The teaser of 'Toxic' hid the antagonist, spotlighting Yash, but reports confirm Tovino Thomas is playing the villain. The Malayalam actor, known for hits like '2018' and 'Lucifer', brings pan-India appeal. Toxic marks his Kannada debut, raising excitement over his darker, layered role in the big-budget gangster drama and further expanding his growing national fan base among audiences in 2026.