Kiara Advani believes her upcoming film ‘Toxic’ could mark a turning point in her career. Speaking at the trailer launch in Bengaluru, the actress opened up about playing Nadia. She credited director Geetu Mohandas and co-star Yash for trusting her with a role that pushed her further than she had imagined for herself.
Kiara Advani says Yash and Geetu Mohandas ‘manifested’ her as Nadia
According to the India Today report, when asked what drew her to the character, Kiara Advani said it all came down to the faith her director and co-star placed in her. She said, “I truly believe that Geetu and Yash manifested for me to be Nadia in this film.” She further shared, “They saw it in me and believed I was capable of this much before I knew that fearless leap that I was ready to take as an actor.”The actress added that watching parts of the finished film has made her especially thankful for that trust, calling the role a milestone in her career. She said, “For giving me a part that I know will be very, very special for me as an actor in my journey. I think there will be a Kiara before Toxic and a Kiara after ‘Toxic’.”Kiara Advani chose not to reveal much about what sets Nadia apart from her earlier roles. She expressed, “I cannot wait for the world to experience Nadia. I don’t think I can describe her in one word. So I’m just going to let you go and experience it.”
Kiara Advani says Yash and Geetu Mohandas have spoilt her and every actor on set
Kiara Advani also spoke about how making ‘Toxic’ has raised her expectations from future projects. Addressing Yash and Geetu directly, she joked that the duo had set a standard that would be hard to match. The actress said, “You have spoiled me and every actor in this room. On this film, I’m sure you all will agree with me.”She went on to say the experience would leave the cast wanting more from every project going forward. Kiara added, “What we’ve tasted is now going to make us want so much more, and we’re just going to be so much greedier with every film we step into.”Her remarks came as the cast gathered to share their individual experiences on the project. Kiara also took the opportunity to praise her co-stars, saying it had been rewarding both to work with them and to watch their performances on screen.
Kiara Advani credits ‘Toxic’s technical crew
Kiara Advani also had words of praise for the technicians who worked behind the scenes, saying the production aimed far beyond just meeting expectations. She said, “Excellence was just the beginning. Like, just the beginning for the baseline.”She ended her address by expressing excitement for audiences to finally see the film. The actress added, “I can’t wait for you all to witness the magic that everyone has put into this film.”Directed by Geetu Mohandas, ‘Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups’ stars Yash alongside Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. The movie was shot simultaneously in Kannada and English. It is set to hit theatres on August 26, 2026.