Kiara Advani's Unique Approach in 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups'

Kiara Advani is making waves with her role in the upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups'. In a recent interview, she shared the unique challenges she faced, including strict on-set rules and the language barrier as she worked in Kannada for the first time. Despite these hurdles, Kiara found the experience rewarding and noted similarities in work culture across Indian cinema. The film, featuring Yash, is set for a multi-language release, including English and Hindi. Read on to learn more about her transformative journey in this exciting project.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 30, 2026, 10:32 IST

Kiara Advani's Role in 'Toxic'

Kiara Advani is receiving significant acclaim for her appearance in the upcoming film, *Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups*. The excitement surrounding the film has surged since her look was revealed, creating a buzz among her fans. In a recent discussion, Kiara shared insights about her character in the movie.

In an interview with *Bombay Times*, Kiara disclosed that the production team had set strict guidelines for her during filming. She was instructed not to engage in conversation with anyone on set. Director Geetu Mohandas specifically advised her against even casual greetings like "hi" or "hello" with the crew.

Kiara mentioned that she usually greets everyone on set, as it is her routine to arrive early and acknowledge the crew. However, on the set of *Toxic*, she was explicitly told to refrain from any interactions.

She elaborated that Geetu Mohandas had requested her to avoid any form of communication during shooting days. This approach was unfamiliar to her, but it ultimately allowed her to explore her character more deeply.

Kiara also revealed that this project posed one of the toughest challenges in her career, primarily due to the language barrier. It marked her debut in the Kannada film industry, where she performed her dialogues in Kannada.

She explained that many scenes were filmed in both Kannada and English, with the English version shot first, followed by a reshoot in Kannada. Since she was not fluent in Kannada, Kiara dedicated her evenings to memorizing her lines for the next day's filming.

Despite the linguistic hurdles, Kiara expressed that her experience in the Kannada film industry was highly rewarding. She found the work culture and environment to be quite similar to those in the Hindi and Telugu film industries. While there are cultural differences across various Indian cinema languages, she noted that the collaborative spirit among artists and technical teams remains consistent.

*Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups* is being produced in both Kannada and English, with plans for a multi-language release. The film features Yash and is set to be launched in various languages, including English and Hindi.

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