The makers of the film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ have released the first song from the film. Titled ‘Tabaahi’, the song gives the audience a glimpse of the much-awaited action drama. Featuring Yash and Kiara Advani together for the first time, the music video blends romance, stylish visuals, and emotional intensity. Composed and sung by Vishal Mishra, with lyrics by Raj Shekhar in Hindi, the song has also been released in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The visually rich track has instantly become one of the most talked-about music videos of the year.

Yash and Kiara Advani’s chemistry takes centre stage in ‘Tabaahi’

The music video unfolds like a beautifully dark romantic canvas, establishing an intense and passionate love story between the lead characters, Yash and Kiara Advani. To build hype, the makers orchestrated a playful social media exchange a day prior, where the official ‘Toxic’ handle asked Kiara, “What do you call a forbidden love that only exists in stolen time?” She simply replied, “Tabaahi.”The four-minute-and-twenty-six-second video sets a mature, philosophical tone right from the start, opening with a famous quote by the 13th-century Persian poet Rumi: “Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there.”What follows is an incredibly immersive visual landscape shaped by director Geethu Mohandas. Abandoning generic romantic backdrops, the video utilizes a distinct retro aesthetic capturing Yash and Kiara sharing intimate, rain-soaked embraces inside vintage car backseats, driving convertibles down coastal roads, navigating narrow cobblestone alleyways, and sharing stolen glances inside a Ferris wheel cabin high above a moody carnival.Yash looks notably rugged with long flowing hair, a dense beard, and dark leather jackets, contrasting elegantly with Kiara’s classic European-inspired wardrobe.

Fans call it a visual spectacle and praise the lead pair

Fans have been sharing overwhelmingly positive reactions to ‘Tabaahi,’ with many praising the music, visuals, and the chemistry between Yash and Kiara Advani. One fan wrote, “#Tabaahi is the real deal. What a composition! And the chemistry between #Yash and #KiaraAdvani is simply electric. This isn’t just a romantic track—it’s about two souls so consumed by each other that love itself becomes destruction.” Another commented, “Kiara Advani is the boldest actress right now in India without any doubt. #Tabaahi.”A different fan shared, “They’re making us look exactly where they want us to… IYKYK. It almost feels like the intimate visuals are the distraction, while the deeper layer quietly reveals itself in subtle glimpses. After #Tabaahi, I’m convinced we’re only seeing 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 now. Dig it, definitely big.” Another fan added, “Peak level of Kiara Advani. Most awaited for this. Her presence will surely be a blast in theatres. #Tabaahi.”

‘Toxic’ gears up for a grand 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 multiple Indian languages. The pan-Indian action entertainer is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026.