Kannada cinema's beloved 'Rocking Star', Yash, is set to ring in a major milestone on Thursday, January 8, 2026, as he celebrates his 40th birthday. The actor's massive and passionate fanbase has kicked off celebrations in a grand and unique style, taking over the public transport system of Bengaluru to shower their love.
Metro Transformed into a Moving Celebration
Ahead of the big day, the makers of Yash's highly anticipated upcoming film, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups', shared a video showcasing an extraordinary fan-led initiative. For the first time, the Bengaluru Metro has been turned into a moving birthday tribute for the star. Fans were seen meticulously placing specially designed posters inside metro train coaches, transforming the daily commute into a festive experience for fellow admirers.
This creative display follows the installation of several large hoardings across the city a day earlier. The video was shared by the film's team with the caption: “For the first time ever, Bengaluru Metro becomes a birthday tribute! Fans take over the metro ahead of #RockingStarYash Birthday.”
A Personal Touch from Fans
The posters featured inside the metro are a heartfelt mix of professional and personal imagery. They include stylish portraits of Yash, exciting stills from his upcoming gangster action thriller 'Toxic', and even some personal photographs. Some posters also showed the actor with his close circle of friends. A Kannada message on one of the posters added a warm, personal touch, translating to “With best wishes from friends of Yash.”
All About Yash's Upcoming Film 'Toxic'
The birthday buzz is perfectly timed with the promotions for Yash's next cinematic venture. 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' is directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Geetu Mohandas. The film is notable for its strong female ensemble cast, featuring Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth in pivotal roles.
Shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, the film is a pan-India project slated for a multi-language release. Moviegoers can mark their calendars for March 19, 2026, when 'Toxic' is scheduled to hit the big screens. The release sets the stage for a major box office clash, as it will go head-to-head with the second part of Aditya Dhar's directorial, the Ranveer Singh-starrer 'Dhurandhar 2'.
With Yash's birthday on January 8, the film's team is expected to unveil a major update, potentially the first look, character poster, teaser, or trailer of the actor from the film, adding to the festivities.
