Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Yash Defends Toxic’s Women’s Portrayal Amid Trailer Backlash
Toxic is a new movie starring actor Yash.
Some people criticized its trailers for showing women in a negative or old-fashioned way.
Yash said the trailers do not show the whole story.
He said the movie gives women an important voice.
He also praised director Geetu Mohandas for her work.
Other cast members said Geetu was finishing the film’s post-production work.
Yash asked audiences to watch the movie before judging it.
Toxic is scheduled to release worldwide on August 26 in six languages.
Yash said Toxic’s trailer does not represent the film’s full portrayal of women.
He said the movie contains a voice for women that audiences will see in theatres.
The trailers and “Tabaahi” song faced criticism over intimate content and female representation.
Yash praised director Geetu Mohandas and said women often face greater barriers to success.
Toxic is scheduled for worldwide release on August 26 in six languages with an ‘A’ certificate.
- Who
- Actor Yash, director Geetu Mohandas, and cast members including Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.
- What
- Yash defended Toxic against criticism of its trailer and said the film offers a voice for women.
- When
- Yash made the comments at a Saturday pre-release event; the film is scheduled for release on August 26.
- Where
- The event was held at Malla Reddy University in Hyderabad, and the film is scheduled for worldwide release.
- Why
- His comments followed online criticism of the trailers and “Tabaahi” song over intimate content and the portrayal of female characters.
Critics’ Concerns
Yash’s Defense
Portrayal of women
Critics’ Concerns
Critics said the trailers and “Tabaahi” song appeared to depict women in an intimate or regressive way.
Yash’s Defense
Yash said the trailer does not represent the full film and that Toxic contains a voice for women.
Marketing and certification
Critics’ Concerns
The marketing and ‘A’ certificate contributed to debate over how mainstream Indian cinema depicts women.
Yash’s Defense
Yash presented the film as bold, original, ambitious, and psychologically deep, urging audiences to experience the complete work.
Choice of director
Critics’ Concerns
The promotional material led some viewers to question the film’s approach to female characters.
Yash’s Defense
Yash said he deliberately chose Geetu Mohandas instead of a more commercially established director and praised her ability to express women’s visions.
- Film
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
- Lead actor
- Yash
- Director
- Geetu Mohandas
- Release date
- Worldwide on August 26
- Certification
- ‘A’ certificate from the CBFC
- Languages
- Kannada, English, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam
- Production
- KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations
