‘Ticket to Hell’ arrives as Yash reveals clean-shaven second look in Toxic, sparks dual-role buzz

The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have released a new poster showing Yash in a clean-shaven look, which they describe as a “Ticket to Hell”. This poster introduces another character named Ticket, also played by Yash, marking his second look from the film. This has led to speculation that he may be playing a double role in the story.

Earlier, Yash’s bearded look as Raya was revealed and received strong attention from fans, who created fan art, reels, and theories about the character. Now, the clean-shaven look presents a different side of his character. His transformation shown in the teaser has already increased curiosity about the film among audiences worldwide.

The teaser received a strong response and trended on YouTube in nine countries, including India. Fans have been closely analyzing the 1 minute and 56 second teaser, discussing possible timelines, wondering if the story takes place across different eras, and sharing theories about how the two characters might be connected. Even though the teaser is under two minutes long, it has given audiences many details to discuss.

In the Tamil-speaking regions, the teaser gained attention in Sri Lanka, Singapore, and Malaysia. In Hindi-speaking markets, it trended in Oman, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bangladesh, and Bahrain. In India as well, the teaser trended across multiple states, showing the film’s wide reach.

Yash’s clean-shaven Ticket avatar surprised audiences, as his beard has long been part of his popular on-screen image. The new appearance has increased interest in the two characters. The teaser received 197 million views within 24 hours, with fans sharing detailed breakdowns and discussing hidden elements, especially the final 20 seconds.

The film is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas, and directed by Geetu Mohandas. It has been shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and other languages ​​to reach a global audience.

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. The film is scheduled to release in theaters on March 19, 2026.