Updated On: 08 January, 2026 09:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As Yash unveiled a striking tease from Toxic on his birthday, director Geetu Mohandas showered praise on the actor’s craft, discipline, and dedication. She called his performance a rare blend of talent and superstardom

Geetu Mohandas and Yash
Rocking Star Yash surprised fans and the film fraternity on his birthday by unveiling a striking, no-warning tease from Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. Released alongside the tease, writer-director Geetu Mohandas shared a birthday note for Yash—offering insight into his creative process, discipline, and the collaborative foundation of the film.
In her birthday note, Geetu Mohandas wrote, “A rare fusion of talent and superstardom is a formidable combination. I am immensely proud of Yash, not just for the performance of Raya the world will see, but for the discipline, and heart he brought to our film every single day. This is not just a role he performed; it is a chapter he carved into his own artistic legacy. He questioned, challenged, explored, and surrendered, always in service of the story when truth meets art.”