New Delhi, May 17 -- Indian actor Yash has opened up about the creative ambitions behind his upcoming film Toxic, describing the project as an attempt to move beyond formula-driven commercial cinema and place Indian storytelling on a broader international platform.

Speaking in an interview with Variety, the actor said he deliberately resisted projects that appeared to capitalise on the massive success of his earlier work, particularly following the global popularity of the KGF franchise. Instead, he said he was drawn towards stories that challenged him creatively and emotionally.

"I heard a lot of things which kind of felt like it's falling into formula or maybe somewhere it also looked like you're just trying to encash on the success,"...