It took Kannada superstar Yash well over two years after his last release to officially announce his next film, his much-awaited 19thproject. After months of speculation about the filmmaker he would choose to collaborate with, it was confirmed that he is, indeed, joining hands with Moothon maker Geethu Mohandas for a period film based on the drug mafia, called Toxic. The announcement came in December 2023, but since then, there’s been no word from the team, although several publications speculated further about the cast and that they’d already begun shooting.

In fact, only weeks ago, there were supposedly exclusive reports that Yash and Nayanthara were already shooting for the film in Bengaluru and that they were to head to London for a lengthy schedule shortly. None of this had been confirmed by the banner or the actor. And, as it now turns out, all of these reports have been false.

Earlier today, images of Yash and family, along with KVN Productions’ Venkat Narayan seeking blessings in Dharmasthala went viral and fresh speculation began that he was all set to start work soon. Popular Bollywood trade expert Taran Adarsh took to social media a little while ago and confirmed the same. August 8 is when Yash will start shooting for Yash, exactly 8 months after the official announcement of the film.

Meanwhile, the release date that had been announced for Toxic, April 10, 2025 is unlikely to be met. The team has not confirmed this speculation, but given that shooting is yet to start, this seems highly likely. Also, Telugu cinema’s Rebel Star Prabhas has confirmed his film The Raja Saab for April 10, 2025, which, sources indicate is because Toxic is being moved ahead. Prabhas and Yash will not clash at the box office, they maintain.

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