Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Yash Praises Kiara Advani's Dedication Amid 'Tabaahi' Backlash
A famous Indian actor named Yash has made a new movie with many other actors called 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.'
The movie has a song called 'Tabaahi,' and some people said unkind things about Yash's co-star Kiara Advani because of it.
At a big event in Bengaluru where the movie trailer was shown, Yash told Kiara she was very dedicated and should ignore the mean comments.
He also said the movie is 'a little ahead of the times,' meaning people may understand it better later.
Yash thanked his wife, Radhika Pandit, for helping him when the movie was hard to make and pushed him to work very hard.
He said 'Toxic' is not just a Kannada film, but an Indian film that brings talented stars from all over the country together.
He called co-star Nayanthara the 'most badass sister' and praised her commitment.
The movie is directed by Geetu Mohandas and will be released in theaters on August 26.
Yash publicly defended Kiara Advani amid criticism of her performance in the song 'Tabaahi' from 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.'
Speaking at the trailer launch in Bengaluru on Saturday, Yash praised Kiara's dedication and urged her to ignore negativity.
Yash, the film's co-writer and co-producer, said the movie is 'a little ahead of times' and promised the cast they would be seen differently.
He thanked his wife Radhika Pandit for supporting him through the film's lengthy and physically demanding production.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic releases worldwide on August 26 and also stars Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria.
- Who
- Actor Yash, co-star Kiara Advani, director Geetu Mohandas, and the cast of Toxic
- What
- Yash defended Kiara Advani against criticism of her performance in the song 'Tabaahi' at the trailer launch of 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups'
- When
- At Saturday's trailer launch; the film releases worldwide on August 26
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To support Kiara against negativity and to explain that the film is 'a little ahead of times'
Critics of the Song
Yash and the Film's Team
Backlash over 'Tabaahi'
Critics of the Song
Some viewers criticized Kiara Advani's performance, including intimate scenes, in the song 'Tabaahi,' directing negative comments at the actress.
Yash and the Film's Team
Yash praised Kiara's dedication and down-to-earth nature, urged her to ignore the negativity, and said the film is 'a little ahead of times.'
- Film
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
- Director
- Geetu Mohandas
- Lead actor and co-producer
- Yash
- Cast
- Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria
- Song under criticism
- Tabaahi
- Trailer launch venue
- Bengaluru
- Release date
- August 26
- Key quote
- We are a little ahead of times
