Launch › Release window · 24 Aug 2026 · T−2
Chennai pre-release event at Nehru Indoor Stadium
Yash thanked Tamil audiences for adopting him. Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi spoke; Nayanthara was absent. KVN streamed the event.
Details
- Date
- 24 Aug 2026 · T−2
- Phase
- Launch › Release window
- Category
- Fan event
- Markets
- India
- Led by
- Studio-led
- Partners
- Yash, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi
- Channels
- Live event, YouTube
- Mechanics
- Talent as distribution
Sources 2
- Toxic Pre-Release Event in Chennai | Rocking Star Yash | Geetu Mohandas | KVN | Monster Mind CreationsKVN Productions (YouTube) · 24 Aug 2026 · youtube.com · PrimaryVerifies: Livestream of the Chennai pre-release event
- 'Tamil makkal who adopted me...': Actor Yash gets emotional at 'Toxic' pre-release event in ChennaiDT Next · 25 Aug 2026 · dtnext.in · SecondaryVerifies: Chennai pre-release event at Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium
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