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Geetu Mohandas directs Yash in Rs 500 crore gangster drama Toxic
Geetu Mohandas has directed Yash in 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups', a gangster drama set largely in 1940s Goa. Times of India reports that Mohandas, who began as a child artist in Malayalam cinema, won National Film Awards for her debut feature 'Liar's Dice' and directed the acclaimed 'Moothon' before helming this pan-India project. She has described the film as a blend of 'Padayappa' and 'In the Mood for Love'.
NDTV's review says the film, made on a reported budget of over Rs 500 crore, works largely because of Yash's presence and strong female roles played by Nayanthara, Kiara Advani and others. However, the review notes the story and screenplay are not as compelling as its characters, and that fight sequences feel stretched. Both sources highlight the film's stylised visuals and lavish production values.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Times of India frames the story as a filmmaker profile, emphasising Mohandas's journey from child artist to award-winning director. NDTV delivers a critical review, praising Yash's stardom and visual style but calling the screenplay incoherent. The review's focus on the film's shortcomings provides a counterweight to the profile's promotional tone. Together, the coverage suggests Toxic relies on spectacle and star power more than narrative cohesion. Audience and box office reception will test whether that formula sustains Yash's pan-India appeal.
NDTV's review says the film, made on a reported budget of over Rs 500 crore, works largely because of Yash's presence and strong female roles played by Nayanthara, Kiara Advani and others. However, the review notes the story and screenplay are not as compelling as its characters, and that fight sequences feel stretched. Both sources highlight the film's stylised visuals and lavish production values.
Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), ndtv.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Methodology and corrections.
Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
