{
  "id": 3744017,
  "title": "Nayanthara on her short role in Yash’s Toxic, her Rs 12 cr fee: ‘It’s a role I couldn’t ignore’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/nayanthara-on-her-short-role-in-yashs-toxic-her-rs-12-cr-fee-its-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T13:22:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/nayanthara-on-her-short-role-in-yashs-toxic-her-rs-12-cr-fee-10851704/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pan-India actress Nayanthara has taken on a supporting role in Yash's film, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, for which she received a remuneration of around Rs 12 crore. The film, which stars Yash and Kiara Advani, initially generated significant buzz but received a lukewarm response during its opening day.\n\nIn an interview with Variety India, Nayanthara revealed that her decision to join the ensemble cast was not influenced by the film's casting structure. She emphasized that her primary consideration is the character and whether it contributes meaningfully to the story. Nayanthara stated, \"I've never looked at films through the lens of screen space or labels like solo or multi-starrer. A story and character that excite me are enough reasons to join.\"\n\nAbout the film itself, Nayanthara plays the character of Ganga, a role she believes offers more depth than what the trailer may have suggested. She explained that Ganga possesses her own voice, choices, and emotional journey, influencing the story rather than merely supporting another character.\n\nNayanthara's reported remuneration for films has garnered attention, with sources citing her as one of the highest-paid female stars in South cinema, commanding a fee of approximately Rs 10-12 crore per film. She expressed satisfaction with the pre-release buzz around Toxic, which included the trailer, visuals, and the film's world. However, she noted that the true excitement and nervousness arose when the film reached the audience.\n\nToxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, has proven to be a box-office success, earning a staggering Rs 101.10 crore net on its first day in India. The film showcased a total of 24,579 shows on its first day of release, with cumulative India gross collections reaching Rs 120.75 crore. Worldwide, the movie has grossed over Rs 140.75 crore. However, the opening day numbers should be considered alongside the mixed critical reception the film has received, with some reviews praising the unique fairy-tale concept while others found the execution lacking.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nayanthara takes supporting role in Yash's Toxic for Rs 12 crore fee.",
    "Emphasizes character depth over screen space in decision to join cast.",
    "Film Toxic grosses Rs 101.10 crore on first day in India."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}