Yash’s ‘Toxic- Fairy A Tale For Grown ups’ has remained a major topic of discussion since its release on Onam (August 26), with audiences talking about its characters, action sequences, and the actor’s transformation for the film. Adding another interesting layer to the film is stunt performer and body double Lokesh Sharma, also known as Shanky Sharma, who has worked as a body double for both Yash and Vijay. Sharma was associated with Yash’s Toxic as a body double for Ticket in key action sequences and had earlier worked as a double for a younger version of Vijay in GOAT, creating an unexpected connection between the two South Indian films.
Vijay’s GOAT body double appears in Yash’s Toxic
The ‘GOAT’ connection comes through Lokesh Sharma, who reportedly worked as a body double for the younger version of Vijay in the film. Lokesh Sharma had earlier shared visuals and details from his work on the metro fight sequences in ‘GOAT.’ He has now revealed his involvement in Toxic, where he performed as a body double for the character Ticket in important action scenes. His latest post and behind-the-scenes glimpses have caught the attention of fans, particularly those who noticed his association with both Vijay’s ‘GOAT’ and Yash’s ‘Toxic.‘
Lokesh Sharma shares his ‘Toxic’ experience and thanks Yash
In ‘Toxic,’ Ticket is part of the action-heavy portions involving Yash’s character Raya. The film features several intense fight sequences, with Yash undergoing a impressive transformation for his role, including changes to his look, hairstyle and body language. During some of these sequences, Lokesh Sharma reportedly stepped in as Yash’s body double. Following his experience on the film, Sharma expressed his gratitude towards Yash, director Geetu Mohandas and the Toxic team for giving him the opportunity to be part of the project.
From Vijay’s GOAT to Yash’s ‘Toxic’
Interestingly, ‘GOAT’ and ‘Toxic’ are not the only major projects associated with Lokesh Sharma’s career as a body double. The stunt performer has also reportedly worked on the climax action sequence of Rajinikanth’s ‘Coolie,’ where he performed as a double for Nagarjuna. After appearing in a few Hindi projects, Sharma reportedly developed a strong interest in stunt work and body-double performances. His association with major films featuring stars such as Vijay and Yash has now brought him wider attention. For fans, Lokesh Sharma’s journey from working as Vijay’s body double in ‘GOAT’ to performing as Yash’s double in ‘Toxic’ adds an intriguing behind-the-scenes connection between two high-profile South Indian films.
