<p>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups, helmed by Geetu Mohandas, stars Yash in the lead role, released in cinemas on August 26. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the <i>action thriller</i> has kept its strong box office momentum. The English version<i> was</i> released today, <i>however,</i> with a shorter version compared to the Indian-language theatrical one.</p><h2>English version of Toxic gets a shorter runtime</h2><p>Yash’s <i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> is returning to Indian theatres in English, but this version will be noticeably shorter than the Indian-language theatrical cut. The English <i>edition was</i> released in select Indian cinemas on September 4, 2026, with a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/south-cinema/kantara-star-rishab-shetty-backs-yash-s-toxic-amid-mixed-reviews-calls-it-a-daring-experiment-1788068561283"><strong>Kantara star Rishab Shetty backs Yash's Toxic amid mixed reviews, calls it a 'daring experiment'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>That makes it around 17 minutes shorter than the original Indian-language version, which runs for 3 hours, 14 minutes and 12 seconds. They also clarified that English was one of the languages in which the film was written and shot, meaning this is not simply a conventional dubbed version. So far, the makers have not officially disclosed which scenes, sequences or songs have been shortened or removed to arrive at the new runtime.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/this-rs-2-cr-film-left-yash-s-toxic-behind-and-earned-2150-growth-do-you-know-which-one-1787983049321"><strong>This Rs 2 Cr film left Yash's Toxic behind and earned 2150% growth - Do you know which one?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Indian-language theatrical version of <i>Toxic</i> has a runtime of 3 hours, 14 minutes and 12 seconds. The English version brings that down to roughly 2 hours and 57 minutes, making the difference substantial for a film that has already attracted attention for its lengthy runtime.</p><h2>All about Toxic: Review, box office and more</h2><p>As per WION's Shomini Sen, "Toxic tries to be a redemption story, but it gets lost in its own huge scale. There is simply too much of everything—excessive violence, endless screaming, unnecessary sexualisation of female characters, and the gimmick of having two Yashs. Instead of making the movie better, all this over-the-top drama just ruins the story."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-movie-review-yash-s-high-decibel-action-drama-is-a-circus-of-absurdities-1787734164800"><strong>Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Geetu Mohandas, <i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups </i>is a period gangster drama led by Yash. The story follows Raya, a powerful figure whose journey is shaped by family, revenge, ambition, violence and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of post-Independence Goa, the film explores his rise and the complicated relationships surrounding him. The cast includes Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/south-cinema/did-you-criticize-toxic-makers-of-yash-s-film-are-reportedly-sending-legal-notices-to-youtubers-and-influencers-1787927529049"><strong>Did you criticize Toxic? Makers of Yash's film are reportedly sending legal notices to YouTubers and Influencers</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Within nine days, the net collection of Toxic in India is Rs 239.30 crore, and the gross collection is Rs 285.70 crore, as per the Sacnilk report. While film collected Rs 1.00 Cr on day 9, taking its total overseas gross to Rs 42.75 Cr so far. This pushes the worldwide gross collection to Rs 328.45 Cr.</p>

The English version of Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups has been reportedly cut shorter than the Indian-language theatrical cut. Read to know more. 

Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups, helmed by Geetu Mohandas, stars Yash in the lead role, released in cinemas on August 26. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the action thriller has kept its strong box office momentum. The English version was released today, however, with a shorter version compared to the Indian-language theatrical one. English version of Toxic gets a shorter runtime Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is returning to Indian theatres in English, but this version will be noticeably shorter than the Indian-language theatrical cut. The English edition was released in select Indian cinemas on September 4, 2026, with a runtime of approximately 2 hours and 57 minutes. Also Read: Kantara star Rishab Shetty backs Yash's Toxic amid mixed reviews, calls it a 'daring experiment' That makes it around 17 minutes shorter than the original Indian-language version, which runs for 3 hours, 14 minutes and 12 seconds. They also clarified that English was one of the languages in which the film was written and shot, meaning this is not simply a conventional dubbed version. So far, the makers have not officially disclosed which scenes, sequences or songs have been shortened or removed to arrive at the new runtime. Also Read: This Rs 2 Cr film left Yash's Toxic behind and earned 2150% growth - Do you know which one? The Indian-language theatrical version of Toxic has a runtime of 3 hours, 14 minutes and 12 seconds. The English version brings that down to roughly 2 hours and 57 minutes, making the difference substantial for a film that has already attracted attention for its lengthy runtime. All about Toxic: Review, box office and more As per WION's Shomini Sen, "Toxic tries to be a redemption story, but it gets lost in its own huge scale. There is simply too much of everything—excessive violence, endless screaming, unnecessary sexualisation of female characters, and the gimmick of having two Yashs. Instead of making the movie better, all this over-the-top drama just ruins the story." Also Read: Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a period gangster drama led by Yash. The story follows Raya, a powerful figure whose journey is shaped by family, revenge, ambition, violence and betrayal. Set against the backdrop of post-Independence Goa, the film explores his rise and the complicated relationships surrounding him. The cast includes Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles. Also Read: Did you criticize Toxic? Makers of Yash's film are reportedly sending legal notices to YouTubers and Influencers Within nine days, the net collection of Toxic in India is Rs 239.30 crore, and the gross collection is Rs 285.70 crore, as per the Sacnilk report. While film collected Rs 1.00 Cr on day 9, taking its total overseas gross to Rs 42.75 Cr so far. This pushes the worldwide gross collection to Rs 328.45 Cr.

<p>The English version of Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups has been reportedly cut shorter than the Indian-language theatrical cut. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

Toxic: English version of Yash-starrer gets 17-minute cut, runtime reduced

<p>Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups may have opened to mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike; however, the film's opening numbers were bigger than one expected. While the first-day box office collection seemed encouraging, the film's collection dipped considerably in the subsequent days. Audiences have been sharing their views on how the weak story of the film mars the viewing experience. The film has seen a noticeable dip not just in India , but overseas as well. The film on day 5 added Rs 2 crore overseas. Toxic is now reportedly Rs 15 crore away from crossing the Rs 300 crore mark at the global box office.</p><h2>Toxic worldwide box office collection</h2><p>Yash’s Toxic is continuing its theatrical run, but the film's footfall has dipped significantly since the day of its release. Overseas, the film added Rs 2.00 crore on day 5, taking its total overseas gross to Rs 29.25 crore. This took the film's worldwide gross collection to Rs 285.20 crore in just five days.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On day 5, the gangster drama earned Rs 23.00 crore net in India from 16,241 shows, registering an overall occupancy of 25.3%. Interestingly, while the film has received negative reviews, it has managed to cross the ₹200 crore mark in India, taking its five-day net collection to Rs 214.10 crore in India.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film saw a dip in its collection on the first Sunday post-release by about 8.5% in comparison to Saturday's Rs 25.25 crore. Interestingly, the film recorded 25.3% occupancy on Sunday across 16,241 shows, slightly higher than the 24.3% recorded on Saturday. However, the number of shows has fallen considerably from the 24,579 shows recorded on opening day.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/south-cinema/did-you-criticize-toxic-makers-of-yash-s-film-are-reportedly-sending-legal-notices-to-youtubers-and-influencers-1787927529049">Toxic makers are reportedly sending legal notices to YouTubers and Influencers</a></p><h2>Toxic, a strong performer of 2026</h2><p>While the film has been receiving negative to mixed reviews, its worldwide collection of Rs 285.20 crore has already made Toxic one of the stronger performers of 2026. &nbsp;However, the film still has some ground to cover to overtake the biggest releases of the year.</p><p>Ram Charan’s Peddi had crossed Rs 315 crore worldwide within its first five days. Toxic is nearing to move past RJ Balaji’s Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, which ended its theatrical run at around Rs 304 crore worldwide. That had made it the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026 so far.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Toxic is still far away from being called one of the biggest earners of 2026. It is yet to match up to Sunny Deol’s Border 2, which has crossed Rs 450 crore worldwide during its lifetime run, and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2, which delivered a massive Rs 1,813 crore worldwide.</p><h2>Toxic faces a word-of-mouth challenge</h2><p><br>The word-of-mouth publicity for a film often changes its fate at the box office; a recent example is Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga. The film had opened to lukewarm numbers, but picked up pace in the later weeks due to massive positive word-of-mouth publicity. In Toxic's case, it has word against it. Certain sections of the audience have criticised the film for its violent scenes and treatment of its female characters. Trade pundits hope that the film's mixed reviews may help change its box-office fate in the second week.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-movie-review-yash-s-high-decibel-action-drama-is-a-circus-of-absurdities-1787734164800"><strong> Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups stars Yash, Nayanthara and Kiara Advani in the lead, with Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria in key roles. Released on August 26 in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English, the film is now eyeing the ₹300 crore worldwide milestone.</p>

Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups has received mixed reviews from the audience and critics alike. The Yash starrer is now inching towards Rs 300 crore mark at global box office. 

Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups may have opened to mixed reviews from audiences and critics alike; however, the film's opening numbers were bigger than one expected. While the first-day box office collection seemed encouraging, the film's collection dipped considerably in the subsequent days. Audiences have been sharing their views on how the weak story of the film mars the viewing experience. The film has seen a noticeable dip not just in India , but overseas as well. The film on day 5 added Rs 2 crore overseas. Toxic is now reportedly Rs 15 crore away from crossing the Rs 300 crore mark at the global box office. Toxic worldwide box office collection Yash’s Toxic is continuing its theatrical run, but the film's footfall has dipped significantly since the day of its release. Overseas, the film added Rs 2.00 crore on day 5, taking its total overseas gross to Rs 29.25 crore. This took the film's worldwide gross collection to Rs 285.20 crore in just five days. On day 5, the gangster drama earned Rs 23.00 crore net in India from 16,241 shows, registering an overall occupancy of 25.3%. Interestingly, while the film has received negative reviews, it has managed to cross the ₹200 crore mark in India, taking its five-day net collection to Rs 214.10 crore in India. The film saw a dip in its collection on the first Sunday post-release by about 8.5% in comparison to Saturday's Rs 25.25 crore. Interestingly, the film recorded 25.3% occupancy on Sunday across 16,241 shows, slightly higher than the 24.3% recorded on Saturday. However, the number of shows has fallen considerably from the 24,579 shows recorded on opening day. Also read: Toxic makers are reportedly sending legal notices to YouTubers and Influencers Toxic, a strong performer of 2026 While the film has been receiving negative to mixed reviews, its worldwide collection of Rs 285.20 crore has already made Toxic one of the stronger performers of 2026. However, the film still has some ground to cover to overtake the biggest releases of the year. Ram Charan’s Peddi had crossed Rs 315 crore worldwide within its first five days. Toxic is nearing to move past RJ Balaji’s Karuppu, starring Suriya and Trisha Krishnan, which ended its theatrical run at around Rs 304 crore worldwide. That had made it the highest-grossing Tamil film of 2026 so far. Toxic is still far away from being called one of the biggest earners of 2026. It is yet to match up to Sunny Deol’s Border 2, which has crossed Rs 450 crore worldwide during its lifetime run, and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2, which delivered a massive Rs 1,813 crore worldwide. Toxic faces a word-of-mouth challenge The word-of-mouth publicity for a film often changes its fate at the box office; a recent example is Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga. The film had opened to lukewarm numbers, but picked up pace in the later weeks due to massive positive word-of-mouth publicity. In Toxic's case, it has word against it. Certain sections of the audience have criticised the film for its violent scenes and treatment of its female characters. Trade pundits hope that the film's mixed reviews may help change its box-office fate in the second week. Also read: Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups stars Yash, Nayanthara and Kiara Advani in the lead, with Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria in key roles. Released on August 26 in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English, the film is now eyeing the ₹300 crore worldwide milestone.

<p>Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups has received mixed reviews from the audience and critics alike. The Yash starrer is now inching towards Rs 300 crore mark at global box office.&nbsp;</p>

Toxic box office day 5: Yash starrer inches towards Rs 300 crore worldwide despite dip

<p>After months of delays and pre-release scrutiny, <i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups </i>finally arrived in theatres on August 26. While the Yash-starrer opened to mixed reviews, the film has received support from acclaimed filmmaker-actor Rishab Shetty. Sharing his thoughts on Geetu Mohandas’ directorial, Shetty praised Yash, describing Toxic as a daring cinematic experiment.</p><h2>Rishab Shetty praises Yash's Toxic</h2><p>On August 29, Rishab Shetty came out in support of Kannada star Yash, who recently featured in Geetu Mohandas' gritty thriller <i>Toxic</i>. As the actor and the film continue to face immense criticism, Shetty took to X to praise the <i>KGF </i>star’s performance.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-x-review-netizen-calls-it-a-complete-nightmare-yash-s-gritty-thriller-gets-mixed-reactions-1787739458241"><strong>Toxic X review: Netizen calls Yash's gritty thriller 'a complete nightmare'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Shetty wrote, "As an artist, when you play a character, you try to bring it to life from the bottom of your heart. And here, I am truly impressed by the conviction with which the struggle of a powerful man has been portrayed."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">As an artist, when you play a character, you try to bring it to life from the bottom of your heart. And here, I am truly impressed by the conviction with which the struggle of a powerful man has been portrayed.<br><br>Maybe the plot and driving characters are not on the usual track on…</p>&mdash; Rishab Shetty (@shetty_rishab) <a href="https://x.com/shetty_rishab/status/2093709310752915542?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<p>He further added, "Maybe the plot and driving characters are not on the usual track on which most films travel, but that doesn’t mean the track is wrong. The effort that goes into telling a story, and the journey it takes from being a thought in the mind to becoming a film on screen, is humongous."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Lauding Yash’s performance, the National Award-winning actor wrote, "Sir, hats off to the way you have surrendered yourself to a character and a world that demands a larger-than-life performance. I could clearly feel that in every single scene."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/rishab-shetty-to-be-honoured-at-the-2026-indian-film-festival-of-melbourne-1785304484948"><strong>Rishab Shetty to be honoured at the 2026 Indian Film Festival of Melbourne</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Calling it a great step toward taking Kannada cinema to the global stage, Shetty concluded his note by writing, "It’s not easy to give the audience an experience of how guilt multiplies and increases the toxicity in life. I stand with you for attempting this daring experiment, sir. We love you for the love you have for taking Kannada cinema to the global stage."</p><h2>Toxic box office collection day 4</h2><p>On Day 4, <i>Toxic</i> collected a net of Rs 24.50 crore across 17,612 shows. This brings its total India gross collections to Rs 227.50 crore so far. Overseas, the film collected Rs 4.00 crore on Day 4, taking its worldwide gross collection to Rs 254.75 crore.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-rishab-shetty-lauds-teaser-of-yash-s-action-thriller-it-s-gonna-get-crazyyy-1771663247263"><strong>Toxic: Rishab Shetty lauds teaser of Yash’s action-thriller</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Geetu Mohandas directorial <i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups </i>is set in Goa during the transition from the early 1940s to the 1970s. It stars an ensemble cast including Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and more.</p><h2>About Rishab Shetty</h2><p>Rishab Shetty is an acclaimed Indian actor, film director, and producer best known for writing, directing, and starring in the blockbuster pan-India film <i>Kantara</i>, which won him the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actor at the 70th National Film Awards in 2024.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As of 2026, Shetty has a packed schedule ahead, led by several upcoming projects such as <i>The Pride of Bharat - Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Jai Hanuman, </i>and <i>Rudraprayag.</i></p>

Amid mixed reviews, Rishab Shetty has come out in support of Yash and Geetu Mohandas's Toxic. He praised the actor for delivering a bold and daring cinematic experiment. Toxic was released in cinemas on August 26.

After months of delays and pre-release scrutiny, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups finally arrived in theatres on August 26. While the Yash-starrer opened to mixed reviews, the film has received support from acclaimed filmmaker-actor Rishab Shetty. Sharing his thoughts on Geetu Mohandas’ directorial, Shetty praised Yash, describing Toxic as a daring cinematic experiment. Rishab Shetty praises Yash's Toxic On August 29, Rishab Shetty came out in support of Kannada star Yash, who recently featured in Geetu Mohandas' gritty thriller Toxic. As the actor and the film continue to face immense criticism, Shetty took to X to praise the KGF star’s performance. Also Read: Toxic X review: Netizen calls Yash's gritty thriller 'a complete nightmare' Shetty wrote, "As an artist, when you play a character, you try to bring it to life from the bottom of your heart. And here, I am truly impressed by the conviction with which the struggle of a powerful man has been portrayed."

