Yash's eagerly anticipated movie Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups drew criticism for how it portrayed women in the trailer and teaser. The Kannada superstar responded to the criticism at a recent pre-release event for the movie, telling fans that girls 'would have a blast' after seeing it.
Yash noticed a lot of girls were in the crowd as he spoke to the audience. He then discussed the criticism directed at how women were portrayed in his upcoming movie.
Yash said, "Society... they may say, they may not accept it, but the point is everybody will look upon you. I am not respected for my money; I am respected for my work, and I know the director will prove that every woman and every girl can face every kind of situation, express their thoughts, express their vision and succeed in this society."
The actor further added, "There’s a voice for women in this film, unlike how it is coming across in the trailer. Watch the movie and enjoy. All you girls, you will have a blast."
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Why Is Toxic Facing Criticism?
A violent intimate moment between the protagonist and an unidentified lady in a van in the Toxic movie teaser first sparked backlash. The song Tabaahi from the movie also created controversy. In fact, Kiara Advani was trolled because of her intimate moments with Yash.
Some viewers questioned how women were portrayed in the movie, while others expressed disappointment over the female leads' seeming lack of screen time.
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About Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown Ups
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups will be released in theatres on August 26. The movie is directed by Geetu Mohandas and stars Yash in the lead role, with important roles played by Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth.
Director Geetu Mohandas did not attend the pre-release function in Hyderabad. Her absence was noticed by a number of cast members, including Huma Qureshi and Kiara Advani, who explained that she was busy finishing the final post-production of the movie before its release.
With over 3.3 lakh tickets sold for the opening day, advance sales in India have surpassed Rs 22 crore, including reserved seats.
FAQ
What is Yash’s Toxic movie about?
Toxic is an action thriller starring Yash. The film is expected to explore a dark world filled with crime, power and danger.
In which languages will Toxic be released?
Toxic is expected to be released in multiple languages, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
Who is the female lead in Toxic?
Kiara Advani plays the female lead opposite Yash in Toxic. The film also features Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini and Huma Qureshi in key roles.