The makers of the film ‘Toxic. A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups released the first song from the film. Titled ‘Tabaahi’, the song gives viewers a glimpse of the highly anticipated action drama. Featuring Yash and Kiara Advani together for the first time, the music video is a mix of romance, stylish visuals, and emotional intensity. Composed and sung by: Vishal Mishrawith lyrics by Raj Shekhar in Hindi, the song was also released in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The visually rich track quickly became one of the most talked about music videos of the year.
Yash and Kiara Advani’s chemistry takes center stage in ‘Tabaahi’
The music video unfolds like a beautiful dark romantic canvas, building an intense and passionate love story between the lead characters, Yash and Kiara Advani. To create hype, the makers orchestrated a playful exchange on social media a day before, where the official ‘Toxic’ handle asked Kiara, “What do you call a forbidden love that exists only in stolen time?” He simply replied, “Tabaahi.”The four minute and twenty six second video sets a mature, philosophical tone from the start, opening with a famous quote by the 13th century Persian poet Rumi. “Besides the ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll see you there.”What follows is a unique immersive scene created by director Geethu Mohandas. Abandoning generic romantic backdrops, the video uses a distinctly retro aesthetic that captures Yash and Kiara sharing intimate, rain-soaked hugs inside the backseats of vintage cars, driving convertibles on coastal roads, navigating narrow cobblestone alleys, and sharing glimpses inside a Ferris wheel cabin high up in a gloomy carnival.Yash looked stunning with long flowing hair, a bushy beard, and black leather jackets, which elegantly contrasted with Kiara’s classic European-inspired wardrobe.
Fans called it a visual spectacle and praised the lead pair
Fans have shared overwhelmingly positive reactions to ‘Tabaahi,’ with many praising the music, visuals, and the chemistry between Yash and Kiara Advani. A fan wrote, “#Tabaahi is the real deal. What a composition! And the chemistry between #Yash and #KiaraAdvani is just electric. It’s not just a romantic track—it’s about two souls so consumed by each other that love itself turns into destruction. #Tabaahi.”A different fan shared, “They make us look exactly where they want us… IYKYK. It almost feels like the intimate visuals are distracting, while the deeper layer quietly reveals itself in subtle glances. After #Tabaahi, I’m convinced we’ve only seen one layer of Toxic.”Another reaction read, “Peak chemistry from #Yash and #KiaraAdvani. Every frame is rich and grand. The video song #Tabaahi is out. Dig it, sure big.” Another fan added, “Peak level of Kiara Advani. Most awaited for this. Her presence will surely be a blast in theaters. #Tabaahi.”
‘Toxic’ is gearing up for a massive worldwide release
Directed by Geethu Mohandas, ‘Toxic. A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups features a star-studded cast including Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, and Huma Qureshi. Geethu Mohandas and Yash wrote the film, which was shot in Kannada and English before being dubbed into several Indian languages. The pan-Indian action entertainer is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026.