<p>Amid mixed reviews, Rishab Shetty has come out in support of Yash and Geetu Mohandas's Toxic. He praised the actor for delivering a bold and daring cinematic experiment. Toxic was released in cinemas on August 26.</p>

Kantara star Rishab Shetty backs Yash's Toxic amid mixed reviews, calls it a 'daring experiment'

<p>Yash’s<i> Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> had a roaring start at the box office, but the numbers have slowed down as the film moves through its first weekend. After a blockbuster opening day, the Geetu Mohandas directorial witnessed another dip in collections on day 3, leaving the weekend crucial for the film’s box-office journey.</p><h2>Toxic box office report day 3</h2><p>After opening with an impressive Rs 101.10 crore net in India, <i>Toxic</i> witnessed a significant decline on its second day, collecting Rs 37.65 crore. The film recorded another drop on Friday, its third day, with estimated India net earnings of Rs 26.60 crore. The day 3 figure represents a decline of around 29.3% from day 2, as per the <i>Sacnilk</i> report.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/south-cinema/did-you-criticize-toxic-makers-of-yash-s-film-are-reportedly-sending-legal-notices-to-youtubers-and-influencers-1787927529049"><strong>Did you criticize Toxic? Makers of Yash's film are reportedly sending legal notices to YouTubers and Influencers</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With the latest figures, <i>Toxic</i> has accumulated approximately Rs 165.35 crore net in India. Its India gross collection stands at around ₹197.70 crore, putting it close to the Rs 200 crore domestic gross milestone after just three days.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/south-cinema/toxic-box-office-day-2-yash-s-starrer-sees-sharp-drop-after-rs-100-crore-opening-1787880161893"><strong>Toxic box office day 2: Yash's starrer sees sharp drop after Rs 100 crore opening</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On day 3, the Hindi version led the film's language-wise collections with an estimated Rs 19.15 crore. The Kannada version contributed around Rs 5 crore, while the Telugu version earned Rs 1.50 crore. The Tamil and Malayalam versions added approximately Rs 75 lakh and Rs 20 lakh, respectively.</p><h2>Kichcha Sudeep comes out in support of Yash's Toxic</h2><p>With divided opinions online ever since Yash's Toxic was released in cinemas on August 26, it has found strong support in fellow Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep. The actor has come out in defence of Yash’s unconventional choice, praising him for moving away from the predictable formula of a commercial sequel and taking a creative risk with the Geetu Mohandas directorial.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-movie-review-yash-s-high-decibel-action-drama-is-a-circus-of-absurdities-1787734164800"><strong>Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Taking to his X account, he wrote, "Just want to say this, @TheNameIsYash, you’ve genuinely tried something out of the box rather than taking the predictable route of making another regular, expected, formulaic follow-up to your previous commercial blockbuster.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-box-office-collection-yash-starrer-makes-big-splash-on-day-one-crosses-rs-100-crore-in-india-1787804541662"><strong>Toxic box office collection: Yash starrer makes big splash on day one, crosses Rs 100 crore in India</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Just want to say this, <a href="https://x.com/TheNameIsYash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheNameIsYash</a> — you’ve genuinely tried something out of the box rather than taking the predictable route of making another regular, expected, formulaic follow-up to your previous commercial blockbuster.<br><br>It takes a different mindset, conviction, and most…</p>&mdash; Kichcha Sudeepa (@KicchaSudeep) <a href="https://x.com/KicchaSudeep/status/2093329559211106527?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>He further added, "It takes a different mindset, conviction, and most importantly, the guts to attempt something like this. #Toxic is an unusual and commendable attempt. There are several portions that are genuinely intriguing and open to great debate, discussion, and learning. Kudos to you for daring to experiment and step away from the conventional Bestest wishes, my friend."</p>

Yash starrer Toxic recorded another dip in earnings on day 3 as it continued to draw audiences across India. Read more to know how much figures did the film collected on the third day.

Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups had a roaring start at the box office, but the numbers have slowed down as the film moves through its first weekend. After a blockbuster opening day, the Geetu Mohandas directorial witnessed another dip in collections on day 3, leaving the weekend crucial for the film’s box-office journey. Toxic box office report day 3 After opening with an impressive Rs 101.10 crore net in India, Toxic witnessed a significant decline on its second day, collecting Rs 37.65 crore. The film recorded another drop on Friday, its third day, with estimated India net earnings of Rs 26.60 crore. The day 3 figure represents a decline of around 29.3% from day 2, as per the Sacnilk report. Also Read: Did you criticize Toxic? Makers of Yash's film are reportedly sending legal notices to YouTubers and Influencers With the latest figures, Toxic has accumulated approximately Rs 165.35 crore net in India. Its India gross collection stands at around ₹197.70 crore, putting it close to the Rs 200 crore domestic gross milestone after just three days. Also Read: Toxic box office day 2: Yash's starrer sees sharp drop after Rs 100 crore opening On day 3, the Hindi version led the film's language-wise collections with an estimated Rs 19.15 crore. The Kannada version contributed around Rs 5 crore, while the Telugu version earned Rs 1.50 crore. The Tamil and Malayalam versions added approximately Rs 75 lakh and Rs 20 lakh, respectively. Kichcha Sudeep comes out in support of Yash's Toxic With divided opinions online ever since Yash's Toxic was released in cinemas on August 26, it has found strong support in fellow Kannada superstar Kichcha Sudeep. The actor has come out in defence of Yash’s unconventional choice, praising him for moving away from the predictable formula of a commercial sequel and taking a creative risk with the Geetu Mohandas directorial. Also Read: Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities Taking to his X account, he wrote, "Just want to say this, @TheNameIsYash, you’ve genuinely tried something out of the box rather than taking the predictable route of making another regular, expected, formulaic follow-up to your previous commercial blockbuster. Also Read: Toxic box office collection: Yash starrer makes big splash on day one, crosses Rs 100 crore in India

<p>Yash starrer Toxic recorded another dip in earnings on day 3 as it continued to draw audiences across India. Read more to know how much figures did the film collected on the third day.</p>

Toxic box office day 3: Yash's film holds strong despite second-day dip, eyes bigger weekend

<p>The much-anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups has finally been released in theatres. The Yash-starrer film has received mostly negative reviews. It has also sparked a new controversy online. Several YouTubers and influencers have now claimed that they have received legal notices from the film’s team. These content creators had shared critical reviews of Yash’s latest film.&nbsp;<br><br>The legal notices were sent days after the producers secured an ex-parte interim injunction from a Bengaluru court restraining the publication or circulation of ‘false defamatory content’ about the film.&nbsp;</p><h2>YouTubers, influencers get legal notice</h2><p>On Thursday, a day after the theatrical release of Toxic, YouTuber Suraj Kumar shared a screenshot of a legal notice he received over his Toxic review. The notice was reportedly sent by Bengaluru-based Aiplex Software Private Limited on behalf of KVN-Monster Mind Creations LLP, identified in the communication as the producer and copyright owner of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to the notice, the film's team had identified online content related to Toxic and alleged that it had been “published, circulated, shared, posted and/or otherwise communicated” through digital and online media.</p><p>The URL mentioned in the notice reportedly directs to Suraj’s review of the film, which was shared online on Wednesday hours after the film’s release. The review remains available on the digital platform at the time of writing.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Suraj shared the notice without indicating that he had taken down the review. His caption was simple: “Thank You Team #Toxic For the Legal Notice on My Review.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thank You Team <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a> For the Legal Notice on My Review <a href="https://t.co/5aGCl6VOkv">pic.twitter.com/5aGCl6VOkv</a></p>&mdash; Surajkumarofficial (@Surajkumarrevi1) <a href="https://x.com/Surajkumarrevi1/status/2092888661423772009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p> </p><p> </p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/south-cinema/toxic-box-office-day-2-yash-s-starrer-sees-sharp-drop-after-rs-100-crore-opening-1787880161893">Toxic box office day 2: Yash's starrer sees sharp drop after Rs 100 crore opening</a></p><p> </p><p>He is not the only one to have received a legal notice from Toxic makers. Tamil YouTuber Prashanth Rangaswamy, going by the X handle itisprashanth, also received a legal notice. He shared a post on X that read, "Got legal notice from @TheNameIsYash and @KvnProductions for #Toxic review. I thought he is all macho in real life as well. Looks like he is just another rich and influential person! (sic)."</p><p> </p><p>Before the YouTubers, it was an X influencer who was the first one to receive a notice from the makers, hours after his negative review of the film went up on X. His post in Tamil read, "Yennada Court Notice ellam Anupureenga!!! (Why are you sending court notices and all, man?”)</p><h2>What does the notice say?</h2><p>The notice states that Aiplex has been authorised to send legal notices on behalf of the producers in matters concerning online content related to Toxic.</p><p> </p><p>Its authorisation includes sending legal and takedown notices, making de-indexing and blocking requests, and approaching intermediaries, internet service providers, search engines, domain registrars, social media accounts, hosting providers and other relevant entities.</p><p> </p><p>The authorisation is valid from July 13 to September 26, according to the letter shared by Suraj.</p><p> </p><p>The notice is a direct communication from the producers' authorised representative, not a binding court order requiring Suraj to delete his review.</p><p> </p><p>Aiplex has previously been involved in similar online-content disputes involving films.  Telugu YouTuber Sushant (owner of <i>Barbell Pitch Meetings</i>) previously accused the company of issuing copyright strikes and legal notices against critical reviews to stifle negative feedback during opening weekends.</p><p> </p><p>Aslo read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-box-office-collection-yash-starrer-makes-big-splash-on-day-one-crosses-rs-100-crore-in-india-1787804541662">Toxic BO: Yash starrer makes big splash on day 1, crosses Rs 100 crore in India</a></p><h2>Interim order obtained by Toxic makers ahead of the film’s release</h2><p>The legal notices come shortly after the producers obtained an interim court order concerning content about Toxic. According to a PTI report, the Additional City Civil and Sessions Court in Bengaluru passed an ex-parte temporary injunction on August 22, restraining the publication or circulation of false or defamatory content concerning the film.</p><p> </p><p>The suit was filed by KVN Productions LLP against several defendants, including X Corp, as well as an unidentified “John Doe” defendant representing unknown individuals. Importantly, the order is temporary and is currently in force only until the next hearing on September 28.</p><p> </p><p>The court also specified that the injunction cannot be used for purposes beyond those for which it was granted. It further stated that the injunction would stand vacated without further notice if the plaintiff failed to comply with the conditions imposed by the court. The producers had sought the ex-parte injunction under Order 39, Rules 1 and 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure.</p><p> </p><h2>What’s the controversy around Toxic reviews?</h2><p>Toxic was released in theatres on August 26 and has received mostly negative responses from critics and audiences. The appearance of legal notices following critical reviews has now opened up discussions online about the makers wanting to control the reviews around the film.</p><p> </p><p>It is important to note that the makers have sent legal notices to those alleging defamatory or flase content which is not same as a critical review of the film. </p><p> </p><p>The court's order specifically concerns false or defamatory material, while a legal notice from the producers' authorised representative is not, by itself, a judicial finding that a particular review is defamatory.</p><p>Toxic has received negative reviews not just from critics but the public as well. The reviews seemingly have affected the box office performance of the film, which reportedly dipped from Rs 101 crore nett to approximately Rs 36 crore in India in its second day.</p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p>Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic stars Yash in dual roles, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. The film is produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations LLP.</p><h2>WION’s review of Toxic</h2><p>In her review of the film, Shomini Sen wrote, “It takes a special kind of patience to understand the film in its entirety and then retell it. They say too many cooks spoil the broth. In Toxic’s case, too many characters spoil the plot! The first half is chaotic and takes ages to establish the story. Too many names are thrown in, and the maker takes huge artistic liberties in creating a world that feels distinctly removed from the society that India was in 1947.” <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-movie-review-yash-s-high-decibel-action-drama-is-a-circus-of-absurdities-1787734164800">Read full review of Toxic here.</a></p>

Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups has received mostly negative reviews from critics and audiences upon its August 26 release. The film's makers are reportedly sending legal notices to certain YouTubers and Influencers for their reviews. 

The much-anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups has finally been released in theatres. The Yash-starrer film has received mostly negative reviews. It has also sparked a new controversy online. Several YouTubers and influencers have now claimed that they have received legal notices from the film’s team. These content creators had shared critical reviews of Yash’s latest film. The legal notices were sent days after the producers secured an ex-parte interim injunction from a Bengaluru court restraining the publication or circulation of ‘false defamatory content’ about the film. YouTubers, influencers get legal notice On Thursday, a day after the theatrical release of Toxic, YouTuber Suraj Kumar shared a screenshot of a legal notice he received over his Toxic review. The notice was reportedly sent by Bengaluru-based Aiplex Software Private Limited on behalf of KVN-Monster Mind Creations LLP, identified in the communication as the producer and copyright owner of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. According to the notice, the film's team had identified online content related to Toxic and alleged that it had been “published, circulated, shared, posted and/or otherwise communicated” through digital and online media. The URL mentioned in the notice reportedly directs to Suraj’s review of the film, which was shared online on Wednesday hours after the film’s release. The review remains available on the digital platform at the time of writing. Suraj shared the notice without indicating that he had taken down the review. His caption was simple: “Thank You Team #Toxic For the Legal Notice on My Review.”

<p>Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups has received mostly negative reviews from critics and audiences upon its August 26 release. The film's makers are reportedly sending legal notices to certain YouTubers and Influencers for their reviews.&nbsp;</p>

Did you criticize Toxic? Makers of Yash's film are reportedly sending legal notices to YouTubers and Influencers

<p><i>Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> may have opened with a bang, but its second day at the box office tells a different story. After crossing the ₹100 crore mark in India on day 1, the Geetu Mohandas directorial witnessed a significant drop in collections. The sharp fall comes amid mixed reactions to the film, making its upcoming weekend performance particularly important.</p><h2>Box office report day 2 of Toxic</h2><p><i>Toxic</i> recorded an estimated Rs 36.40 crore net on day 2, marking a roughly 64% decline from its Rs 101.10 crore opening-day collection, as per the <i>Sacnilk</i> report. The film's India gross collection after two days stands at around Rs 164.50 crore, while its worldwide gross has reportedly reached approximately Rs 190.75 crore.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-movie-review-yash-s-high-decibel-action-drama-is-a-circus-of-absurdities-1787734164800"><strong>Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The decline was also visible in the film's theatrical footprint. <i>Toxic</i> had 24,579 shows on day 1, with overall occupancy of 56.1%. On day 2, the show count fell to 22,629, while occupancy dropped to 26.6%.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-box-office-collection-yash-starrer-makes-big-splash-on-day-one-crosses-rs-100-crore-in-india-1787804541662"><strong>Toxic box office collection: Yash starrer makes big splash on day one, crosses Rs 100 crore in India</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Hindi version continued to be the biggest contributor on day 2, earning approximately Rs 23 crore from 16,251 shows at 26% occupancy. The Kannada version followed with around Rs 8.50 crore, while Telugu contributed Rs 3 crore and Tamil Rs 1.50 crore. The Malayalam version added approximately Rs 40 lakh. Interestingly, the Kannada version recorded the highest occupancy among the major language versions at around 51%, despite the Hindi version generating the larger overall collection.</p><h2>Toxic trails major blockbusters on day 2</h2><p>The day 2 drop becomes more noticeable when Toxic is compared with some of the biggest recent pan-India releases. The film's Rs 36.40 crore day 2 net is considerably below the second-day figures recorded by Pushpa 2 (Rs 93.80 crore), KGF: Chapter 2 (₹90.50 crore), RRR (Rs 86.70 crore) and Dhurandhar 2 (Rs 80.72 crore).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-spark-hilarious-meme-fest-netizens-call-yash-film-out-of-syllabus-1787820448592"><strong>Toxic spark hilarious meme fest: Netizens call Yash' film 'out of syllabus'</strong></a></p><h2>All about Toxic</h2><p><i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> is a 2026 Indian period action gangster film directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Rocking Star Yash. Released in cinemas on August 26, it is jointly produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash through KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations LLP.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film is set in Portuguese-ruled Goa as colonial authority crumbles. It follows the story of a dark underworld criminal named Raya building an opium empire through betrayal and violence. However, years after a passionate romance with trapeze artist Nadia, a mysterious look-alike named Ticket emerges to make Raya pay for his past actions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-x-review-netizen-calls-it-a-complete-nightmare-yash-s-gritty-thriller-gets-mixed-reactions-1787739458241"><strong>Toxic X review: Netizen calls it 'a complete nightmare'; Yash's gritty thriller gets mixed reactions</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Apart from Yash, the film stars Kiara Advani as Nadia, Nayanthara as Ganga, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Tara Sutaria as Rebecca Almeida, Rukmini Vasanth as Melissa, Akshay Oberoi as Tony, Sudev Nair as Karmadi, and Sanjeeda Sheikh as Kamala. It was released in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and English (shot simultaneously in Kannada and English).</p>

After an Rs 100 crore opening on the first day, Yash starrer Toxic has seen a significant drop on the second day. Read more to know the box office numbers of the second day.

Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups may have opened with a bang, but its second day at the box office tells a different story. After crossing the ₹100 crore mark in India on day 1, the Geetu Mohandas directorial witnessed a significant drop in collections. The sharp fall comes amid mixed reactions to the film, making its upcoming weekend performance particularly important. Box office report day 2 of Toxic Toxic recorded an estimated Rs 36.40 crore net on day 2, marking a roughly 64% decline from its Rs 101.10 crore opening-day collection, as per the Sacnilk report. The film's India gross collection after two days stands at around Rs 164.50 crore, while its worldwide gross has reportedly reached approximately Rs 190.75 crore. Also Read: Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities The decline was also visible in the film's theatrical footprint. Toxic had 24,579 shows on day 1, with overall occupancy of 56.1%. On day 2, the show count fell to 22,629, while occupancy dropped to 26.6%. Also Read: Toxic box office collection: Yash starrer makes big splash on day one, crosses Rs 100 crore in India The Hindi version continued to be the biggest contributor on day 2, earning approximately Rs 23 crore from 16,251 shows at 26% occupancy. The Kannada version followed with around Rs 8.50 crore, while Telugu contributed Rs 3 crore and Tamil Rs 1.50 crore. The Malayalam version added approximately Rs 40 lakh. Interestingly, the Kannada version recorded the highest occupancy among the major language versions at around 51%, despite the Hindi version generating the larger overall collection. Toxic trails major blockbusters on day 2 The day 2 drop becomes more noticeable when Toxic is compared with some of the biggest recent pan-India releases. The film's Rs 36.40 crore day 2 net is considerably below the second-day figures recorded by Pushpa 2 (Rs 93.80 crore), KGF: Chapter 2 (₹90.50 crore), RRR (Rs 86.70 crore) and Dhurandhar 2 (Rs 80.72 crore). Also Read: Toxic spark hilarious meme fest: Netizens call Yash' film 'out of syllabus' All about Toxic Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a 2026 Indian period action gangster film directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Rocking Star Yash. Released in cinemas on August 26, it is jointly produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash through KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations LLP. The film is set in Portuguese-ruled Goa as colonial authority crumbles. It follows the story of a dark underworld criminal named Raya building an opium empire through betrayal and violence. However, years after a passionate romance with trapeze artist Nadia, a mysterious look-alike named Ticket emerges to make Raya pay for his past actions. Also Read: Toxic X review: Netizen calls it 'a complete nightmare'; Yash's gritty thriller gets mixed reactions Apart from Yash, the film stars Kiara Advani as Nadia, Nayanthara as Ganga, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Tara Sutaria as Rebecca Almeida, Rukmini Vasanth as Melissa, Akshay Oberoi as Tony, Sudev Nair as Karmadi, and Sanjeeda Sheikh as Kamala. It was released in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and English (shot simultaneously in Kannada and English).

<p>After an Rs 100 crore opening on the first day, Yash starrer Toxic has seen a significant drop on the second day. Read more to know the box office numbers of the second day.</p>

Toxic box office day 2: Yash's starrer sees sharp drop after Rs 100 crore opening

<p>Yash's <i>Toxic</i> has set the cash registers ringing! The highly anticipated gangster drama arrived in theatres amid huge buzz, and the opening-day numbers reflect the star power behind the project. Released across multiple languages, the film has attracted audiences across major markets, with its Hindi version emerging as one of the biggest contributors to its Day 1 earnings. Early estimates indicate that the film has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in India on its first day.</p><h2>Toxic box office report day one</h2><p>As per the <i>Sacnilk</i> report, the net collection of India of <i>Toxic</i> on day one is Rs 101.10 crore across 24,759 shows. This brings the total gross collection of India to Rs 120.76 crore. While overseas, the film has grossed a total of Rs 20 crore in gross collections, pushing its total worldwide gross collections to Rs 140.75 crore.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-x-review-netizen-calls-it-a-complete-nightmare-yash-s-gritty-thriller-gets-mixed-reactions-1787739458241"><strong>Toxic X review: Netizen calls it 'a complete nightmare'; Yash's gritty thriller gets mixed reactions</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The overall occupancy recorded for the film is 56.1%. The Hindi market emerged as the biggest contributor to Toxic’s opening-day India numbers, accounting for around Rs 55 crore. The Kannada version followed with approximately Rs 23.30 crore, while the Telugu version contributed around Rs 16 crore.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-movie-review-yash-s-high-decibel-action-drama-is-a-circus-of-absurdities-1787734164800"><strong>Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities</strong></a></p><h2>Toxic review</h2><p>As per <i>WION's</i> Shomini Sen, Toxic is ultimately a Yash show. The man serves as a writer and a producer of the film, and thus it is completely about him. The scenes that have the actor in a double role are well enacted; the actor, especially, is good as the menacing son Ticket, who only seeks revenge. However, the screenplay, which overtly stylises his character Raaya, becomes overbearing after a point in time.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/yash-s-toxic-cleared-by-cbfc-with-no-cuts-netizens-react-they-only-have-a-problem-with-spider-man-kissing-scenes-1787289485635"><strong>Yash's Toxic cleared by CBFC with no cuts, netizens react 'They only have a problem with Spider-Man kissing scenes'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>By the time of the climax, Yash’s heavily accented dialogue delivery pierces through your ears and hits your brain, not in a very good way. You try to comprehend what he is saying amid all the screaming and shouting, much like you have spent most of the three hours and twenty minutes inside the hall.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/is-toxic-director-geetu-mohandas-the-first-indian-filmmaker-to-helm-a-rs-600-crore-film-1787303720665"><strong>Is Toxic director Geetu Mohandas the first Indian filmmaker to helm a Rs 600 crore film?</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Toxic tries to be a redemption story, but it gets lost in its own huge scale. There is simply too much of everything—excessive violence, endless screaming, unnecessary sexualisation of female characters, and the gimmick of having two Yashs. Instead of making the movie better, all this over-the-top drama just ruins the story.</p>

Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups released in cinemas on August 26. The film has reportedly crossed Rs 100 crore in India on the first day. Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, it also stars Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Nayanthara, among others.

Yash's Toxic has set the cash registers ringing! The highly anticipated gangster drama arrived in theatres amid huge buzz, and the opening-day numbers reflect the star power behind the project. Released across multiple languages, the film has attracted audiences across major markets, with its Hindi version emerging as one of the biggest contributors to its Day 1 earnings. Early estimates indicate that the film has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in India on its first day. Toxic box office report day one As per the Sacnilk report, the net collection of India of Toxic on day one is Rs 101.10 crore across 24,759 shows. This brings the total gross collection of India to Rs 120.76 crore. While overseas, the film has grossed a total of Rs 20 crore in gross collections, pushing its total worldwide gross collections to Rs 140.75 crore. Also Read: Toxic X review: Netizen calls it 'a complete nightmare'; Yash's gritty thriller gets mixed reactions The overall occupancy recorded for the film is 56.1%. The Hindi market emerged as the biggest contributor to Toxic’s opening-day India numbers, accounting for around Rs 55 crore. The Kannada version followed with approximately Rs 23.30 crore, while the Telugu version contributed around Rs 16 crore. Also Read: Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities Toxic review As per WION's Shomini Sen, Toxic is ultimately a Yash show. The man serves as a writer and a producer of the film, and thus it is completely about him. The scenes that have the actor in a double role are well enacted; the actor, especially, is good as the menacing son Ticket, who only seeks revenge. However, the screenplay, which overtly stylises his character Raaya, becomes overbearing after a point in time. Also Read: Yash's Toxic cleared by CBFC with no cuts, netizens react 'They only have a problem with Spider-Man kissing scenes' By the time of the climax, Yash’s heavily accented dialogue delivery pierces through your ears and hits your brain, not in a very good way. You try to comprehend what he is saying amid all the screaming and shouting, much like you have spent most of the three hours and twenty minutes inside the hall. Also Read: Is Toxic director Geetu Mohandas the first Indian filmmaker to helm a Rs 600 crore film? Toxic tries to be a redemption story, but it gets lost in its own huge scale. There is simply too much of everything—excessive violence, endless screaming, unnecessary sexualisation of female characters, and the gimmick of having two Yashs. Instead of making the movie better, all this over-the-top drama just ruins the story.

<p>Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups released in cinemas on August 26. The film has reportedly crossed Rs 100 crore in India on the first day. Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, it also stars Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Nayanthara, among others.</p>

Toxic box office collection: Yash starrer makes big splash on day one, crosses Rs 100 crore in India

<p>Geetu Mohandas' much-awaited action thriller <i>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups</i> finally hit cinemas on August 26, after months of postponements, controversies, and intense online scrutiny. With a glimpse of Yash's striking dual avatar, Kiara Advani's never-seen-before role, and a star-studded cast featuring Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria, the film's trailer had built immense anticipation ahead of its release. As the first shows concluded across theatres, moviegoers quickly turned to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions.&nbsp;</p><h2>Toxic X review</h2><p>After months of anticipation for Yash's&nbsp;<i>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups</i>, audience reviews of the film are finally out. After watching the first-day-first-show, moviegoers took to X to share their reviews of Geetu Mohandas' film, which is set in post-independence Goa from the 1940s through the 1970s.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One X user left a full-fledged review on the social media platform, which read, "#Toxic A Fairy Tale That Turns Into a Complete Nightmare for Everyone! A technically sound film buried under chaotic writing and exhausting execution. There are barely any proper character introductions, the narrative has no clear flow, and the screenplay gets confusing enough that you’re often left wondering what’s even happening. Dialogue writing is bad, the editing is even worse, and Ravi Basrur’s BGM only makes the experience that much more painful."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It continued, "Yash’s screen presence and a few scenes along with a better-executed climax are the very few positives. This one is hard to sit through. Not even a bad watch, this is a straight-up disaster!"</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a> A Fairy Tale That Turns Into a Complete Nightmare for Everyone!<br><br>A technically sound film buried under chaotic writing and exhausting execution. There are barely any proper character introductions, the narrative has no clear flow, and the screenplay gets confusing enough…</p>&mdash; Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) <a href="https://x.com/venkyreviews/status/2092424597694042133?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user wrote, "Worst. Disaster. Ever. 💀 Toxic isn’t just bad… it’s a complete disaster. Nothing works, nothing connects."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Worst. Disaster. Ever. 💀<br><br>Toxic isn’t just bad… it’s a complete disaster. Nothing works, nothing connects. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a> ...<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToxicReview?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToxicReview</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#toxic</a> <a href="https://t.co/NHlOhgWivK">pic.twitter.com/NHlOhgWivK</a></p>&mdash; happy darji (@darji_happ99098) <a href="https://x.com/darji_happ99098/status/2092542741431669098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>One user criticised the movie for its excessive vulgarity, action, and smoking, writing, "When you have a 2-line story, and you are obsessed with yourselves to present larger than life in every frame, you get #Toxic."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-movie-review-yash-s-high-decibel-action-drama-is-a-circus-of-absurdities-1787734164800"><strong>Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It further continued, "#ToxicTheMovie is a tiring and endless loop of action, vulgarity, and sm*king. There is so much sm*king and alc*hol that the CBFC warning signs never seem to leave the screen. Every action sequence feels like a reel and entry scene. The screenplay is extremely dull, with fillers dominating the 1st half and an extremely confusing 2nd half."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToxicReview?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToxicReview</a> : Headache ⭐⭐<br><br>When you have a 2-line story and you are obsessed with yourselves to present larger than life in every frame, you get <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a>.<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToxicTheMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToxicTheMovie</a> is a tiring and endless loop of action, vulgarity and sm*king. There is so much sm*king and alc*hol that… <a href="https://t.co/8EycgyyhiQ">pic.twitter.com/8EycgyyhiQ</a></p>&mdash; Movie_Reviews (@MovieReview_Hub) <a href="https://x.com/MovieReview_Hub/status/2092493120688787649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>One user described Toxic as “TORTURE! A Boring, Soulless, Violent Action Drama!”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TOXIC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TOXIC</a> - TORTURE!<br><br>A Boring, Soulless, Violent Action Drama!</p>&mdash; Christopher Kanagaraj (@Chrissuccess) <a href="https://x.com/Chrissuccess/status/2092421268553216187?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/yash-s-toxic-cleared-by-cbfc-with-no-cuts-netizens-react-they-only-have-a-problem-with-spider-man-kissing-scenes-1787289485635"><strong>Yash's Toxic gets CBFC clearance with no cuts despite violence &amp; sexual content</strong></a></p>

<p>Another X user made a video review and captioned it as "Not So Good Review on Toxic. Yash Toxic Movie Review Is Total Disaster. Movie is absolutely unbearable. It is Torture. Absolutely Love Yash But Movie Has Wasted Him. There is no Story in the Movie"</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Not So Good Review on Toxic.<br><br>Yash Toxic Movie Review Is Total Disaster.<br><br>&quot;Movie is absolutely unbearable&quot;<br><br>&quot;It is Torture&quot;<br><br>&quot;Absolutely Love Yash But Movie Has Wasted Him&quot;<br><br>&quot;There is no Story in the Movie&quot;<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToxicReview?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToxicReview</a> <a href="https://t.co/ARluZbDS21">pic.twitter.com/ARluZbDS21</a></p>&mdash; Dear Men (@Dear_Men_Life) <a href="https://x.com/Dear_Men_Life/status/2092526918507675681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>"TOXIC is a huge disappointment. 😭 The movie feels boring, the story doesn’t hit, and the overall execution is underwhelming. Definitely not what I expected," one X user reviewed the movie and posted it on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">TOXIC is a huge disappointment. 😭<br>The movie feels boring, the story doesn’t hit, and the overall execution is underwhelming. Definitely not what I expected. 💀<br><br>A complete disaster. <br>⭐Rating: 2/5 Expected much more. <a href="https://t.co/g7qOgU2Jxg">pic.twitter.com/g7qOgU2Jxg</a></p>&mdash; OneFeed (@PrimeCurrents) <a href="https://x.com/PrimeCurrents/status/2092482197282586677?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>One cinephile explained the situation after seeing the film's reviews and cancelling plans to see it. The user wrote, "After seeing all the horrible reviews for Toxic, I just texted my roomie to cancel the tickets or find someone else to go with her. I am not spending my 3 hours on this garbage."</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">After seeing all the horrible reviews for Toxic, I just texted my roommie to cancel the tickets or find someone else to go with her. <br><br>I am not spending my 3 hours on this garbage.</p>&mdash; Nandini M (@your_niaaaa) <a href="https://x.com/your_niaaaa/status/2092489983521415389?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/yash-s-toxic-gets-adult-rating-in-uk-ahead-of-august-26-release-cited-for-strong-violence-and-sex-1787224541865"><strong>Yash's Toxic gets adult rating in UK ahead of August 26 release</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here is my 5 negative points for <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a> :<br><br>- The first 30–40 minutes feel hurried and poorly established <br><br>- Overly fast cuts make action sequences hard to follow<br> <br>- The opening mimics KGF too closely, feeling unoriginal <br><br>- The movie tried to explain everything too fast <br><br>- The… <a href="https://t.co/ANZ9ZMXVXh">pic.twitter.com/ANZ9ZMXVXh</a></p>&mdash; NASTIK (@nastik_bhai) <a href="https://x.com/nastik_bhai/status/2092520643095150637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Expressing disappointment after watching the movie, one X user's review read, “#ToxicTheMovie has officially hit screens, and it's disappointing to see it rely on unnecessary adult content to create forced shocks. #Toxic”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It further read, “The heavily discussed car scene adds zero value to the actual plot. When you have a massive screen presence like #Yash and a performer like #KiaraAdvani, resorting to simulated intimacy shows a complete lack of faith in your own writing. Flat and uncalled for.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToxicTheMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToxicTheMovie</a> has officially hit screens, and it&#39;s disappointing to see it rely on unnecessary adult content to create forced shocks. <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a> <br><br>The heavily discussed car scene adds zero value to the actual plot. When you have a massive screen presence like <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Yash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Yash</a> and a performer…</p>&mdash; Vishwajit Patil (@_PatilVishwajit) <a href="https://x.com/_PatilVishwajit/status/2092560559522938959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-yash-reveals-he-protected-kiara-advani-as-a-bodyguard-on-sets-during-her-pregnancy-1786684851064"><strong>Toxic: Yash says he protected Kiara as a bodyguard on sets during her pregnancy</strong></a></p>

<p>One X user complimented Yash's performance but was disappointed with the overall storyline of the film. The review read, "Yash Sir’s performance 👏🔥 and the cinematography are the only major positives. The fight scenes are also massive 💥"</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"But the story &amp; screenplay are a complete disaster. Character introductions are poorly handled, emotional scenes have zero impact, and the narrative constantly feels lost.<br>Too many unnecessary and adult scenes feel completely forced. Heroines’ acting is CRINGE PRO MAX 😬. Songs &amp; BGM are another huge headache. At times, it feels like 4–5 different movies were mashed together without knowing how to connect them," further added.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a> Review<br>Yash Sir’s performance 👏🔥 and the cinematography are the only major positives. The fight scenes are also massive 💥<br>But the story &amp; screenplay are a complete disaster. Character introductions are poorly handled, emotional scenes have zero impact, and the narrative…</p>&mdash; Honest Review (@honestreview01) <a href="https://x.com/honestreview01/status/2092453332715720889?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>WION's review of Toxic</h2><p>According to WION's Shomini Sen, "Toxic tries to be a redemption story, but it gets lost in its own huge scale. There is simply too much of everything—excessive violence, endless screaming, unnecessary sexualization of female characters, and the gimmick of having two Yashs. Instead of making the movie better, all this over-the-top drama just ruins the story. Read the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-movie-review-yash-s-high-decibel-action-drama-is-a-circus-of-absurdities-1787734164800">full review of Toxic here.&nbsp;</a></p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p>The Geetu Mohandas directorial <i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> is set in Goa during the transition from the early 1940s to the 1970s. It stars an ensemble cast including Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash’s action drama is being filmed simultaneously in English and Kannada, with planned dubs in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and other languages for a global audience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The multilingual action thriller was originally set for release on March 19, 2026. It was later pushed to June 4 and is now running in theatres.</p>

Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has finally hit theatres on August 26. As soon as the first show concluded, cinephiles took to X and shared their opinions on Geetu Mohandas' star-studded thriller. 

