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Toaster is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language black comedy thriller film directed by Vivek Daschaudary.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Toaster is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language black comedy thriller film directed by Vivek Daschaudary. Produced by Rajkummar Rao, Patralekha and Tarun Bali under KAMPA Films, it stars Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra. The film follows a miser whose obsession with recovering a gifted toaster draws him into murder and chaos.

Premise

Toaster follows a stingy man whose attempt to recover a toaster he gifted to a couple after their wedding is called off leads him into a chaotic criminal situation. The film mixes comedy, mystery and thriller elements.

Cast and characters

Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra lead the cast, with supporting roles reported for Archana Puran Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, Upendra Limaye, Farah Khan, Jitendra Joshi and Seema Pahwa.

Production and release

The film was directed by Vivek Daschaudary and produced by Rajkummar Rao, Patralekha and Tarun Bali under KAMPA Films. Netflix announced it for release on 15 April 2026.

Reception

Early reviews described the film as a quirky dark comedy, with commentary noting its unusual premise and tonal shifts. Available sources include publication-style reviews and streaming-platform listings.

Key facts

  • The film is a Hindi-language black comedy thriller from India.
  • It was directed by Vivek Daschaudary and released on Netflix on 15 April 2026.
  • Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra play the lead roles.
  • The story centres on a miserly man who becomes fixated on retrieving a toaster he had gifted to a newlywed couple.
  • Patralekha’s involvement as producer is described as her debut in film production.

Frequently asked questions

What is Toaster?
Toaster is a 2026 Indian Hindi-language black comedy thriller film directed by Vivek Daschaudary.
Who stars in Toaster?
The lead cast includes Rajkummar Rao and Sanya Malhotra.
What is the story of Toaster?
It follows a miser who becomes obsessed with getting back a toaster he gifted, and is drawn into murder and chaos.
When was Toaster released?
It was released on Netflix on 15 April 2026.
Who produced Toaster?
It was produced by Rajkummar Rao, Patralekha and Tarun Bali.
What language is Toaster in?
Toaster is in Hindi.

References

  1. Netflix — https://about.netflix.com/news/a-toaster-one-miser-and-total-mayhem-netflixs-toaster-starring-rajkummar-rao
    Supports: Premise, release date, director, and Patralekha's producer debut
  2. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/toaster_2026
    Supports: Director, producer, writers, distributor, genre, language, runtime, and synopsis
  3. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/es-en/title/81779444
    Supports: Release year, cast, genre tags, and synopsis
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toaster_(film)
    Supports: Director, production company, cast, plot, and release date
  5. Gadgets 360 — https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/toaster-movie-130923
    Supports: Release date, language, genre, cast, director, writers, cinematography, music, and production