Kiara Advani shares BTS glimpse from Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups’, talks about stepping outside her comfort zone: ‘Every crazy challenge teaches you something you didn’t know you were capable of’ Kiara Advani has opened up about her experience of working on ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, saying the Yash-starrer encouraged her to explore unfamiliar territory and take on challenges that helped her discover new abilities. The actress recently shared a behind-the-scenes picture from the film’s making, giving fans a glimpse of one of the unusual experiences she encountered while working on the project.
Kiara Advani reflects on stepping into the unknown
In the picture, Kiara can be seen inside a large transparent, bowl-shaped tank filled with water. Sharing the image on social media, she spoke about how filmmaking often requires actors to enter situations they have never experienced before.“Films have a beautiful way of making us step into worlds we’ve never known, sometimes quite literally. Every new character, every new set, every crazy challenge teaches you something you didn’t know you were capable of.”She added that the experience helped her become more comfortable with uncertainty and approach difficult situations with curiosity.“This one taught me to be comfortable with the unfamiliar, to stay curious, to keep learning and to find joy in the adventure of it all. Because growth, for me, has always been about saying yes to the things that scare you a little… and loving the journey that follows.”Kiara concluded her note by celebrating the process of learning and experimenting. “Here’s to new skills, new adventures, and the kind of passion that keeps you willing to dive in again and again!”
What ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is about
‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is a gangster drama featuring Yash in a dual role. Kiara shares the screen with Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.The story revolves around Raya, a powerful gangster and notorious playboy whose rise in the criminal underworld eventually leads to his downfall. Years later, he is confronted by his biological son Rumi, also known as Ticket, who seeks revenge after Raya abandoned him and his mother.The film has reportedly been mounted on a massive scale, with its estimated budget said to be between Rs 500 crore and Rs 1,000 crore.
Kiara Advani’s last big-screen appearance
Before ‘Toxic’, Kiara’s most recent theatrical release was Ayan Mukerji’s ‘War 2’ in 2025. The film is part of the YRF Spy Universe and serves as a continuation of the 2019 action film ‘War’.‘War 2’ stars Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr. in the lead roles, with Ashutosh Rana and Anil Kapoor also featuring in pivotal parts. The story follows former RAW agent Kabir Dhaliwal, who turns into a threat to national security after going rogue, while special forces officer Vikram Chelapathi is tasked with stopping him.