Geetu Mohandas' much-awaited action thriller Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups finally hit cinemas on August 26, after months of postponements, controversies, and intense online scrutiny. With a glimpse of Yash's striking dual avatar, Kiara Advani's never-seen-before role, and a star-studded cast featuring Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria, the film's trailer had built immense anticipation ahead of its release. As the first shows concluded across theatres, moviegoers quickly turned to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions. Toxic X review After months of anticipation for Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, audience reviews of the film are finally out. After watching the first-day-first-show, moviegoers took to X to share their reviews of Geetu Mohandas' film, which is set in post-independence Goa from the 1940s through the 1970s. One X user left a full-fledged review on the social media platform, which read, "#Toxic A Fairy Tale That Turns Into a Complete Nightmare for Everyone! A technically sound film buried under chaotic writing and exhausting execution. There are barely any proper character introductions, the narrative has no clear flow, and the screenplay gets confusing enough that you’re often left wondering what’s even happening. Dialogue writing is bad, the editing is even worse, and Ravi Basrur’s BGM only makes the experience that much more painful." It continued, "Yash’s screen presence and a few scenes along with a better-executed climax are the very few positives. This one is hard to sit through. Not even a bad watch, this is a straight-up disaster!"

<p>Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has finally hit theatres on August 26. As soon as the first show concluded, cinephiles took to X and shared their opinions on Geetu Mohandas' star-studded thriller.&nbsp;</p>

Toxic X review: Netizen calls it 'a complete nightmare'; Yash's gritty thriller gets mixed reactions

<p>There are very few films that live up to their title, and Geetu Mohandas’ latest directorial venture, Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups, is one of them. The film is more toxic than your red-flag ex and more a tale of horror than a fairy tale, even for grown-ups. Featuring Yash in an all-encompassing role, Toxic numbs you from the very beginning with its over-the-top drama, VFX, and too much screeching. Nothing in the film is subtle; everything and everyone is loud. And with a plot that is hard to fathom, Toxic feels a bit too much- much like its crowded star cast.</p><h2>What’s the plot of Toxic</h2><p>Set in Goa in 1947, Yash plays Raaya, a ruthless gangster who, along with his sister Ganga (Nayanthara) wants to rule over the entire state even as the Portuguese continue to rule in post-Independent India. Raaya either kills people ruthlessly or fornicates. These are the only two jobs that the man knows. At some point, he gets engaged to Rebecca (Tara Sutaria), the daughter of a Mafia don. The relationship is merely a means to climb up the power ladder for Raaya.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As a circus comes to town, he falls in love with one of its star performers, Nadia (Kiara Advani). But loving a man who was orphaned at a young age and who has parental issues is tough. Nadia and Raaya too have a complicated love story. They part ways over a misunderstanding, leaving Nadia with their love child, Ticket. As Ticket grows up, he is consumed by hatred for his father, who now lives in deep guilt and regret. Amid multiple gang wars spanning two decades, the story ultimately culminates in a standoff between the father and son. Both are consumed by hatred and anger and are desperate to kill each other.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Too many characters spoil the plot!</h2><p>I must tell you that the film’s story, written by Mohandas and Yash, is very complicated and hard to keep up. It takes a special kind of patience to understand the film in its entirety and then retell it. They say too many cooks spoil the broth. In Toxic’s case, too many characters spoil the plot! The first half is chaotic and takes ages to establish the story. Too many names are thrown in, and the maker takes huge artistic liberties in creating a world that feels distinctly removed from the society that India was in 1947.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It also doesn’t help that none of them speaks normally in the film. In Geetu Mohandas’ make-believe world, they exchange manufactured dialogues. The atmospheric film is heavy on the eyes and ears, where action sequences are thrown in arbitrarily.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p> </p><p> </p><p>A scene where Yash and Kiara meet for a dinner date (as if it was a thing in 1947 India) at a local pub is soon hijacked by a bunch of Russian female assassins, all dressed as nuns. At some point, they walk in, strip to their bare minimum and start attacking Yash from all sides. He, of course, tackles all of them single-handedly while others in the room run for refuge. No one explains why the women are attacking him and why they are all dressed as nuns!</p><p> </p><p>There are plenty of scenes like these. The second half of the story shifts to Goa 1967 but also has Yash dealing with Chinese gangsters. At some point, the story shifts to a snowy mountain area where gang war looks like a proper battlefield. Who is permitting them to launch bombs in such areas? Where is the army? Why is the younger Yash in a vest and cargo pants while the older one is in an overcoat? Why does a kid keep screaming ‘Daddy?’ Why was this film made? Questions that will remain with me forever, along with the trauma of watching it.</p><h2>Kiara Advani stands out</h2><p>If at all there is something to look forward to in Toxic, it is Kiara Advani’s performance. Among a plethora of actors that also includes the likes of Nayanthara and Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth, Kiara’s emotional arc as the sad, love-lorn Nadia stands out. Her scenes with Yash serve as the emotional anchor to a crazy plot where killing comes as an easy option for everyone.</p><p> </p><p>I wish I had seen Nayanthara in a meatier role. Her background story is so strong, yet the actress is reduced to playing a sister, enabling her brother throughout.</p><p> </p><p>Huma Qureshi, who is otherwise such a powerful performer, is reduced to playing a woman similar to Cruella de Vil.</p><p> </p><p>Everyone speaks in a deep baritone, trying desperately to sound menacing. But turns out to be more comical than evil.</p><h2>It's a Yash show</h2><p>If one sets aside the absurdities, Toxic is ultimately a Yash show. The man serves as a writer and a producer of the film, and thus it is completely about him. The scenes that have the actor in a double role are well enacted; the actor, especially, is good as the menacing son Ticket, who only seeks revenge. However, the screenplay, which overtly stylises his character Raaya, becomes overbearing after a point in time.</p><p> </p><p>By the time of the climax, Yash’s heavily accented dialogue delivery pierces through your ears and hits your brain, not in a very good way. You try to comprehend what he is saying amid all the screaming and shouting, much like you have spent most of the three hours and twenty minutes inside the hall.</p><h2>Final Verdict</h2><p>Toxic tries to be a redemption story, but it gets lost in its own huge scale. There is simply too much of everything—excessive violence, endless screaming, unnecessary sexualization of female characters, and the gimmick of having two Yashs. Instead of making the movie better, all this over-the-top drama just ruins the story.</p><p>Toxic: A Fairytale For Grownups is now running in theatres.</p>

Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups is the big release of the week. Starring Yash, Nayanthara, and Kiara Advani in the lead, the film is mounted on a huge scale. But its overindulgent plot and over the top drama mar the film completely. 

There are very few films that live up to their title, and Geetu Mohandas’ latest directorial venture, Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups, is one of them. The film is more toxic than your red-flag ex and more a tale of horror than a fairy tale, even for grown-ups. Featuring Yash in an all-encompassing role, Toxic numbs you from the very beginning with its over-the-top drama, VFX, and too much screeching. Nothing in the film is subtle; everything and everyone is loud. And with a plot that is hard to fathom, Toxic feels a bit too much- much like its crowded star cast. What’s the plot of Toxic Set in Goa in 1947, Yash plays Raaya, a ruthless gangster who, along with his sister Ganga (Nayanthara) wants to rule over the entire state even as the Portuguese continue to rule in post-Independent India. Raaya either kills people ruthlessly or fornicates. These are the only two jobs that the man knows. At some point, he gets engaged to Rebecca (Tara Sutaria), the daughter of a Mafia don. The relationship is merely a means to climb up the power ladder for Raaya. As a circus comes to town, he falls in love with one of its star performers, Nadia (Kiara Advani). But loving a man who was orphaned at a young age and who has parental issues is tough. Nadia and Raaya too have a complicated love story. They part ways over a misunderstanding, leaving Nadia with their love child, Ticket. As Ticket grows up, he is consumed by hatred for his father, who now lives in deep guilt and regret. Amid multiple gang wars spanning two decades, the story ultimately culminates in a standoff between the father and son. Both are consumed by hatred and anger and are desperate to kill each other. Too many characters spoil the plot! I must tell you that the film’s story, written by Mohandas and Yash, is very complicated and hard to keep up. It takes a special kind of patience to understand the film in its entirety and then retell it. They say too many cooks spoil the broth. In Toxic’s case, too many characters spoil the plot! The first half is chaotic and takes ages to establish the story. Too many names are thrown in, and the maker takes huge artistic liberties in creating a world that feels distinctly removed from the society that India was in 1947. It also doesn’t help that none of them speaks normally in the film. In Geetu Mohandas’ make-believe world, they exchange manufactured dialogues. The atmospheric film is heavy on the eyes and ears, where action sequences are thrown in arbitrarily.

<p>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups is the big release of the week. Starring Yash, Nayanthara, and Kiara Advani in the lead, the film is mounted on a huge scale. But its overindulgent plot and over the top drama mar the film completely.&nbsp;</p>

Toxic movie review: Yash's high-decibel action drama is a circus of absurdities

<p>After courting controversy for weeks and intense online criticism over its highly sexual content and graphic violence, Yash’s much-awaited action thriller <i>Toxic </i>has cleared a major hurdle ahead of its theatrical release. The Geetu Mohandas directorial has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts, paving the way for its big-screen debut on August 26. The decision has sparked buzz online, with netizens questioning the censor board, which had cut a kissing scene from the recently released&nbsp;<i>Spider-Man: Brand New Day</i>&nbsp;ahead of its release in India.</p><h2>Toxic clears CBFC certification without any cuts</h2><p>Ahead of its theatrical release, <i>Toxic </i>has cleared CBFC certification with an ‘A’ rating, citing intense violence and sexual content. The film has also been given a confirmed runtime of 3 hours and 12 minutes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Being billed as one of the boldest and most violent Indian films, the film has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification with no cuts and only two small modifications. The makers have allegedly been asked to mute and replace two words and phrases in the Kannada version, with similar changes in the English subtitles. Additionally, the statutory anti-smoking and anti-drinking warning will be added.</p>

Toxic clears CBFC certification

<p>In the UK, the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) has classified Yash’s upcoming thriller <i>Toxic</i> as an 18+ film. The certification reflects the highest content ratings for violence, sex, and injury detail.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/yash-s-toxic-gets-adult-rating-in-uk-ahead-of-august-26-release-cited-for-strong-violence-and-sex-1787224541865"><strong>Yash's Toxic gets adult rating in UK ahead of August 26 release; Cited for 'strong violence and sex'</strong></a></p><h2>Internet reacts</h2><p>As soon as the news went viral, it sparked a massive storm online, with many netizens expressing their opinions and comparing the duplicity of the CBFC, which censored a kissing scene from the Spider-Man film recently but cleared Toxic without any cuts. One user wrote, "That shows how CBFC is corrupted; they cut a kiss scene in Spider-Man, and now they didn't cut anything in <i>TOXIC.</i>" Another user claimed, "Double Standards from CBFC, they've issue with only Hollywood movies."</p>

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<p>One Reddit user wrote, "They only have a problem with Spider-Man kissing scenes... that's harmful for our culture, lol." Another asked, "Isn't this film being considered far more violent than <i>Dhurandhar</i>? How come there were more cuts in <i>Dhurandhar </i>than this one?" One user questioned, "<i>Dhurandhar</i> got an A rating with so many muted words. <i>Obsession</i> got an A rating with two cuts. <i>Deadpool</i> trilogy got an A rating with blurred violence and beeps."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-trailer-launch-event-kiara-advani-says-geetu-mohandas-yash-manifested-her-as-nadia-1786206722056"><strong>Toxic trailer launch: Kiara Advani says Geetu, Yash 'manifested' her as Nadia</strong></a></p><h2>CBFC cut kissing scene from Spider-Man: Brand New Day</h2><p>Ahead of the Indian release of <i>Spider-Man: Brand New Day</i>, the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) cut an 8-second romantic kissing sequence featuring Tom Holland and Zendaya. The film was cleared with a UA 13+ rating, where such scenes are strictly banned in UA-rated films.</p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p>The Geetu Mohandas directorial <i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> received an A certificate from the CBFC. Set in Goa during the transition from the early 1940s to the 1970s, it stars an ensemble cast including Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash’s action drama is being filmed simultaneously in English and Kannada, with planned dubs in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and other languages for a global audience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The multilingual action thriller was originally scheduled for release on March 19, 2026. It was later moved to June 4 and is now set for a global release on August 26, 2026.<br>&nbsp;</p>

After facing criticism for its sexual content and strong bloody violence, Yash's Toxic has been cleared by the CBFC without any cuts, paving the way for its August 28 theatrical release.

After courting controversy for weeks and intense online criticism over its highly sexual content and graphic violence, Yash’s much-awaited action thriller Toxic has cleared a major hurdle ahead of its theatrical release. The Geetu Mohandas directorial has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) without any cuts, paving the way for its big-screen debut on August 26. The decision has sparked buzz online, with netizens questioning the censor board, which had cut a kissing scene from the recently released Spider-Man: Brand New Day ahead of its release in India. Toxic clears CBFC certification without any cuts Ahead of its theatrical release, Toxic has cleared CBFC certification with an ‘A’ rating, citing intense violence and sexual content. The film has also been given a confirmed runtime of 3 hours and 12 minutes. Being billed as one of the boldest and most violent Indian films, the film has been passed by the Central Board of Film Certification with no cuts and only two small modifications. The makers have allegedly been asked to mute and replace two words and phrases in the Kannada version, with similar changes in the English subtitles. Additionally, the statutory anti-smoking and anti-drinking warning will be added.

<p>Despite facing criticism for its sexual content and bloody violence, Yash's Toxic has been cleared by the CBFC without any cuts, paving the way for its August 26 theatrical release.</p>

Yash's Toxic cleared by CBFC with no cuts, netizens react 'They only have a problem with Spider-Man kissing scenes'

<p>Yash’s much-awaited <i>Toxic </i>is set to hit theatres on August 26 after months of facing several controversies and criticism online. As Geetu Mohandas’ action thriller nears its theatrical release, the film has received an adult rating in the UK. With a runtime of 3 hours and 14 minutes, <i>Toxic </i>has been classified for strong bloody violence and sexual content, adding another buzz ahead of its release.</p><h2>Yash’s Toxic receives adult rating in the UK</h2><p>According to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), Yash's upcoming thriller Toxic has been classified as an adult-rated film (18+). The certification is based on the highest possible content ratings for violence, sex, and injury detail.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Analysing the reports, the British censor gave five out of five for violence, injury detail, and sex. This was followed by threat and horror, language, drugs, sexual violence and sexual threat, and suicide and self-harm, each of which received four out of five.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Toxic is now rated 18 in UK <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToxicTheMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToxicTheMovie</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/YashBOSS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#YashBOSS</a> <a href="https://x.com/TheNameIsYash?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TheNameIsYash</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a> <a href="https://t.co/dCzd2xs9YW">pic.twitter.com/dCzd2xs9YW</a></p>&mdash; ಅಚ್ಚು || Acchu (@TheYashFC) <a href="https://x.com/TheYashFC/status/2089764848783761476?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 18, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<p>The UK description reportedly presents the film as an action drama about a powerful drug cartel leader in Goa who sows the seeds of his own destruction.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>An 18+ movie is not suitable for children because it contains mature content that can negatively impact their psychological and emotional development.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-yash-reveals-he-protected-kiara-advani-as-a-bodyguard-on-sets-during-her-pregnancy-1786684851064"><strong>Toxic: Yash says he protected Kiara as a bodyguard on sets during her pregnancy</strong></a></p><h2>Is Toxic more graphic than Dhurandhar?</h2><p>The UK certification has also drawn comparisons to Aditya Dhar's mega-hit film <i>Dhurandhar: The Revenge</i>. Before Toxic, the Ranveer Singh-starrer received five out of five for violence and four out of five for threat, horror, and language. However, its ratings for sex and injury detail were three out of five, lower than Toxic’s ratings.</p>

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<p>Based on the BBFC ratings alone, <i>Toxic </i>appears to feature more graphic violence and sexual content than <i>Dhurandhar: The Revenge</i>.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/toxic-new-poster-out-yash-s-intense-avatar-raises-excitement-a-month-ahead-of-global-release-1785060288300"><strong>Toxic new poster out: Yash’s intense avatar raises excitement</strong></a></p><h2>Yash says Toxic is not for children</h2><p>Recently, Yash appeared on Rajat Sharma’s show, <i>Aap Ki Adalat</i>, where the <i>KGF </i>star spoke openly about the audience his latest film is meant for. While urging parents to be mindful before taking young viewers to the theatres, Yash said, “Children should not watch this film. They should stay at home. It has not been made for children, and that is very clear.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He added, “Adults know what is right and wrong. They can choose what they want to see, what they want to learn from the film, and what they don’t want to do in life. But the film is very genuine and has a deep story.”</p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p>The Geetu Mohandas directorial <i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> received an A certificate from the CBFC. Set in Goa during the transition from the early 1940s to the 1970s. It stars an ensemble cast including Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash’s action drama is being filmed simultaneously in English and Kannada, with planned dubs in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and other languages for a global audience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The multilingual action thriller was originally scheduled for release on March 19, 2026. It was later moved to June 4 and is now set to take place on August 26, 2026, globally.</p>

Yash's Toxic is set to release on August 26 after several postponements and controversies. Nearing its release date, Geetu Mohandas' upcoming thriller has received an adult rating in the UK for strong bloody violence and sexual content.

