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Toxic trailer out: Yash plays father-son in violent gangster saga
The trailer of Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups' was unveiled at a grand event in Bengaluru on August 8. The nearly five-minute promo shows Yash in a dual role as father…
The Story in Brief
The trailer of Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups' was unveiled at a grand event in Bengaluru on August 8. The nearly five-minute promo shows Yash in a dual role as father Raya and son Rumi (Ticket), set across the 1940s and 1970s in Goa. Kiara Advani plays circus performer Nadia, while Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth feature in key roles. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, releases worldwide on August 26.
Reactions on X are mixed. Some fans hail the 'next-level lethal' action and Yash's intensity, while others criticise the trailer for excessive violence and misogynistic tones. Hindustan Times notes the film was delayed twice, earlier from March citing 'uncertainty in the Middle East'. Lionsgate will distribute the English version, as per Times Now.
The Indian Opinion
The trailer has sparked two predictable extremes: fanboys calling it a 'blockbuster' and critics dismissing it as style over substance. But the real test will be whether Geetu Mohandas can deliver a coherent story beneath the gore and glamour. Yash's nude scene and the women reduced to cardboard cutouts raise legitimate questions, not just about taste but about whether this is any different from the KGF template. Watch for how the female characters figure in the actual runtime.
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