Updated On: 06 January, 2026 11:07 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Rukmini Vasanth joins Yash’s Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups as Mellisa, a poised and commanding presence set in a dark, ambitious cinematic universe. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film continues to build anticipation as one of the biggest Indian releases of 2026

Rukmini Vasanth
Yash`s Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups continues to establish itself as an evolving extravaganza that grows darker, deeper, and more daring. The saga of its intrigue takes an exciting turn as the big ticket action drama unveils Rukmini Vasanth as the graceful, commanding and unflinching Mellisa.
This film marks her striking collaboration with Yash under the distinctive cinematic gaze of Geetu Mohandas. Known for her intelligence-driven performances and emotional depth, Rukmini’s introduction signals a performance that finds space within Geetu’s layered, atmospheric storytelling, and Yash’s ambition to make an Indian film that matches global standards in scale and offers a universal resonance in its storytelling.