Yash’s much-awaited Toxic is set to hit theatres on August 26 after months of facing several controversies and criticism online. As Geetu Mohandas’ action thriller nears its theatrical release, the film has received an adult rating in the UK. With a runtime of 3 hours and 14 minutes, Toxic has been classified for strong bloody violence and sexual content, adding another buzz ahead of its release. Yash’s Toxic receives adult rating in the UK According to the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), Yash's upcoming thriller Toxic has been classified as an adult-rated film (18+). The certification is based on the highest possible content ratings for violence, sex, and injury detail. Analysing the reports, the British censor gave five out of five for violence, injury detail, and sex. This was followed by threat and horror, language, drugs, sexual violence and sexual threat, and suicide and self-harm, each of which received four out of five.

<p>Yash's Toxic is set to release on August 26 after several postponements and controversies. Nearing its release date, Geetu Mohandas' upcoming thriller has received an adult rating in the UK for strong bloody violence and sexual content.</p>

Yash's Toxic gets adult rating in UK ahead of August 26 release; Cited for 'strong violence and sex'

<p>Years after veteran film producer Allu Aravind questioned Yash’s popularity before KGF, the actor has responded to the remark, saying the audience is ‘never wrong’. Speaking about the long-running discussion over who should get more credit for a blockbuster film, Yash admitted that KGF did change his career trajectory, but added that an actor’s contribution cannot be separated from a film’s success.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For those unversed, in 2023, Allu Aravind had questioned Yash’s standing in the film industry before KGF, while making a broader point about production scale and how actors benefit when a film does well.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>‘Cinema doesn’t just belong to a producer’</h2><p>Yash recently appeared on Aap Ki Adalat and spoke about KGF and the success that followed. When he asked about Allu Aravind’s comment about actors benefiting the most from a film success, Yash admitted that KGF had brought him wider recognition.&nbsp;</p><p>"It is true. But I also believe that cinema doesn’t just belong to a producer," he said, adding that filmmaking depends on the work of many people and departments. Yash, though, admitted that actors receive the larger attention when a film does well.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"So many people work in cinema, but only the actor gets credits. Be it a character artist or a writer, everyone works hard in cinema, but if an actor is not able to carry it, the film will not work,” the Toxic star said.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash also explained why actors receive enormous recognition when a film connects with viewers, saying the ability to communicate emotions and connect with audiences despite the pressures of performing is an important part of that process.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash added, "I feel the audience is right; sometimes I wonder why does actor win all the love." He continued, "And I truly believe that the audience is never wrong. They respect everyone and are aware of who deserves to earn more respect."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-star-yash-responds-to-rashmika-mandanna-s-mr-showoff-comment-who-i-am-doesn-t-change-1786871165066">Toxic star Yash reacts to Rashmika Mandanna's 'Mr Showoff' remark years later</a></p><h2>What did Allu Aravind say back in 2023?</h2><p>Allu Aravind’s original comments had drawn criticism from Yash’s fans in 2023. The veteran producer had remarked, "Who was Yash before the release of the KGF movie?" and argued that the scale and richness of the production helped make the film become a blockbuster.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While Yash had maintained silence over the remark, his fans had pushed back, stating that actor had established a career in the Kannada film industry before KGF was made. The film’s success helped him become a pan-India star.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash is now preparing for the release of Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas and produced by him.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film stars Yash along with Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth. The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on August 26.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash will also play Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, slated to release in Diwali 2026. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/yash-creates-history-toxic-makes-him-the-only-kannada-star-with-two-imax-films-1786537849560/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/yash-creates-history-toxic-makes-him-the-only-kannada-star-with-two-imax-films-1786537849560/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Yash has opened up about his KGF success, admitting that the film gave him stardom. However, he also mentioned that the success of a film doesn't belong to one person only. 

Years after veteran film producer Allu Aravind questioned Yash’s popularity before KGF, the actor has responded to the remark, saying the audience is ‘never wrong’. Speaking about the long-running discussion over who should get more credit for a blockbuster film, Yash admitted that KGF did change his career trajectory, but added that an actor’s contribution cannot be separated from a film’s success. For those unversed, in 2023, Allu Aravind had questioned Yash’s standing in the film industry before KGF, while making a broader point about production scale and how actors benefit when a film does well. ‘Cinema doesn’t just belong to a producer’ Yash recently appeared on Aap Ki Adalat and spoke about KGF and the success that followed. When he asked about Allu Aravind’s comment about actors benefiting the most from a film success, Yash admitted that KGF had brought him wider recognition. "It is true. But I also believe that cinema doesn’t just belong to a producer," he said, adding that filmmaking depends on the work of many people and departments. Yash, though, admitted that actors receive the larger attention when a film does well. "So many people work in cinema, but only the actor gets credits. Be it a character artist or a writer, everyone works hard in cinema, but if an actor is not able to carry it, the film will not work,” the Toxic star said. Yash also explained why actors receive enormous recognition when a film connects with viewers, saying the ability to communicate emotions and connect with audiences despite the pressures of performing is an important part of that process. Yash added, "I feel the audience is right; sometimes I wonder why does actor win all the love." He continued, "And I truly believe that the audience is never wrong. They respect everyone and are aware of who deserves to earn more respect." Also read: Toxic star Yash reacts to Rashmika Mandanna's 'Mr Showoff' remark years later What did Allu Aravind say back in 2023? Allu Aravind’s original comments had drawn criticism from Yash’s fans in 2023. The veteran producer had remarked, "Who was Yash before the release of the KGF movie?" and argued that the scale and richness of the production helped make the film become a blockbuster. While Yash had maintained silence over the remark, his fans had pushed back, stating that actor had established a career in the Kannada film industry before KGF was made. The film’s success helped him become a pan-India star. Yash is now preparing for the release of Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas and produced by him. The film stars Yash along with Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth. The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on August 26. Yash will also play Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, slated to release in Diwali 2026. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita. https://www.wionews.com/videos/yash-creates-history-toxic-makes-him-the-only-kannada-star-with-two-imax-films-1786537849560/embed

<p>Yash has opened up about his KGF success, admitting that the film gave him stardom. However, he also mentioned that the success of a film doesn't belong to one person only.&nbsp;</p>

Yash responds to Allu Aravind's 'Who was Yash before KGF?' comment: 'Cinema doesn't just belong to a producer'

<p>Yash and Kiara Advani are gearing up for the release of their much-anticipated thriller Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. During the music launch in Mumbai on August 13, the actor shared a touching gesture from the sets. He revealed how he looked out for Kiara during her pregnancy and became extra protective of his co-star, often staying by her side like a bodyguard.&nbsp;</p><h2>Yash says he protected pregnant Kiara on set</h2><p>At the Mumbai audio launch for Toxic on Thursday, Yash shared that he and the film’s director, Geetu Mohandas, became extra protective toward Kiara Advani as she was pregnant during the shoot. Speaking about Advani’s commitment to the film, Yash said, “How do I say it? I think she is such a professional actor. She came into this film; I was a little worried because it's too demanding. The first time we spoke, she said, 'Have you ever done a rain sequence and all?' I said, 'Never, but it's going to be good and easy'. Then I saw her.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">NOT JUST A HERO, A TRUE GENTLEMAN ❤️👏<br><br>Yash revealed how he and Geetu were extra protective of Kiara during the Toxic shoot, taking care of her like bouncers and bodyguards. 🥹❤️ He also appreciated Kiara’s dedication and commitment throughout the journey.<br><br>A hero shines on… <a href="https://t.co/mvoSOThhkU">pic.twitter.com/mvoSOThhkU</a></p>&mdash; 𓆩♛ 𝙍𝙤𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘼𝙨𝙝𝙪 ♛𓆪 (@Dudey212530) <a href="https://x.com/Dudey212530/status/2088105182945309012?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 14, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

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<p>The actor further shared how dedicated Kiara Advani was throughout the film despite being pregnant. Yash described the protective gesture from him and the director toward Advani. "But the way she dedicated herself, and I must say, even after she was pregnant, she came with 100% commitment. I was more worried; Geetu was more worried. We were like bouncers/bodyguards on set; we used to take care of her, but she has really dedicated herself. Thank you, Kiara; this one is special," Yash said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-trailer-yash-reveals-release-time-with-a-striking-poster-1786176142792"><strong>Toxic trailer: Yash reveals release time with a striking poster</strong></a></p><h2>Kiara Advani's 'Tabaahi' controversy</h2><p>Soon after <i>Toxic </i>makers unveiled the dark romantic track, "Tabaahi", from the movie on July 8, 2026, several netizens targeted Kiara, questioning her moral values over intimate on-screen scenes with her male co-star, Yash. The online backlash sparked widespread discussions about double standards in the film industry after marriage and motherhood.</p>

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<p>At the Bengaluru trailer launch on August 8, Yash defended Kiara against the backlash and said, “As an actor, you have to go through this, unfortunately. Don’t care about it. Whatever you believe in, you should do, and people will celebrate, and people will appreciate. It’s just that we are a little ahead of the times.”</p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p><i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> is an upcoming action-drama set in Goa during the transition period from the early 1940s to the 1970s. The Geethu Mohandas directorial stars an ensemble cast including Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash’s action drama is being filmed simultaneously in English and Kannada, with planned dubs in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and other languages for a global audience.</p>

During the Mumbai audio launch, Yash shared how he looked after Kiara Advani during her pregnancy while filming Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups. The actor said he stayed by her side like a bodyguard on set.

Yash and Kiara Advani are gearing up for the release of their much-anticipated thriller Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. During the music launch in Mumbai on August 13, the actor shared a touching gesture from the sets. He revealed how he looked out for Kiara during her pregnancy and became extra protective of his co-star, often staying by her side like a bodyguard. Yash says he protected pregnant Kiara on set At the Mumbai audio launch for Toxic on Thursday, Yash shared that he and the film’s director, Geetu Mohandas, became extra protective toward Kiara Advani as she was pregnant during the shoot. Speaking about Advani’s commitment to the film, Yash said, “How do I say it? I think she is such a professional actor. She came into this film; I was a little worried because it's too demanding. The first time we spoke, she said, 'Have you ever done a rain sequence and all?' I said, 'Never, but it's going to be good and easy'. Then I saw her.”

<p>During the Mumbai audio launch, Yash shared how he looked after Kiara Advani during her pregnancy while filming Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups. The actor said he stayed by her side like a bodyguard on set.</p>

Toxic: Yash reveals he protected Kiara Advani like a bodyguard on sets during her pregnancy

<p>The trailer of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was unveiled on Saturday, giving fans a glimpse into the dark world of the action thriller. While the 4.38-minute clip received widespread praise for the scale and performance, many also questioned a particular sequence that quickly took over social media.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the scene, Yash appears bare-bodied while holding a bottle, with the intimate area censored in the trailer. The brief shot has sparked conversation across social media, and many viewers also drew parallels with Ranbir Kapoor’s bold sequence in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 2023 film Animal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-trailer-out-yash-s-father-son-face-off-promises-action-redemption-and-destruction-1786197991363"><strong>Toxic trailer: Yash's father-son face-off promises action, redemption</strong></a></p><h2>Internet reacts to Yash's nude scene</h2><p>As soon as the trailer surfaced online, social media users began sharing side-by-side images of Yash and Ranbir from the respective films. Reacting to the sequence, one X user wrote, "Yash done PHD in copying and Inspiring Ranbir." Another said, "Seeing this still reminded me of Ranbir Kapoor's from Animal."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Copy from Animal?" said one. "Bro thinks he’s Ranbir Kapoor," read another comment.</p><p>However, some fans also showed support to the actor, saying, "Yash is going to show Ranbir what a real Animal looks like."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-trailer-launch-event-kiara-advani-says-geetu-mohandas-yash-manifested-her-as-nadia-1786206722056"><strong>Toxic trailer launch: Kiara Advani says there will be a ‘different Kiara’ after the film</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Copy from Animal ? 😳 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/yash?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#yash</a>� <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#toxic</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ranbirkapoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ranbirkapoor</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/animal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#animal</a> <a href="https://t.co/8kA0jSbQqi">https://t.co/8kA0jSbQqi</a> <a href="https://t.co/Hib3PlZRGd">pic.twitter.com/Hib3PlZRGd</a></p>&mdash; itss_ravidubey 🏹 (@VishnuJ78533336) <a href="https://x.com/VishnuJ78533336/status/2086112700996931615?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>While one user claimed, "This movie will not be 10% of Animal." Another user said, "Just adding adult scenes and nudity doesn't mean it will match the intensity or standards of Animal."</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yash is going to show Ranbir what a real Animal looks like 🔥🔥<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a> <a href="https://t.co/swUATtCZFX">pic.twitter.com/swUATtCZFX</a></p>&mdash; A R E S (@aresthethird2) <a href="https://x.com/aresthethird2/status/2086089579246104886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/toxic-new-poster-out-yash-s-intense-avatar-raises-excitement-a-month-ahead-of-global-release-1785060288300"><strong>Toxic new poster out: Yash’s intense avatar raises excitement a month ahead of global release</strong></a></p><h2>Why are fans comparing Toxic to Animal?</h2><p>Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal became one of the most commercially successful Indian films of 2023 despite generating considerable backlash over its violence and portrayal of masculinity.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film followed Ranvijay as his struggling relationship with his father, Balbir Singh, shaped his violent journey.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/alpha-toxic-ramayana-most-anticipated-indian-films-slated-for-second-half-of-2026-1782974350860"><strong>Alpha, Toxic, Ramayana: Most awaited Indian films slated for second half of 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Yash done PhD in copying and Inspiring Ranbir 🔥<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToxicTrailer?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToxicTrailer</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RanbirKapoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RanbirKapoor</a> <a href="https://t.co/qFbZwGsiii">pic.twitter.com/qFbZwGsiii</a></p>&mdash; ʙᴀɴɢʙᴀɴɢ😎🔥 (@RoonaVikranth) <a href="https://x.com/RoonaVikranth/status/2086091573071425768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film’s bold imagery and mature content became frequent talking points during its theatrical run. Now, Yash’s Toxic appears to be exploring a similarly dark and violent space, which has led some viewers to draw comparisons between the two films.</p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p>Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the cast also features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. They play Ganga, Nadia, Elizabeth, Mellisa and Rebecca, respectively.<br><br>The period action thriller is set against the backdrop of Goa’s criminal underworld. The trailer has revealed that Yash is portraying dual roles. Venkat K. Narayana is producing the film under KVN Productions, with Yash backing it through Monster Mind Creations.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After multiple delays, Toxic is now slated to arrive in cinemas on August 26, 2026. The film will release in Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and English.</p>

Following the release of Geetu Mohandas' Toxic trailer, social media is flooded with mixed reactions, particularly for a bold scene in which Yash appears nude. Read on to know more.

