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Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

2026Movie3 h 12 minNR

Crime
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb4.0Letterboxd1.7/5

A brutally violent, nerve-racking action movie about crime and history, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

A Fairy Tale For Grown-ups.

A powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches as a gritty, violent underworld power struggle emerges during the crumbling of Portuguese colonial rule.

Feels like

  • Gritty Crime Thriller
  • Colonial Era Drama
  • Visceral Violence
  • Political Intrigue
  • Sun-Drenched Noir
  • Cartel Power Struggle
  • Historical Realism
  • Tense Atmosphere
  • Moral Decay

Cast

10 of 10

Crew

Directed by
Geetu Mohandas
Written by
Yash, Geetu Mohandas
Produced by
Venkat K Narayana
Music by
Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Ravi Basrur

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 26, 2026 · 3 h 12 min · NR

Released
August 26, 2026
Runtime
3 h 12 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Drug Use, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action, Crime, Drama
Original language
Kannada
Also spoken
English
Made in
India
Budget
$60 million
Box office
$3 million

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups worth watching?"

Questions about Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 4 and Letterboxd 1.7 out of 5).

Will I feel good after watching Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for tension, but 5 for scares.

Was Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups a box office flop?

Budget$60 million
Box office$3 million

Yes: it cost about $60 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 6% of its budget.

Is Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups in English?

KannadaEnglish

No, it was made in Kannada, with some English.