Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Ram Gopal Varma Jabs Yash As Toxic Draws Mixed Reviews
Toxic is a new action movie starring Yash.
It was directed by Geetu Mohandas.
The movie came to theatres on August 26.
It made a lot of money at the box office.
However, critics and many viewers gave it mixed reviews.
Some fans also criticised the film.
Actors Rishab Shetty and Kiccha Sudeep supported it.
Ram Gopal Varma posted comments that appeared to mock Yash and mentioned Rajinikanth.
Yash and Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups arrived in theatres on August 26.
The action film reportedly earned massive box-office numbers but received mixed reviews.
Critics, moviegoers and some fans openly criticised the Yash-led film.
Rishab Shetty and Kiccha Sudeep publicly supported Toxic amid the criticism.
Ram Gopal Varma continued taking subtle jabs at Yash and referenced Rajinikanth in a new post.
- Who
- Yash, director Geetu Mohandas, Ram Gopal Varma, Rishab Shetty and Kiccha Sudeep are central figures; the film also features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria and Huma Qureshi.
- What
- Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups received mixed reviews despite reportedly achieving massive box-office numbers, while Ram Gopal Varma took further jabs at Yash.
- When
- The film arrived in theatres on August 26; the article does not specify the year or the date of Varma’s post.
- Where
- In theatres and through online reactions to Ram Gopal Varma’s post; no specific location is stated.
- Why
- The film’s reception prompted criticism from critics, moviegoers and some fans, while Rishab Shetty and Kiccha Sudeep expressed support and Varma commented critically.
Critics and Detractors
Supporters
Reaction to Toxic
Critics and Detractors
Critics, moviegoers and some fans openly criticised the film after its release.
Supporters
Rishab Shetty and Kiccha Sudeep came out in support of the film.
Ram Gopal Varma’s Commentary
Critics and Detractors
Ram Gopal Varma continued making subtle jibes at Yash and his film, including a new post mentioning Rajinikanth.
Supporters
The article does not provide a specific response from Yash or the film’s team to Varma’s comments.
- Film
- Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups
- Lead actor
- Yash
- Director
- Geetu Mohandas
- Theatrical release
- August 26
- Box office
- The film reportedly generated massive numbers.
- Reception
- Reviews from critics and moviegoers were mixed, with some fans also criticising the film.
- Supporting actors
- Rishab Shetty and Kiccha Sudeep supported the film.