Perry served as the action choreographer, spending 45 days in Mumbai during the monsoon season to mount sequences. Production designer T.P. Abid worked on the film, and visual effects house DNEG is handling the VFX.
Yash's second announced project is a new version of the ancient Indian epic 'Ramayana', which he is starring in and producing with Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios. DNEG is also handling the visual effects for this project.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of Indian cinema, particularly the work of Yash following his previous film 'K.G.F: Chapter 2', you may see a significant expansion in his creative output and ambition. The involvement of a Hollywood stunt coordinator and a major VFX house suggests these projects could have a broader, more international appeal and a higher production scale. The multi-language release strategy for 'Toxic' could make the film accessible to a wider audience across India and potentially globally.
What's Next
The production of 'Toxic' appears to be complete, with VFX work underway, so its release could be announced soon. The 'Ramayana' project is in production and may take longer to reach audiences. Both projects represent a step towards larger-scale, technically ambitious Indian films that may compete on a global stage.