The trailer of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was unveiled on Saturday, giving fans a glimpse into the dark world of the action thriller. While the 4.38-minute clip received widespread praise for the scale and performance, many also questioned a particular sequence that quickly took over social media. In the scene, Yash appears bare-bodied while holding a bottle, with the intimate area censored in the trailer. The brief shot has sparked conversation across social media, and many viewers also drew parallels with Ranbir Kapoor’s bold sequence in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s 2023 film Animal. Also Read: Toxic trailer: Yash's father-son face-off promises action, redemption Internet reacts to Yash's nude scene As soon as the trailer surfaced online, social media users began sharing side-by-side images of Yash and Ranbir from the respective films. Reacting to the sequence, one X user wrote, "Yash done PHD in copying and Inspiring Ranbir." Another said, "Seeing this still reminded me of Ranbir Kapoor's from Animal." "Copy from Animal?" said one. "Bro thinks he’s Ranbir Kapoor," read another comment. However, some fans also showed support to the actor, saying, "Yash is going to show Ranbir what a real Animal looks like." Also Read: Toxic trailer launch: Kiara Advani says there will be a ‘different Kiara’ after the film

<p>Following the release of Geetu Mohandas' Toxic trailer, social media is flooded with mixed reactions, particularly for a bold scene in which Yash appears nude. Read on to know more.</p>

Yash’s nude scene in Toxic trailer goes viral; netizens compares it to Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal

<p>The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups unveiled the trailer of the film on Saturday, giving fans a glimpse into Yash's much-awaited action thriller. At the trailer launch event, held on Saturday, Kiara Advani opened up about her experience of working on the film and revealed what drew her to the character Nadia.</p><h2>Kiara speaks about Toxic</h2><p>The actress chose an elegant look for the Bengaluru event and wore a striking white corset ensemble featuring sheer straps, a sculpted waist with peplum detailing, and a sleek, fitted skirt.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>When Kiara was asked what attracted her to the role, she credited director Geetu Mohandas and Yash for seeing something in her that she herself had not recognised at the time.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-trailer-out-yash-s-father-son-face-off-promises-action-redemption-and-destruction-1786197991363"><strong>Toxic trailer: Yash's father-son face-off promises action, redemption</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"So, I truly believe that Geetu and Yash manifested for me to be Nadia in this film. They saw it in me and believed that I was capable of this much before I knew that it would be a receipt that I was ready to take as an actor," she said. "Today when I watch every little bit of our film, I just want to say thank you. Thank you Geetu and thank you Yash for giving me a part that I know will make me very special as an actor in my film."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She further added, "You have spoiled every actor and me in this room, on this film, I am sure you all will agree with me that what we have tasted is now going to make us want so much more. There is just going to be so much more greed here with every film we step into."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-trailer-yash-reveals-release-time-with-a-striking-poster-1786176142792"><strong>Toxic trailer: Yash reveals release time with a striking poster</strong></a></p><p><br>Expressing her gratitude to the makers, she added, "I cannot wait for the world to experience Nadia. I don't know how to describe her in one word. So I am just going to let you all experience it."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"But I also want to take a moment to congratulate the fabulous cast that we have. It was such a joy to watch each one of you on screen and to work with each one of you. And our technical teams.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/toxic-new-poster-out-yash-s-intense-avatar-raises-excitement-a-month-ahead-of-global-release-1785060288300"><strong>Toxic new poster out: Yash’s intense avatar raises excitement a month ahead of global release</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/alpha-toxic-ramayana-most-anticipated-indian-films-slated-for-second-half-of-2026-1782974350860"><strong>Alpha, Toxic, Ramayana: Most awaited Indian films slated for second half of 2026</strong></a></p><h2>About the trailer and the film</h2><p>The trailer showcases the sprawling world of power, betrayal, violence and complicated relationships. Yash appears in dual roles, portraying Raya and his son Ticket, setting up an intense father-son conflict.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Alongside Yash, the trailer offers glimpses of Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic promises action, drama and complex character relationships against a larger-than-life backdrop. The film has been shot simultaneously in Kannada and English and will also be released in dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. The film is scheduled to release on August 26, 2026.<br>&nbsp;</p>

At the trailer launch event of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Kiara Advani spoke about her experience of working on the film and expressed gratitude to Yash and director Geetu Mohandas.

The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups unveiled the trailer of the film on Saturday, giving fans a glimpse into Yash's much-awaited action thriller. At the trailer launch event, held on Saturday, Kiara Advani opened up about her experience of working on the film and revealed what drew her to the character Nadia. Kiara speaks about Toxic The actress chose an elegant look for the Bengaluru event and wore a striking white corset ensemble featuring sheer straps, a sculpted waist with peplum detailing, and a sleek, fitted skirt. When Kiara was asked what attracted her to the role, she credited director Geetu Mohandas and Yash for seeing something in her that she herself had not recognised at the time. Also Read: Toxic trailer: Yash's father-son face-off promises action, redemption "So, I truly believe that Geetu and Yash manifested for me to be Nadia in this film. They saw it in me and believed that I was capable of this much before I knew that it would be a receipt that I was ready to take as an actor," she said. "Today when I watch every little bit of our film, I just want to say thank you. Thank you Geetu and thank you Yash for giving me a part that I know will make me very special as an actor in my film." She further added, "You have spoiled every actor and me in this room, on this film, I am sure you all will agree with me that what we have tasted is now going to make us want so much more. There is just going to be so much more greed here with every film we step into." Also Read: Toxic trailer: Yash reveals release time with a striking poster Expressing her gratitude to the makers, she added, "I cannot wait for the world to experience Nadia. I don't know how to describe her in one word. So I am just going to let you all experience it." "But I also want to take a moment to congratulate the fabulous cast that we have. It was such a joy to watch each one of you on screen and to work with each one of you. And our technical teams. Also Read: Toxic new poster out: Yash’s intense avatar raises excitement a month ahead of global release

<p>At the trailer launch event of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Kiara Advani spoke about her experience of working on the film and expressed gratitude to Yash and director Geetu Mohandas.</p>

Toxic trailer launch: Kiara Advani says there will be a ‘different Kiara’ after the film

<p>The much-anticipated trailer for <i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> is finally out, offering a first glimpse into a sprawling world where chaos meets chaos, loyalties are tested, and every character carries a story of their own. Headlined by Yash, the trailer presents the film as a larger-than-life magnum opus combining high-octane action and scale with an emotionally charged narrative rooted in love, hunger for power, betrayal and redemption.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>From striking visuals and explosive action to layered characters and intense relationships, the trailer promises a gangster saga that is as emotionally driven as it is spectacular.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-trailer-yash-reveals-release-time-with-a-striking-poster-1786176142792"><strong>Toxic trailer: Yash reveals release time with a striking poster</strong></a></p><h2>Toxic trailer</h2><p>At the heart of <i>Toxic </i>lies the complex relationship between Raya and his son, Ticket, adding an emotional core to the larger-than-life gangster world. The trailer also introduces a web of relationships and rivalries, with glimpses into the character arc of Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi. The ensemble makes a strong impression, with each actor bringing distinct shades and intensity to their characters.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Award-winning filmmaker Geetu Mohandas brings her distinctive storytelling and visual sensibility to <i>Toxic</i>, creating an immersive and unpredictable world. The trailer sets up a Yash vs Yash face-off, with Yash portraying both Raya and Ticket — a father and son on opposite sides of an explosive conflict.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/toxic-new-poster-out-yash-s-intense-avatar-raises-excitement-a-month-ahead-of-global-release-1785060288300"><strong>Toxic new poster out: Yash’s intense avatar raises excitement a month ahead of global release</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Beyond this central battle, the trailer showcases the film’s ambitious world-building through high-octane action, thrilling sequences, striking production design and atmospheric visuals. The cinematography further enhances its dark, textured and visually arresting world, while Geetu brings together action, emotion and intricate character dynamics into an ambitious cinematic experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/alpha-toxic-ramayana-most-anticipated-indian-films-slated-for-second-half-of-2026-1782974350860"><strong>Alpha, Toxic, Ramayana: Most awaited Indian films slated for second half of 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kiara-advani-reveals-why-she-chose-toxic-says-character-offered-her-all-the-meat-an-actor-longs-for-1785423311179"><strong>Kiara Advani reveals why she chose Toxic, says character offered her 'all the meat an actor longs for'</strong></a></p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p>Shot simultaneously in English and Kannada, <i>Toxic </i>will also be released in dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, taking its world of action, thrill and larger-than-life storytelling to audiences across languages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Directed by Geetu Mohandas,<i> Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> stars Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi in pivotal roles. Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on 26 August 2026.</p>

The makers of Yash's Toxic have finally unveiled the trailer of much-awaited film, sparking excitement among the fans. Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, the cast also features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi.

The much-anticipated trailer for Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is finally out, offering a first glimpse into a sprawling world where chaos meets chaos, loyalties are tested, and every character carries a story of their own. Headlined by Yash, the trailer presents the film as a larger-than-life magnum opus combining high-octane action and scale with an emotionally charged narrative rooted in love, hunger for power, betrayal and redemption. From striking visuals and explosive action to layered characters and intense relationships, the trailer promises a gangster saga that is as emotionally driven as it is spectacular. Also Read: Toxic trailer: Yash reveals release time with a striking poster Toxic trailer At the heart of Toxic lies the complex relationship between Raya and his son, Ticket, adding an emotional core to the larger-than-life gangster world. The trailer also introduces a web of relationships and rivalries, with glimpses into the character arc of Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi. The ensemble makes a strong impression, with each actor bringing distinct shades and intensity to their characters. Award-winning filmmaker Geetu Mohandas brings her distinctive storytelling and visual sensibility to Toxic, creating an immersive and unpredictable world. The trailer sets up a Yash vs Yash face-off, with Yash portraying both Raya and Ticket — a father and son on opposite sides of an explosive conflict. Also Read: Toxic new poster out: Yash’s intense avatar raises excitement a month ahead of global release Beyond this central battle, the trailer showcases the film’s ambitious world-building through high-octane action, thrilling sequences, striking production design and atmospheric visuals. The cinematography further enhances its dark, textured and visually arresting world, while Geetu brings together action, emotion and intricate character dynamics into an ambitious cinematic experience. Also Read: Alpha, Toxic, Ramayana: Most awaited Indian films slated for second half of 2026

<p>The makers of Yash's Toxic have finally unveiled the trailer of the much-awaited film, sparking excitement among the fans. Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, the cast also features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi.</p>

Toxic trailer out! Yash's father-son face-off promises action, redemption and destruction

<p>Finally, after a long wait, the makers of Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have announced the release time of the trailer. The team took to social media to confirm that it will be unveiled today in the evening, sparking a wave of excitement among fans.</p><h2>Toxic trailer</h2><p>The trailer countdown was shared with a striking new poster on the internet. The actor appears in an intense avatar, dressed in black and walking towards the camera while flames, smoke and burning debris are seen in the backdrop.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-trailer-release-date-announced-yash-s-new-poster-sets-the-internet-buzzing-1785578971841"><strong>Toxic trailer release date announced: Yash's new poster sets the internet buzzing</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"DETONATING. 7:01 PM | TODAY," the poster read. The trailer is expected to release simultaneously in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The announcement has further fueled excitement around the film, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on August 26 after multiple delays.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/toxic-new-poster-out-yash-s-intense-avatar-raises-excitement-a-month-ahead-of-global-release-1785060288300"><strong>Toxic new poster out: Yash’s intense avatar raises excitement a month ahead of global release</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The trailer launch will also feature actor and comedian Danish Sait as the host. The makers announced his involvement through another promotional poster. "Some fairy tales are narrated by voices. This one is hosted by a sensation. Catch @danishsait live at the #ToxicTrailer Launch on 08.08.2026," it read.</p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p>Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is said to be a gangster action thriller set against the backdrop of Goa in the late 1990s. The story follows a powerful drug cartel and a world shaped by violence, fear and betrayal.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/alpha-toxic-ramayana-most-anticipated-indian-films-slated-for-second-half-of-2026-1782974350860"><strong>Alpha, Toxic, Ramayana: Most awaited Indian films slated for second half of 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

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<p>&nbsp;</p><p>As per reports, Yash is playing dual characters in the film, and the cast includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi, Sudev Nair and Amit Tiwari in key roles.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kiara-advani-reveals-why-she-chose-toxic-says-character-offered-her-all-the-meat-an-actor-longs-for-1785423311179"><strong>Kiara Advani reveals why she chose Toxic, says character offered her 'all the meat an actor longs for'</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film is written by Geetu Mohandas and Yash and has been shot in both Kannada and English. It will be released in dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The film also marks Yash's return to the big screen following the success of KGF: Chapter 2. Toxic was originally scheduled to release on March 19 but was subsequently pushed to June 4 before landing on its current August 26 release date.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

The makers of Toxic on Saturday announced the trailer release time of Yash's much-awaited action thriller. The team took to social media to confirm that it will be unveiled today in the evening with a striking new poster.

Finally, after a long wait, the makers of Yash's Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have announced the release time of the trailer. The team took to social media to confirm that it will be unveiled today in the evening, sparking a wave of excitement among fans. Toxic trailer The trailer countdown was shared with a striking new poster on the internet. The actor appears in an intense avatar, dressed in black and walking towards the camera while flames, smoke and burning debris are seen in the backdrop. Also Read: Toxic trailer release date announced: Yash's new poster sets the internet buzzing "DETONATING. 7:01 PM | TODAY," the poster read. The trailer is expected to release simultaneously in Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam. The announcement has further fueled excitement around the film, which is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on August 26 after multiple delays.

<p>The makers of Toxic on Saturday announced the trailer release time of Yash's much-awaited action thriller. The team took to social media to confirm that it will be unveiled today in the evening with a striking new poster.</p>

Toxic trailer: Yash reveals release time with a striking poster

<p>Yash's Toxic is gearing up to become one of the biggest releases of 2026, and the makers of the film recently released Madhosh, a romantic track featuring Yash and Tara Sutaria. The voice behind the song is Siddharth Basrur, an artist who has criss-crossed indie rock, metal and playback singing in his musical journey.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Best known for fronting progressive metal band Goddess Gagged and churning out memorable tracks in movies like Haunted 3D, Players and David, Basrur has always jumped across genres with ease. However, his latest outing came with a unique challenge as the singer recorded Madhosh in multiple languages while maintaining the same emotional intensity in each version.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In an exclusive conversation with <i>WION</i>, Basrur spoke about the making of Madhosh, collaborating with composer Tanishk Bagchi, and getting feedback from Yash on the song.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-trailer-release-date-announced-yash-s-new-poster-sets-the-internet-buzzing-1785578971841"><strong> Toxic trailer release date announced: Yash's new poster sets the internet buzzing</strong></a></p><p><br><strong>WION: What was your first reaction when you heard the composition of Madhosh, and what was the brief Geetu Mohandas gave you for the song?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Siddharth Basrur:</strong> I’ve worked with Tanishk before, so when he shared the composition and brief with me, I instantly connected with it. I was genuinely excited because it turned out to be one of the most challenging songs I’ve recorded. Madhosh spans multiple languages and takes the listener through a wide range of emotions, which made the recording process both demanding and deeply fulfilling.</p><p><br><strong>WION: The song has been recorded in multiple languages. Which version was the most difficult for you to record and why?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Siddharth Basrur:</strong> The Tamil and Malayalam versions were the most challenging, primarily because of the intricacies of pronunciation and diction. It was important to get every nuance right while preserving the emotion of the song.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kiara-advani-reveals-why-she-chose-toxic-says-character-offered-her-all-the-meat-an-actor-longs-for-1785423311179"><strong>Kiara Advani reveals why she chose Toxic, says character offered her 'all the meat an actor longs for'</strong></a></p><p><br><strong>WION: Can you share your experience working with Tanishk Bagchi, Arslan Nizami and Faheem Abdullah?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Siddharth Basrur:</strong> I’ve been working with Tanishk for quite some time now, so we share a great creative understanding. He, along with Arslan Nizami and Faheem Abdullah, was incredibly encouraging and supportive throughout the entire process. It was a wonderful collaborative experience, and everyone was committed to bringing the emotional essence of Madhosh to life.</p><p><br><strong>WION: What were Yash and Geetu's reactions to the song?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Siddharth Basrur:</strong> I did speak with Yash, and he was very happy with how we delivered all the language versions. The entire team was incredibly supportive throughout the recording process and took the time to help me understand the emotional world of Toxic. That insight really helped me bring Madhosh to life in the way it was envisioned.</p><p>It was heartening to know that they were pleased with the final outcome, and it’s been equally rewarding to see audiences embrace the song with so much love. Watching the reels, fan edits, and reactions across social media has been an amazing experience. It’s always special when a song connects with people on such an emotional level.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-actor-benedict-garrett-calls-out-hypocrisy-of-netizens-targeting-kiara-advani-while-praising-yash-1784203964321"><strong>Toxic actor Benedict Garrett calls out 'hypocrisy' of netizens targeting Kiara Advani while praising Yash</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-starring-yash-lands-in-legal-trouble-activist-moves-to-cbfc-over-obscene-and-offensive-scenes-1768286382307"><strong>Toxic starring Yash lands in legal trouble; activist moves to CBFC over 'obscene and offensive scenes'</strong></a></p><p><br><strong>WION: With AI-generated voices becoming increasingly common in music. Do you see AI is a good creative tool that can enhance music, or as a challenge?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Siddharth Basrur:</strong> Any tool, when used responsibly and creatively, can be beneficial. We saw similar resistance when the industry transitioned from analog to digital. Ultimately, it’s how we choose to use technology that makes the difference.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Quick One-Liners</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: Is there a dream composer, actor, or filmmaker you still hope to collaborate with someday?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Siddharth Basrur: </strong>A.R. Rahman and Ajay-Atul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>WION: Can fans look forward to hearing your voice in any other exciting projects this year?</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Siddharth Basrur: </strong>Absolutely. There are several exciting projects in the pipeline, but I’m not able to talk about them just yet.</p>

Singer Siddharth Basrur, who lent his voice to the track Madhosh from Toxic, has shared about the making of the newly released track, receiving feedback from Yash, and the growing role of AI in music.

