Toxic Poster: The makers of Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups have dropped a new character poster featuring Huma Qureshi. She has been introduced as Elizabeth. The reveal has quickly caught attention online. Many fans are talking about the poster’s dark and gothic feel.
Earlier, the team had unveiled Kiara Advani as Nadia. With Huma’s look now out, curiosity around the film has grown stronger. Social media reactions poured in within minutes of the reveal.
Yash shared Huma Qureshi’s first look on his X (formerly Twitter) handle. In the poster, Huma stands next to a vintage black car. The location looks like a cemetery. She wears an all-black outfit with off-shoulder sleeves. The styling feels bold and intense.
The background adds to the mood as a stormy sky hangs above while a winged woman’s statue stands behind her, looking sad and haunting. Tall structures frame the scene. Everything about the image feels cold, eerie and unsettling.
Huma’s expression is calm. Yet, it hides something dark. There is a quiet menace in her eyes. This has led many fans to believe that Elizabeth may not be a simple character. The look hints at a grey or negative role in the film.
Huma Qureshi Draws Comparisons From Morticia Addams In Toxic Poster
Soon after the poster went viral, Redditors began sharing their thoughts. Many compared Huma’s look to Morticia Addams from The Addams Family.
A user wrote, “Dont know why but poster gives Indian Gothic movie vibes.”
Another commented, “Such aesthetics always gives me flop vibes. Even though insorta like this classy vintage feel looks.”
A third user said, “Morticia Addams?”
One more said, “Why this looks so similar to Netflix’s Wednesday?”
A user quipped, “Ye to Morticia Addams h.”
For the unversed, Morticia Addams is a well-known gothic icon in pop culture. The character was created by cartoonist Charles Addams in 1933. She is known for her elegance, calm authority and love for dark themes. With her long black hair and flowing black dresses, Morticia became a symbol of gothic beauty. Over the years, actors like Carolyn Jones, Anjelica Huston and Catherine Zeta-Jones have played the role, most recently in Netflix’s Wednesday.
What We Know About This Yash Starrer So Far
Before Huma’s reveal, the makers had introduced Kiara Advani as Nadia. Her poster showed her in a black gown against a circus backdrop. This hinted that Toxic will feature strong female characters with striking visuals and layered personalities.
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is a period gangster drama. The film is directed by Geetu Mohandas. It stars Yash in the lead role. The cast also includes Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi and Nayanthara. Reports suggest that Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria will also appear in key roles.
The film is being shot in both Kannada and English. It will be released in multiple languages on March 19, 2026. Speaking about Huma’s casting, Geetu Mohandas called it “perhaps the trickiest.” She told Variety, “The character demanded a performer with high octane calibre and an undeniable presence. From the moment Huma entered my frame, I witnessed that she possessed something rare.”
Produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is one of the most talked-about films of the year.
