The trailer launch of Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups in Bengaluru has sparked intense discussion online. Social media users quickly drew comparisons between the actor’s gangster persona and bare-body visuals with Ranbir Kapoor's 2023 film Animal.
Meanwhile, Yash also made headlines at the event by publicly defending his co-star Kiara Advani against online trolling over her bold scenes in the movie.
Yash Toxic Trailer Sparks Animal Comparisons
Following the grand trailer reveal ahead of its 26 August release, viewers took to social media to highlight similarities between Toxic and Animal. Several users pointed out Yash’s nude appearance and action-driven sequences, with one X user commenting, "Yash done PhD in copying and inspiring Ranbir." Another wrote, "Seeing this still reminded me of Ranbir Kapoor's from Animal."
Critical posts continued to surface, with a third user stating, "#ToxicTrailer is literally a cheap copy of Animal movie," while another claimed, "Yash tried to recreate Ranbir Kapoor's nude scene from Animal in Toxic, but failed miserably." However, fans of the actor pushed back against the criticism, with one user writing, "Yash is going to show Ranbir what a real Animal looks like."
Yash Defends Kiara Advani Over Bold Scenes
Apart from the comparisons to Animal, the trailer event addressed the online backlash directed at Kiara Advani for her intimate sequences in the film and its song Tabaahi. Yash praised Advani's work ethic and commitment to the project, stating, "The kind of role you have performed in this is just a glimpse in the trailer. You are so dedicated, man. I have seen you like work so hard."
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He further addressed initial concerns about working alongside a star-studded cast, saying, "You know initially we all thought, okay, when you get all these actors there could be a problem, and there could be so many issues. But I think the start, the beginning, is Kiara was so down to earth; she dedicated herself and surrendered to this vision in the way she has performed."
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Regarding the trolling actors face for bold scenes, Yash encouraged performers to stand by their choices, adding, "And what you have to go through as an actor unfortunately...Whatever you believe in, you should do, and people will celebrate, people will appreciate. It's just that we are little ahead of times."
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is a fantasy gangster drama featuring Yash in a double role alongside Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.