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Toxic review: Yash shines in Geetu Mohandas’ gangster drama
Yash's latest film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has hit theatres, earning a 3.5/5 rating from Business Today. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the 3-hour-14-minute gangster epic is set in post-independence Goa…
Yash's latest film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has hit theatres, earning a 3.5/5 rating from Business Today. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the 3-hour-14-minute gangster epic is set in post-independence Goa and explores themes of love, family, loyalty, and redemption alongside violence.
Yash plays a double role as Raya, a full-fledged gangster, and Ticket, a more emotional character. The supporting cast includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. The first half unfolds slowly to establish relationships, while the second half ramps up the action with raw, brutal sequences.
The climax takes an unexpected turn, keeping the emotional core intact. The film is now showing in theatres.
Indian Opinion Analysis
A double role is a high-risk bet for any star, and Yash's attempt to pull it off in a 194-minute film tests both his range and the audience's patience. The post-independence Goa setting is an unusual backdrop for a gangster saga, allowing the director to weave historical texture into personal vendettas. The real measure will be whether this fairy tale for grown-ups sustains its box office run beyond the opening weekend, especially given its runtime. Early reports of strong advance bookings suggest fan enthusiasm, but word-of-mouth on the slow first half will decide the film's long-term fate.
Source: bazaar.businesstoday.in
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