Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is set to get another theatrical release in India, this time in English. While the Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions arrived in Indian cinemas on August 26, the English version will finally hit selected Indian screens on September 4, 2026. Interestingly, audiences choosing the English version will not be watching exactly the same cut. The English edition has a considerably shorter runtime than the Indian-language versions, giving the film a tighter theatrical presentation.
Toxic English Version Has A Shorter Runtime
The biggest talking point surrounding the new release is its runtime. The English version runs for 176 minutes and 52 seconds, which translates to 2 hours, 56 minutes and 52 seconds. In comparison, the other versions of Toxic have a runtime of 194 minutes and 12 seconds, or 3 hours, 14 minutes and 12 seconds.
This means the English cut is around 17 minutes and 20 seconds shorter than the Indian-language versions. Despite the difference being widely described as around 18 minutes, the exact runtimes indicate a gap of slightly over 17 minutes. The shorter version is expected to offer a more streamlined viewing experience, although the makers have not publicly detailed exactly which portions have been removed or shortened.
English Cut Gets A Certificate From CBFC
The English version has also completed its certification process in India. According to the report, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) certified the English cut with an A certificate on September 1. Interestingly, Indian audiences are getting the English version later than international viewers.
The English cut had already been released overseas on August 26, the same day the other versions opened in international markets and Indian-language editions arrived in India. The delayed Indian release now gives viewers who prefer watching Yash's films in English an opportunity to experience Toxic in its original English-shot form on the big screen.
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Yash Leads An Ensemble Cast
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic features Yash in a double role and brings together a large ensemble cast. The film stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Akshay Oberoi, among others. Yash and Geetu Mohandas have also jointly written the film.
Toxic was simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, making the English version distinct from a conventional dubbed edition. The film's Indian-language releases include Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions. The story is set against a gangster backdrop, with Yash's character Raya at the centre of the film's larger world of crime, ambition and complicated relationships.
Why The English Version Matters
The English release gives Toxic another opportunity to reach audiences beyond the conventional Indian-language market. Internationally, Lionsgate acquired the distribution rights for the English version, with the aim of reaching mainstream audiences and wider Western theatrical chains. Meanwhile, Phars Film handled the international theatrical rights for the five Indian-language versions.
For Indian viewers, however, the most notable difference remains the runtime. Those heading to theatres for the English version on September 4 will be watching a cut that is substantially shorter than the versions already released. The makers have not revealed a detailed breakdown of the footage removed from the English edition, leaving viewers to discover how the tighter cut changes the overall pacing and presentation.
Final Take
Toxic's English version arrives in Indian theatres on September 4, giving Yash fans another way to experience the Geetu Mohandas directorial on the big screen. With its 2-hour-56-minute-52-second runtime, the English cut is more than 17 minutes shorter than the Indian-language versions. The shorter runtime and A certificate make this release notably different from the versions audiences saw on August 26. With Yash leading an ensemble cast and the film already generating substantial theatrical attention, the English release could attract viewers looking for a more streamlined version of Toxic.
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