New mother Kiara Advani is making a dramatic return to the big screen this year in director Geetu Mohandas’ highly ambitious film, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups, which stars Yash in the lead role. While the explosive teaser, unveiled on Yash's birthday, has already set the tone for the film's dark world, new details about Kiara’s role reveal the extreme physical preparation she undertook for a sequence described as a "visual that has not been seen before in Indian cinema."

The Acrobat: Kiara’s Character Nadia

Kiara Advani's first look was released recently, intriguing fans by placing her character, Nadia, within a unique, circus-like setting. Sources close to the production have now confirmed the reason behind this visual choice: Kiara plays an acrobat in the film.

Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups is a bilingual feature, shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, and boasts an ensemble cast including Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth, alongside the two leads. The sheer scale and creative ambition of the project are highlighted by the efforts taken for Kiara's role.

Sources reveal that the actress underwent extensive training with an international team to achieve the level of physical precision required for the character of Nadia.

A Global Cinematic Experience with Cirque du Soleil Influence

The most compelling detail is that Kiara will be performing a Cirque du Soleil-inspired act in the film. To ensure this sequence was executed flawlessly and lived up to the high standards set by the filmmakers, international artists were flown in.

These global experts worked intimately with Kiara, not just providing the specialized training necessary for an acrobat's role, but also designing and rehearsing the entire act. The clear objective, according to production sources, was to create a "visual that has not been seen before in Indian cinema, to make it at par with global scale and give a cinematic experience."

Kiara’s dedication is evident, as she previously described her role in Toxic as her ‘toughest one yet’. Her character, Nadia, is said to be "fearless, raw and intoxicating, blending grace, strength and intensity," guaranteeing a powerful and unforgettable screen presence in the film.

Director Mohandas Praises Transformative Performance

Director Geetu Mohandas herself publicly applauded Kiara's commitment to the role. In a supportive note shared on social media, the filmmaker expressed her deep admiration:

“What Kiara created on screen in this film is nothing short of transformative. As a director, I am deeply proud of her and for the performance she has delivered, and for the faith and heart she brought into our shared journey.”

This high praise from an acclaimed director suggests that Kiara Advani’s performance in Toxic, particularly her physically demanding, Cirque du Soleil-inspired act, will be a major highlight of the film, redefining audience expectations for female roles in Indian action dramas. Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026.
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