Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Sidharth Malhotra Praises Kiara Advani's Toxic Trailer Amid Trolling
An actor named Sidharth Malhotra watched the trailer of a new movie called Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which stars his wife, Kiara Advani.
He loved the trailer so much that he shared it on Instagram.
He wrote that all the hard work of the movie team would show on the big screen.
He said it would be one of Kiara's best performances and that he cannot wait to see the magic they created.
Some people on the internet were not being nice to Kiara because of her scenes with another actor named Yash.
Yash defended Kiara at the movie's trailer launch in Bengaluru.
He said Kiara was very dedicated to her role.
He told her to do what she believes in and that people will celebrate her work, adding that they are 'a little ahead of times.'
Kiara also said this role is very special to her and that there will be a Kiara before Toxic and a Kiara after Toxic.
The movie is scheduled to be released in theaters on August 26.
Sidharth Malhotra praised wife Kiara Advani's 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' trailer on Instagram Stories, calling it 'one of your bests Ki!!'.
Kiara faced online trolling over her intimate scenes with co-star Yash, particularly in the song Tabaahi from the trailer.
At the trailer launch in Bengaluru, Yash defended Kiara, calling her 'dedicated' and saying 'we are a little ahead of times'.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria, and is produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations.
The film is set for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26.
Kiara said playing Nadia changed her view of her cinematic journey, adding there will be 'a Kiara before Toxic and a Kiara after Toxic'.
- Who
- Actor Sidharth Malhotra, actress Kiara Advani, actor Yash and director Geetu Mohandas.
- What
- Sidharth publicly praised the Toxic trailer on Instagram while Yash defended Kiara against online trolling over her intimate scenes with him.
- When
- Sidharth's post was shared on Sunday, August 9; the trailer launch took place the previous day, Saturday.
- Where
- The trailer launch was held in Bengaluru and the trailer was screened across the country; Sidharth shared his reaction on Instagram.
- Why
- To support Kiara amid criticism over her on-screen chemistry with Yash and to promote the film's release on August 26.
Filmmakers and Cast
Social Media Critics
Kiara Advani's intimate scenes with Yash
Filmmakers and Cast
Yash defended Kiara at the trailer launch, praising her as 'dedicated' and saying the role she performed is only a glimpse of what audiences will see. He told her not to care about negativity, to do what she believes in, and said people will celebrate her work because 'we are a little ahead of times.' Sidharth Malhotra also publicly praised her effort and passion.
Social Media Critics
A section of social media users trolled Kiara over her intimate scenes and on-screen chemistry with Yash in the trailer, particularly in the song Tabaahi, which drew mixed reactions online.
The film's bold content
Filmmakers and Cast
The cast and crew see the film as a milestone: Kiara said playing Nadia changed how she sees her cinematic journey and that there will be 'a Kiara before Toxic and a Kiara after Toxic.'
Social Media Critics
Reaction to the trailer's bold content has been mixed, and Yash's nude scene in the trailer reminded some fans of Ranbir Kapoor's Animal.
- Film
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
- Director
- Geetu Mohandas
- Lead Cast
- Yash, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria
- Kiara Advani's Role
- Nadia
- Release Date
- August 26 (worldwide theatrical release)
- Trailer Launch Location
- Bengaluru
- Production Companies
- KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations
- Controversy
- Online trolling of Kiara over her intimate scenes with Yash in the song Tabaahi
Sources
Sidharth Malhotra lauds wife Kiara Advani's 'Toxic': Can't wait to see the magic
'One Of Your Bests': Sidharth Malhotra Cheers For Kiara Advani Amid Backlash Over Her Intimate Scenes With Yash In Toxic
'One of your bests': Sidharth Malhotra heaps praise on wife Kiara Advani amid 'Toxic' backlash
'The Passion, It's All Going To Show...': Sidharth Malhotra Praises Kiara Advani In Toxic Trailer Amid Trolling Over Her Intimate Scenes With Yash
