Actor Akshay Oberoi
Credit: Instagram/akshay0beroi
New Delhi: Actor Akshay Oberoi has joined the cast of the upcoming Kannada movie Toxic, headlined by KGF” franchise star Yash.
The Fighter star shared the news on Wednesday on his Instagram Stories, where he posted a photo of the welcome hamper that he received from the film's team.
"Dear Akshay, Welcome to the team. We're thrilled to have your talent and energy on board for this project. Looking forward to creating something amazing together. Team Toxic," read the message on the hamper.
The upcoming Kannada movie, which began filming in Bengaluru last week, is being directed by Geetu Mohandas, known for Moothon and Liar’s Dice.
Billed as “a fairy tale for grown-ups”, Toxic is jointly produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. The film is eyeing a 2025 release.
Oberoi is best known for appearing in films such as Pizza, Fitoor, Gurgaon, Kaalakaandi, Love Hostel, Thar, Gaslight and most recently Fighter, starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone.
The actor has also starred in series such as Selection Day, Illegal and Inside Edge.