The makers of Yash's highly anticipated film Toxic have unveiled the first look at Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, a character that blends old world glamour with unsettling gothic menace. The newly released image captures Qureshi against a cemetery backdrop, her character positioned next to a classic black car. Her costume features a dramatic black gown with exposed shoulders and striking sleeve design, presenting a character whose refined appearance masks darker undertones.
Huma has built a formidable reputation across film and streaming platforms through acclaimed performances in Anurag Kashyap's crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur, the black comedy Dedh Ishqiya, and revenge thriller Badlapur. Her work in streaming series includes the dystopian Netflix drama Leila and the SonyLIV political thriller Maharani, for which she received a Filmfare OTT Award.
Toxic boasts a star-studded cast, including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. The film is produced by Venkat Narayana under the KVN Productions banner and is being made on a grand pan-Indian scale. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film is set for a March 19, 2026, release, capitalizing on the extended holiday weekend that encompasses Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa celebrations.
The film's technical crew includes Indian National Film Award winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, composer Ravi Basrur, editor Ujwal Kulkarni, and production designer T.P. Abid. Action sequences have been choreographed by Hollywood's J.J. Perry, known for his work on John Wick, alongside Indian National Film Award winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee. With its unique blend of genres and talented cast, Toxic is expected to be a major hit in the Indian film industry.