Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Yash’s Toxic Faces Backlash as BookMyShow Rating Disappears
Toxic is a new action movie starring Yash.
It reportedly earned more than Rs 100 crore on its first day.
However, some viewers said the movie was below average and shared unhappy reactions online.
Some people also asked others to cancel their tickets.
Users on X and Reddit claimed that BookMyShow stopped showing the movie’s 5.5 out of 10 rating.
They said the platform displayed only the number of likes instead.
Screenshots shared by one Reddit user allegedly showed ratings for other movies still visible.
BookMyShow and the filmmakers have not explained what happened, so claims of a public-relations cover-up remain unconfirmed.
Toxic reportedly crossed Rs 100 crore on its opening day.
Several viewers described the Yash-starrer as below average and urged others to cancel tickets.
Users on X and Reddit claimed BookMyShow stopped displaying Toxic’s 5.5/10 rating.
A Reddit post shared alleged before-and-after screenshots showing only likes for Toxic while other film ratings remained visible.
BookMyShow, Yash’s team and the producers have not confirmed who removed the rating or why.
- Who
- Yash, Toxic’s filmmakers, viewers, BookMyShow and social-media users are central to the report.
- What
- Toxic has faced negative audience reactions alongside unconfirmed claims that BookMyShow removed or stopped displaying its rating.
- When
- The alleged change was noticed after Toxic’s release; no exact date is provided.
- Where
- The alleged rating change appeared on BookMyShow and was discussed on X and Reddit.
- Why
- Some users claimed the rating was hidden because of the film’s poor audience response, but the reason has not been confirmed.
Critics and concerned users
Film supporters and unconfirmed explanations
Audience reception
Critics and concerned users
Several viewers and social-media users called Toxic below average, described its response as disastrous and urged others to cancel tickets.
Film supporters and unconfirmed explanations
The film reportedly opened strongly and crossed Rs 100 crore on its first day, indicating substantial initial audience interest.
BookMyShow rating
Critics and concerned users
Users on X and Reddit claimed BookMyShow removed Toxic’s 5.5/10 rating and displayed only the number of likes.
Film supporters and unconfirmed explanations
The alleged change has not been independently established, and BookMyShow has not explained whether or why the rating disappeared.
Alleged PR involvement
Critics and concerned users
Some users alleged that Yash’s PR team or the film’s producers arranged the rating’s removal to suppress negative reactions.
Film supporters and unconfirmed explanations
No confirmed evidence establishes that Yash, his PR team or the producers were responsible; the cover-up allegation remains speculation.
- Film
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups
- Lead actor
- Yash, who plays a dual role
- Director
- Geetu Mohandas
- Reported opening
- More than Rs 100 crore on the opening day
- Reported rating
- 5.5/10 on BookMyShow before it allegedly disappeared
- Alleged display change
- Only the number of likes was reportedly shown for Toxic
- Platform response
- BookMyShow was contacted for comment, but no response was reported