Yash's Toxic is gearing up to become one of the biggest releases of 2026, and the makers of the film recently released Madhosh, a romantic track featuring Yash and Tara Sutaria. The voice behind the song is Siddharth Basrur, an artist who has criss-crossed indie rock, metal and playback singing in his musical journey. Best known for fronting progressive metal band Goddess Gagged and churning out memorable tracks in movies like Haunted 3D, Players and David, Basrur has always jumped across genres with ease. However, his latest outing came with a unique challenge as the singer recorded Madhosh in multiple languages while maintaining the same emotional intensity in each version. In an exclusive conversation with WION, Basrur spoke about the making of Madhosh, collaborating with composer Tanishk Bagchi, and getting feedback from Yash on the song. Also Read: Toxic trailer release date announced: Yash's new poster sets the internet buzzing WION: What was your first reaction when you heard the composition of Madhosh, and what was the brief Geetu Mohandas gave you for the song? Siddharth Basrur: I’ve worked with Tanishk before, so when he shared the composition and brief with me, I instantly connected with it. I was genuinely excited because it turned out to be one of the most challenging songs I’ve recorded. Madhosh spans multiple languages and takes the listener through a wide range of emotions, which made the recording process both demanding and deeply fulfilling. WION: The song has been recorded in multiple languages. Which version was the most difficult for you to record and why? Siddharth Basrur: The Tamil and Malayalam versions were the most challenging, primarily because of the intricacies of pronunciation and diction. It was important to get every nuance right while preserving the emotion of the song. Also Read: Kiara Advani reveals why she chose Toxic, says character offered her 'all the meat an actor longs for' WION: Can you share your experience working with Tanishk Bagchi, Arslan Nizami and Faheem Abdullah? Siddharth Basrur: I’ve been working with Tanishk for quite some time now, so we share a great creative understanding. He, along with Arslan Nizami and Faheem Abdullah, was incredibly encouraging and supportive throughout the entire process. It was a wonderful collaborative experience, and everyone was committed to bringing the emotional essence of Madhosh to life. WION: What were Yash and Geetu's reactions to the song? Siddharth Basrur: I did speak with Yash, and he was very happy with how we delivered all the language versions. The entire team was incredibly supportive throughout the recording process and took the time to help me understand the emotional world of Toxic. That insight really helped me bring Madhosh to life in the way it was envisioned. It was heartening to know that they were pleased with the final outcome, and it’s been equally rewarding to see audiences embrace the song with so much love. Watching the reels, fan edits, and reactions across social media has been an amazing experience. It’s always special when a song connects with people on such an emotional level. Also Read: Toxic actor Benedict Garrett calls out 'hypocrisy' of netizens targeting Kiara Advani while praising Yash

<p>Singer Siddharth Basrur, who lent his voice to the track Madhosh from Toxic, has shared about the making of the newly released track, receiving feedback from Yash, and the growing role of AI in music.</p>

Siddharth Basrur calls Toxic's Madhosh 'one of the most challenging songs'; reveals Yash's reaction | Interview

<p>With just days to go before its grand theatrical release on August 26, the makers of&nbsp;<i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups&nbsp;</i>have finally announced the trailer release date, sending fans into a frenzy. Adding to the buzz, the team also dropped a striking new poster of Yash, offering a glimpse into the dark and mysterious world of the movie. The new poster for Geethu Mohandas’s directorial has already sparked excitement and fuelled anticipation for one of the year’s most awaited releases.</p><h2>Toxic trailer release date announced</h2><p>Ending months of anticipation and excitement, the makers have disclosed the trailer release date of one of 2026’s most-awaited projects. Taking to Instagram, the film’s makers announced the release date by sharing a new poster of Yash, captioning it, “The countdown has begun. #ToxicTrailer on 08-08-2026. #Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups in cinemas worldwide from 26-08-2026.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/toxic-new-poster-out-yash-s-intense-avatar-raises-excitement-a-month-ahead-of-global-release-1785060288300"><strong>Toxic new poster out: Yash’s intense avatar raises excitement a month ahead of global release</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The launch will take place at a grand event in Bengaluru before its digital release. Shedding light on the poster, it presents Yash in a dark, moody noir aesthetic, featuring a striking silhouette of his character, Raya, holding a Tommy gun.</p>

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<h2>Toxic controversies</h2><p>Before the film finally hit the screens, the highly anticipated project encountered several speed bumps. Geetu Mohandas' gritty thriller was initially set to release on March 19, but due to the box-office clash with Aditya Dhar's much-acclaimed spy thriller, <i>Dhurandhar</i>, the makers decided to postpone it. It was then shifted to June 4, but the film was pushed again, this time to August.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The movie also sparked intense online and legal controversy over its bold promotional teaser. The first teaser, released in January 2026, showed Yash in a sexually explicit car scene, prompting social activists and the Aam Aadmi Party's (AAP) women's wing in Karnataka to file formal complaints with the Karnataka State Women's Commission and the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the backlash continued when the romantic track “Tabaahi'' featuring Yash and Kiara Advani, was officially released on July 7, 2026. The track soon sparked debate, with netizens criticising the actress for her bold and intimate scenes with her co-star.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/alpha-toxic-ramayana-most-anticipated-indian-films-slated-for-second-half-of-2026-1782974350860"><strong>Alpha, Toxic, Ramayana: Most awaited Indian films slated for second half of 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Advani indirectly responded to criticism by explaining why she chose the character and its personality. In an interview with Femina, Advani said the role offered her “all the meat an actor longs for.”</p><h2>Fans' reaction</h2><p>As soon as the date was revealed, several fans flooded the comment section, with many gushing over Yash’s new look and expressing their eagerness to watch the film. One user commented on Mohandas’s X post, “Finally mam All the best. Expecting cinematography will change from this film going fwd.” Another user reacted, “So excited, ma'am, for your movie.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/toxic-star-casts-salary-from-yash-to-nayanthara-how-much-these-celebrities-are-getting-paid-1767941310699"><strong>From Yash to Nayanthara - How much these celebrities are getting paid</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Thanks I wish you in advance <br>♥️♥️🤌🤌🔥🔥</p>&mdash; Awais Saira (@awaisaraza) <a href="https://x.com/awaisaraza/status/2083454176189902895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Finally mam All the best<br><br>Expecting cinematography will change from this film going fwd</p>&mdash; Fun paradoy (@FunParadoy) <a href="https://x.com/FunParadoy/status/2083459654450057636?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 1, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Another user shared their excitement for the much-awaited project, commenting, “Can’t wait to see what you cook, Geetu Mohandas Mam.” One X user added, “Thanks, I wish you in advance.”</p><h2>About Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</h2><p><i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> is an upcoming action-drama film set in Goa during the transition period from the early 1940s to the 1970s. The Geethu Mohandas directorial stars an ensemble cast including Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth and many more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash’s action drama is being filmed simultaneously in English and Kannada, with planned dubs in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and international languages to target a global audience.</p>

Ahead of Toxic's August 26 release, the makers have unveiled the trailer release date along with a striking new poster of Yash. Heightening anticipation for the much-awaited action thriller, the news has created a buzz on social media.

With just days to go before its grand theatrical release on August 26, the makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have finally announced the trailer release date, sending fans into a frenzy. Adding to the buzz, the team also dropped a striking new poster of Yash, offering a glimpse into the dark and mysterious world of the movie. The new poster for Geethu Mohandas’s directorial has already sparked excitement and fuelled anticipation for one of the year’s most awaited releases. Toxic trailer release date announced Ending months of anticipation and excitement, the makers have disclosed the trailer release date of one of 2026’s most-awaited projects. Taking to Instagram, the film’s makers announced the release date by sharing a new poster of Yash, captioning it, “The countdown has begun. #ToxicTrailer on 08-08-2026. #Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups in cinemas worldwide from 26-08-2026.” Also Read: Toxic new poster out: Yash’s intense avatar raises excitement a month ahead of global release The launch will take place at a grand event in Bengaluru before its digital release. Shedding light on the poster, it presents Yash in a dark, moody noir aesthetic, featuring a striking silhouette of his character, Raya, holding a Tommy gun.

<p>Ahead of Toxic's August 26 release, the makers have unveiled the trailer release date along with a striking new poster of Yash. Heightening anticipation for the much-awaited action thriller, the news has created a buzz on social media.</p>

Toxic trailer release date announced: Yash's new poster sets the internet buzzing

<p>The wait for Yash's highly anticipated gritty movie, <i>Toxic</i>, is entering its final stretch. With just one month to go before the film hits theatres worldwide, the makers have sent a wave of excitement and heightened curiosity by unveiling a gripping new poster of the main lead. Featuring the Rocking Star in a fierce avatar, the recent glimpse has already taken over social media and created massive buzz around one of the biggest cinematic projects of 2026.</p><h2>Toxic new poster</h2><p>Sharing the new poster featuring Yash on Instagram, the makers hinted that the team is gearing up for the final month before the film hits cinemas on August 26. The new poster was shared with a caption that read, "Blood on HIS Hands. #Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups In Cinemas Worldwide from 26-08-2026. A month away from Intoxication!"</p>

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<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/ramayana-event-yash-lauds-rakul-preet-singh-s-performance-as-surpanakha-1784452891057"><strong>Ramayana: Yash lauds Rakul Preet Singh's performance as Surpanakha</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the poster, the <i>KGF </i>actor is seen in an intense avatar. He appears with blood-soaked hands while casually lighting a cigarette, suggesting the calm before the storm. Additionally, his composed yet gritty expression adds another layer of intrigue. The poster hints at a violent and action-packed world crafted by Geetu Mohandas.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/yash-s-toxic-teaser-out-one-man-a-team-of-women-and-a-world-of-mystery-1782889132050"><strong>Yash's Toxic teaser out! One man, a team of women, and a world of mystery</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before the poster, the romantic track "Madhosh" from the movie, featuring Yash and Tara Sutaria, was officially released on July 21, 2026.</p>

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<h2>Fans' reaction</h2><p>As soon as the poster surfaced, fans flooded the comment section, many gushing over Yash's new look and expressing their eagerness to watch the film. One Instagram user wrote, "What a poster, man." Another fan from Tamil Nadu commented, "TN fans are waiting for Yash to rule Indian cinema in the coming years."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-update-yash-reacts-to-where-are-the-ladies-query-teases-big-reveal-1782816408035"><strong>Toxic update: Yash reacts to 'Where are the ladies?' query, teases big reveal</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another X user commented, "Waiting for the trailer." One more user showed excitement of witnessing Rukmini Vasanth and Yash sharing screen; the reaction read, “waiting for rukmini and yash screen sharing moments.”</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Waiting for the trailer 🔥 <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToxicTheMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToxicTheMovie</a></p>&mdash; ®Aya - 26/8/26 (@iamroffl) <a href="https://x.com/iamroffl/status/2081294919944302697?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">waiting for rukmini and yash screen sharing moments</p>&mdash; akshaykanth.b (@akshaykanthb) <a href="https://x.com/akshaykanthb/status/2081328049031881113?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 26, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/pan-india-actors-set-to-appear-in-era-based-projects-yash-alia-bhatt-vicky-kaushal-and-others-1773828588045"><strong>Pan-India actors set to appear in eras-based projects: Sunny Deol to Alia</strong></a></p><h2>About Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</h2><p><i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups</i> is an upcoming action-drama film set in Goa during the transition period from the early 1940s to the 1970s. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film features a star-studded ensemble cast including Yash, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and many more.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yash's upcoming movie has seen its release date changed twice before locking in its current schedule for August 26, 2026. The initial release date was planned for March 19 but was later postponed to avoid a box office clash with Aditya Dhar's <i>Dhurandhar 2. </i>The film was then rescheduled for June 4, 2026, before finally settling on the current date.</p>

With just one month left until the global release of Geetu Mohandas' Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, the makers have unveiled a striking new poster featuring the male lead. The reveal has instantly sent a wave of excitement through fans, with many gushing over Yash’s intense new avatar.

The wait for Yash's highly anticipated gritty movie, Toxic, is entering its final stretch. With just one month to go before the film hits theatres worldwide, the makers have sent a wave of excitement and heightened curiosity by unveiling a gripping new poster of the main lead. Featuring the Rocking Star in a fierce avatar, the recent glimpse has already taken over social media and created massive buzz around one of the biggest cinematic projects of 2026. Toxic new poster Sharing the new poster featuring Yash on Instagram, the makers hinted that the team is gearing up for the final month before the film hits cinemas on August 26. The new poster was shared with a caption that read, "Blood on HIS Hands. #Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups In Cinemas Worldwide from 26-08-2026. A month away from Intoxication!"

<p>With just one month left until the global release of Geetu Mohandas' Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, the makers have unveiled a striking new poster featuring the male lead. The reveal has instantly sent a wave of excitement through fans, with many gushing over Yash’s intense new avatar.</p>

Toxic new poster out: Yash’s intense avatar raises excitement a month ahead of global release

<p><i>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups</i>, one of the much-anticipated films, has been creating buzz ever since the announcement was made. With controversies around intimate scenes and the plot of the film, the action thriller has been garnering attention from netizens. British actor Benedict Garrett, who will be featuring in the Geetu Mohandas directorial, has slammed netizens for criticising Kiara Advani and praising Yash for the recently released song <i>Tabaahi</i>.</p><h2>Benedict Garrett on Kiara Advani facing backlash over Tabaahi song</h2><p>Taking to his Instagram account, Benedict Garrett shared a video slamming netizens who criticised&nbsp;</p><p>Kiara Advani and praising Yash. He said, “I've seen people praising Yash, filling his comments with free emojis and saying how amazing he looks. But when it comes to Kiara Advani, she’s become the butt of jokes. People are saying things like, Oh, she only just got married; she’s a mother. She's on a honeymoon instead of Sidharth Malhotra. Seriously.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-makers-drop-major-hint-amid-buzz-over-yash-starrer-s-release-date-1782019152174"><strong>Toxic: Makers drop major hint amid buzz over Yash starrer's release date</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He wrote in his caption along with the video. "Why is Kiara Advani being attacked for doing her job, while Yash is being praised for doing exactly the same thing?" Adding about Yash, he's married too. “You see, Yash, he's also married; he also has children. So why is only the woman getting the abuse, while the man apparently gets the applause? Listen, here’s the reality check. They are actors. Their job is to act, to portray characters, to make you believe that they are in love, even when they’re not. Their job is to tell stories that reflect the human experience.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-starring-yash-lands-in-legal-trouble-activist-moves-to-cbfc-over-obscene-and-offensive-scenes-1768286382307"><strong>Toxic starring Yash lands in legal trouble; activist moves to CBFC over 'obscene and offensive scenes'</strong></a></p>

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<p>Benedict further said, “They’re not criticising her for her acting. They’re criticising her for being somebody’s wife, for being somebody’s mother. As though marriage somehow means an actress should stop acting. That is ridiculous,” said the actor, adding, “The problem is not her professionalism. It’s the double standards and the hypocrisy of the people attacking her.”</p><h2>Who is Benedict Garrett?</h2><p>Benedict Garrett is a British actor now based in Mumbai. He acts in Indian films and shows in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada. He first became known in the UK for appearing on Big Brother in 2012.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-new-release-date-confirmed-yash-geetu-mohandas-s-action-drama-to-arrive-in-august-1782033474766"><strong>Toxic new release date confirmed: Yash, Geetu Mohandas's action drama to arrive in August</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Before acting, he worked as a high school teacher in London. He hit headlines in 2011 when it was revealed he had also worked as a stripper and in adult films. He joined the UK reality show Big Brother in 2012. He moved to Mumbai in 2022 to start a new acting career. He has acted in over 20 films and several web series.</p><h2>All about Toxic</h2><p>Helmed by Mohandas, <i>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups</i>, the film also features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria in key roles. Backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film was simultaneously shot in Kannada and English and will also be dubbed in multiple languages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/alpha-toxic-ramayana-most-anticipated-indian-films-slated-for-second-half-of-2026-1782974350860"><strong>Alpha, Toxic, Ramayana: Most anticipated Indian films slated for release in second half of 2026</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Toxic</i> is scheduled to be released worldwide on August 26, 2026.</p>

Actor Benedict Garett, who is part of the upcoming film Toxic, has reacted to the backlash directed at Kiara Advani over her scenes in Tabaahi. Read to know more. 

Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, one of the much-anticipated films, has been creating buzz ever since the announcement was made. With controversies around intimate scenes and the plot of the film, the action thriller has been garnering attention from netizens. British actor Benedict Garrett, who will be featuring in the Geetu Mohandas directorial, has slammed netizens for criticising Kiara Advani and praising Yash for the recently released song Tabaahi. Benedict Garrett on Kiara Advani facing backlash over Tabaahi song Taking to his Instagram account, Benedict Garrett shared a video slamming netizens who criticised Kiara Advani and praising Yash. He said, “I've seen people praising Yash, filling his comments with free emojis and saying how amazing he looks. But when it comes to Kiara Advani, she’s become the butt of jokes. People are saying things like, Oh, she only just got married; she’s a mother. She's on a honeymoon instead of Sidharth Malhotra. Seriously.” Also Read: Toxic: Makers drop major hint amid buzz over Yash starrer's release date He wrote in his caption along with the video. "Why is Kiara Advani being attacked for doing her job, while Yash is being praised for doing exactly the same thing?" Adding about Yash, he's married too. “You see, Yash, he's also married; he also has children. So why is only the woman getting the abuse, while the man apparently gets the applause? Listen, here’s the reality check. They are actors. Their job is to act, to portray characters, to make you believe that they are in love, even when they’re not. Their job is to tell stories that reflect the human experience.” Also Read: Toxic starring Yash lands in legal trouble; activist moves to CBFC over 'obscene and offensive scenes'

<p>Actor Benedict Garett, who is part of the upcoming film Toxic, has reacted to the backlash directed at Kiara Advani over her scenes in Tabaahi. Read to know more.&nbsp;</p>

Toxic actor Benedict Garrett calls out 'hypocrisy' of netizens targeting Kiara Advani while praising Yash

From high-octane action thrillers to grand mythological sagas, Alpha, Toxic, and Ramayana are among the most anticipated Indian releases, which are expected to roar at the box office in the second half of 2026.

<p>From high-octane action thrillers to grand mythological sagas, Alpha, Toxic, and Ramayana are among the most anticipated Indian releases, which are expected to roar at the box office in the second half of 2026.</p>

Alpha, Toxic, Ramayana: Most anticipated Indian films slated for release in second half of 2026

<p>The buzz around Yash's <i>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups</i> continues to intensify as the film nears its release date after facing multiple delays. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film also features an ensemble female cast. However, details around them are mostly under wraps so far, adding fuel to viewers' curiosity.</p><h2>Yash to make a big reveal</h2><p>Most of the promotional materials released till now focus mainly on Yash's character and large-scale action. But the wait is finally over as the actor took to his social media to share a cryptic post about the "ladies" of the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-not-a-typical-gangster-action-story-yash-shares-insights-about-toxic-a-fairy-tale-for-grown-ups-1776683025304"><strong> 'Not a typical gangster action story': Yash shares insights about Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Tuesday, the crime thriller's official X account posted, "Where are the ladies, @TheNameIsYash?" to which the actor replied, "Calm down ! Ladies take time to come! Tomorrow, 01-07-2026, 11:33 AM," sparking a wave of excitement among netizens.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The big reveal is expected to show glimpses of Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth, who were earlier introduced as key characters of the film.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-makers-share-unseen-bts-clip-featuring-yash-on-director-geetu-mohandas-birthday-watch-1780928462256"><strong>Toxic: Makers share unseen BTS clip featuring Yash on director Geetu Mohandas' birthday | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, during an appearance at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, Yash had opened up about the film, saying, "For the first time, I think, we have shot that film in English as well. So, as a concept of the film, it’s very layered. Once again, it’s not a typical gangster action story. For the face value, it would look like a gangster movie with a lot of action. But it has got deep psychology and it’s got very interesting aspects of human life where you can resonate with. And it’s a very unique way to present a dark character is what I feel."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yash-s-net-worth-how-rich-is-the-toxic-star-inside-his-luxury-properties-and-upcoming-projects-1771733922269"><strong>Yash’s net worth: How rich is the Toxic star? Inside his luxury properties and upcoming projects</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Calm down !<br>Ladies take time to come!<br><br>Tomorrow, 01-07-2026, 11:33 AM, <a href="https://t.co/LSFY5GBDAc">https://t.co/LSFY5GBDAc</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToxicTheMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToxicTheMovie</a> <a href="https://t.co/19Yi1cZxCr">https://t.co/19Yi1cZxCr</a></p>&mdash; Yash (@TheNameIsYash) <a href="https://x.com/TheNameIsYash/status/2071815122046333098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-the-wait-will-benefit-the-film-tara-sutaria-reacts-to-repeated-delays-of-yash-s-toxic-1779014405074"><strong>Tara Sutaria reacts to repeated delays of Yash's Toxic</strong></a></p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p>Backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film was simultaneously shot in Kannada and English and will also be dubbed in multiple languages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><i>Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups </i>was initially slated to hit theatres on March 19, 2026, but the makers later postponed the release multiple times due to unavoidable issues.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Now, Yash's starrer will arrive in cinemas on August 26, 2026.</p>

Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has once again become a centre of discussion after multiple postponements. Yash took to his social media to drop a major hint about the "ladies" of the film. Read on to know more.

The buzz around Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups continues to intensify as the film nears its release date after facing multiple delays. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film also features an ensemble female cast. However, details around them are mostly under wraps so far, adding fuel to viewers' curiosity. Yash to make a big reveal Most of the promotional materials released till now focus mainly on Yash's character and large-scale action. But the wait is finally over as the actor took to his social media to share a cryptic post about the "ladies" of the film. Also Read: 'Not a typical gangster action story': Yash shares insights about Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups | Watch On Tuesday, the crime thriller's official X account posted, "Where are the ladies, @TheNameIsYash?" to which the actor replied, "Calm down ! Ladies take time to come! Tomorrow, 01-07-2026, 11:33 AM," sparking a wave of excitement among netizens. The big reveal is expected to show glimpses of Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth, who were earlier introduced as key characters of the film. Also Read: Toxic: Makers share unseen BTS clip featuring Yash on director Geetu Mohandas' birthday | Watch Earlier, during an appearance at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, Yash had opened up about the film, saying, "For the first time, I think, we have shot that film in English as well. So, as a concept of the film, it’s very layered. Once again, it’s not a typical gangster action story. For the face value, it would look like a gangster movie with a lot of action. But it has got deep psychology and it’s got very interesting aspects of human life where you can resonate with. And it’s a very unique way to present a dark character is what I feel." Also Read: Yash’s net worth: How rich is the Toxic star? Inside his luxury properties and upcoming projects

<p>Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has once again become a centre of discussion after multiple postponements. Yash took to his social media to drop a major hint about the "ladies" of the film. Read on to know more.</p>

Toxic update: Yash reacts to 'Where are the ladies?' query, teases big reveal

<p>Finally, after a long wait, the makers of <i>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups</i> have announced the new release date of the film after multiple delays. Yash took to social media on Sunday to reveal that the crime thriller will arrive in August.</p><h2>Toxic's new release date</h2><p>The release date announcement was shared with a new poster that featured Yash in two distinct avatars, Raya and Ticket. Sharing the update on social media, the actor wrote, "Honour Thy Father... #Toxic In Cinemas Worldwide from 26-08-2026."</p><p>The film's release date is set around a festive period that includes Varamahalakshmi, Onam, Eid, and Raksha Bandhan.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-makers-drop-major-hint-amid-buzz-over-yash-starrer-s-release-date-1782019152174"><strong> Toxic: Makers drop major hint amid buzz over Yash starrer's release date</strong></a></p><h2>Multiple delays</h2><p><i>Toxic </i>was first announced in 2023 by Monster Mind Creations and KVN Productions, and was initially slated for an April 10, 2025, release. However, due to production-related delays, the film was later locked for March 19, 2026, as its next target date.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the release was further postponed again amid challenges linked to its international rollout, and the makers subsequently shifted the film to June 4. It was once again delayed and now the much-awaited pan-India project is expected to hit theatres on August 26.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-not-a-typical-gangster-action-story-yash-shares-insights-about-toxic-a-fairy-tale-for-grown-ups-1776683025304"><strong>'Not a typical gangster action story': Yash shares insights about Toxic</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While announcing June 4 as the release date of the film, Yash shared a statement that read, "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is a film we conceptualized with the vision to create cinema for a global audience. Filmed in Kannada and English, it is built with the conviction to connect with viewers both at home and across the world. After years of dedicated labour, we were excited to share our film with you all on the 19th of March. However, the current uncertainty, especially in the Middle East, has created a situation that impacts our goal to reach and connect with the widest possible audience."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-makers-share-unseen-bts-clip-featuring-yash-on-director-geetu-mohandas-birthday-watch-1780928462256"><strong> Toxic: Makers share unseen BTS clip featuring Yash on director Geetu Mohandas' birthday | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Honour Thy Father...<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Toxic?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Toxic</a> In Cinemas Worldwide from 26-08-2026<a href="https://x.com/hashtag/ToxicTheMovie?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ToxicTheMovie</a><a href="https://x.com/hashtag/Nayanthara?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nayanthara</a> <a href="https://x.com/advani_kiara?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@advani_kiara</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TaraSutaria?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TaraSutaria</a><a href="https://x.com/humasqureshi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@humasqureshi</a> <a href="https://x.com/rukminitweets?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rukminitweets</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/GeetuMohandas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GeetuMohandas</a> <a href="https://x.com/VishalMMishra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@VishalMMishra</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/RajeevRavi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RajeevRavi</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/UjwalKulkarni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UjwalKulkarni</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/TPAbid?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TPAbid</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/MohanBKere?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MohanBKere</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/SandeepSadashiva?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SandeepSadashiva</a> <a href="https://x.com/hashtag/PrashantDileepHardikar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PrashantDileepHardikar</a>… <a href="https://t.co/oAlW0JdldO">pic.twitter.com/oAlW0JdldO</a></p>&mdash; Yash (@TheNameIsYash) <a href="https://x.com/TheNameIsYash/status/2068579614558216541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yash-s-net-worth-how-rich-is-the-toxic-star-inside-his-luxury-properties-and-upcoming-projects-1771733922269"><strong>Yash’s net worth: How rich is the Toxic star? Inside his luxury properties and upcoming projects</strong></a></p><h2>Yash opens up about Toxic</h2><p>Earlier, Yash had opened up about the film to Variety saying, "On the face of it, it might look like a gangster film with all the commercial things, but it’s so nuanced because there is so much of moral ambiguity or raw emotions or dark side of human or certain topics which as an artist or at this point in my life, I would like to explore those kind of things on celluloid."</p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p>Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, <i>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups</i>, the film also features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria in key roles. Backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film was simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, and will also be dubbed in multiple languages.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has finally received a new release date. Yash took to his social media to reveal that the much-awaited film will arrive in August. Read on to know more.

Finally, after a long wait, the makers of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups have announced the new release date of the film after multiple delays. Yash took to social media on Sunday to reveal that the crime thriller will arrive in August. Toxic's new release date The release date announcement was shared with a new poster that featured Yash in two distinct avatars, Raya and Ticket. Sharing the update on social media, the actor wrote, "Honour Thy Father... #Toxic In Cinemas Worldwide from 26-08-2026." The film's release date is set around a festive period that includes Varamahalakshmi, Onam, Eid, and Raksha Bandhan. Also Read: Toxic: Makers drop major hint amid buzz over Yash starrer's release date Multiple delays Toxic was first announced in 2023 by Monster Mind Creations and KVN Productions, and was initially slated for an April 10, 2025, release. However, due to production-related delays, the film was later locked for March 19, 2026, as its next target date. However, the release was further postponed again amid challenges linked to its international rollout, and the makers subsequently shifted the film to June 4. It was once again delayed and now the much-awaited pan-India project is expected to hit theatres on August 26. Also Read: 'Not a typical gangster action story': Yash shares insights about Toxic While announcing June 4 as the release date of the film, Yash shared a statement that read, "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is a film we conceptualized with the vision to create cinema for a global audience. Filmed in Kannada and English, it is built with the conviction to connect with viewers both at home and across the world. After years of dedicated labour, we were excited to share our film with you all on the 19th of March. However, the current uncertainty, especially in the Middle East, has created a situation that impacts our goal to reach and connect with the widest possible audience." Also Read: Toxic: Makers share unseen BTS clip featuring Yash on director Geetu Mohandas' birthday | Watch

<p>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has finally received a new release date. Yash took to his social media to reveal that the much-awaited film will arrive in August. Read on to know more.</p>

Toxic new release date confirmed: Yash, Geetu Mohandas's action drama to arrive in August

<p>Yash's <i>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups</i> has once again become a centre of discussion after multiple postponements. The crime thriller, directed by Geetu Mohandas, has grabbed attention due to a recent social media update from the makers, and many fans believe that the much-awaited announcement could be just around the corner.</p><h2>What's the recent post?</h2><p>The film's team on Saturday took to social media to share a cryptic message that read, "Got plans for tomorrow?" While the message was brief, it was enough to make netizens believe that it could be linked to the long-awaited release date.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-not-a-typical-gangster-action-story-yash-shares-insights-about-toxic-a-fairy-tale-for-grown-ups-1776683025304"><strong>'Not a typical gangster action story': Yash shares insights about Toxic</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, the makers had announced the delay with a statement that read, "There are films we make, and then there are films that remind us why we fell in love with cinema. Toxic has been one such journey. Presenting our film at CinemaCon and witnessing the overwhelming global response reaffirmed what we have always believed that this film deserves to reach its fullest potential worldwide."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/toxic-makers-share-unseen-bts-clip-featuring-yash-on-director-geetu-mohandas-birthday-watch-1780928462256"><strong> Toxic: Makers share unseen BTS clip featuring Yash on director Geetu Mohandas' birthday | Watch</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The makers asserted that the film’s delay in release had nothing to do with its shoot status. "Toxic is complete, and we are currently aligning global distribution and partnerships. In light of this, we have decided to recalibrate our release timeline. While we will not be releasing on June 4 as announced earlier, we will be releasing at a later, globally aligned date. Toxic will come to theatres across the world soon."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/-not-a-typical-gangster-action-story-yash-shares-insights-about-toxic-a-fairy-tale-for-grown-ups-1776683025304"><strong> 'Not a typical gangster action story': Yash shares insights about Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups | Watch</strong></a></p><h2>Internet reactions</h2><p><i>Toxic </i>was initially expected to hit theatres earlier, but the project has seen several delays so far. Soon after the post surfaced online, fans flooded the comments section with their own predictions.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Got plans for tomorrow? <br><br>⌛</p>&mdash; TOXIC (@Toxic_themovie) <a href="https://x.com/Toxic_themovie/status/2068328504580771916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 20, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/yash-s-net-worth-how-rich-is-the-toxic-star-inside-his-luxury-properties-and-upcoming-projects-1771733922269"><strong>Yash’s net worth: How rich is the Toxic star? Inside his luxury properties and upcoming projects</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>One user said, "Finally released date coming." Another said, "Don't postpone the toxic movie again. Release the movie this month. This week please." "Anything other than release date would not be an update ," wrote one. "I think they'll be releasing some promotional material," said another. "Internet on fire Tommorow," commented a user.</p><h2>About Toxic</h2><p>Helmed by Mohandas, <i>Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups</i>, the film also features Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria in key roles. Backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film was simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, and will also be dubbed in multiple languages.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Yash's Toxic has been trending again after the makers dropped a hint on social media. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film has been postponed multiple times. Read on to know more.

Yash's Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has once again become a centre of discussion after multiple postponements. The crime thriller, directed by Geetu Mohandas, has grabbed attention due to a recent social media update from the makers, and many fans believe that the much-awaited announcement could be just around the corner. What's the recent post? The film's team on Saturday took to social media to share a cryptic message that read, "Got plans for tomorrow?" While the message was brief, it was enough to make netizens believe that it could be linked to the long-awaited release date. Also Read: 'Not a typical gangster action story': Yash shares insights about Toxic Earlier, the makers had announced the delay with a statement that read, "There are films we make, and then there are films that remind us why we fell in love with cinema. Toxic has been one such journey. Presenting our film at CinemaCon and witnessing the overwhelming global response reaffirmed what we have always believed that this film deserves to reach its fullest potential worldwide." Also Read: Toxic: Makers share unseen BTS clip featuring Yash on director Geetu Mohandas' birthday | Watch The makers asserted that the film’s delay in release had nothing to do with its shoot status. "Toxic is complete, and we are currently aligning global distribution and partnerships. In light of this, we have decided to recalibrate our release timeline. While we will not be releasing on June 4 as announced earlier, we will be releasing at a later, globally aligned date. Toxic will come to theatres across the world soon." Also Read: 'Not a typical gangster action story': Yash shares insights about Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups | Watch Internet reactions Toxic was initially expected to hit theatres earlier, but the project has seen several delays so far. Soon after the post surfaced online, fans flooded the comments section with their own predictions.

<p>Yash's Toxic has been trending again after the makers dropped a hint on social media. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film has been postponed multiple times. Read on to know more.</p>

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