# Yash’s Toxic trailer draws comparisons with Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal 2026-08-09T08:47:44+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The trailer for Yash's upcoming film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, released on Saturday in Bengaluru, has sparked online comparisons with Ranbir Kapoor's 2023 blockbuster Animal. Social media users shared side-by-side images of nude scenes from both films, with one X user writing, "Yash done PHD in copying and inspiring Ranbir." Another called Toxic "a cheap copy" of Animal. However, some defended Yash, with one fan writing, "Yash is going to show Ranbir what a real Animal looks like." Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic features Yash in a double role alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. At the trailer launch, Yash praised Nayanthara as "Lady Superstar," revealing she plays his sister in the film. Nayanthara said she was initially hesitant to join the large cast but changed her mind after hearing the story. She called Yash the most hardworking actor she has ever seen. Toxic is scheduled for release on August 26. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com - deccanchronicle.com - ndtv.com Tags: Animal, Bollywood, film comparisons, Ranbir Kapoor, Toxic, Yash Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/yashs-toxic-trailer-draws-comparisons-with-ranbir-kapoors-animal/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/yashs-toxic-trailer-draws-comparisons-with-ranbir-kapoors-animal/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.