NewKerala.com

Ram Gopal Varma Hails Geetu Mohandas as "Ultimate Symbol of Women Empowerment"

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma praised director Geetu Mohandas as the "ultimate symbol of women empowerment" following the release of the teaser for Yash's upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups'. The teaser, launched on Yash's birthday, showcases his intense character Raya and set social media abuzz. Other celebrities like Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar also hailed the explosive first look. The film, starring Yash alongside a prominent female cast, is scheduled for a theatrical release in March 2026.

Key Points: RGV Praises Geetu Mohandas, Yash's Toxic Teaser Sparks Buzz

  • RGV's high praise for Geetu Mohandas
  • Toxic teaser unveiled on Yash's birthday
  • Film stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara
  • Set for March 2026 release
  • Teaser sparked reactions from Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar
2 min read

Ram Gopal Varma hails 'Toxic' director Geetu Mohandas, calls her "ultimate symbol of women empowerment"

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma calls director Geetu Mohandas the "ultimate symbol of women empowerment" after the explosive teaser for Yash's 'Toxic'.

Ram Gopal Varma hails 'Toxic' director Geetu Mohandas, calls her "ultimate symbol of women empowerment"
"ultimate symbol of Women Empowerment - Ram Gopal Varma"

Mumbai, January 9

Yash starrer 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' ignited a major stir with its very first teaser, instantly setting social media abuzz and raising anticipation.

Joining in the line of praises, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma gave a shoutout to director Geetu Mohandas, hailing her for being the "ultimate symbol of women empowerment."

Taking to his X handle, RGV shared his surprising reaction to the director's work on the film.

"After seeing the @TheNameIsYash starring trailer of #Toxic I have no doubt that @GeethuMohandas is the ultimate symbol of Women Empowerment ..No Male director is Man enough in comparison to this Woman .. I still can't believe she shot this," he wrote.

Earlier, stars like Alia Bhatt, Karan Johar, and Rishab Shetty also hailed the teaser on social media.

The 'Raazi' actor took to her Instagram Story to react to the teaser. Giving the teaser a thumbs up, the actress wrote, "Dynamite."

Karan Johar, in his story, added, "WOW!!!! What a BIRTHDAY announcement!!! Truly ROCKING!"

The much-awaited teaser for actor Yash's upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' was unveiled on Thursday, coinciding with the actor's birthday celebrations.

The teaser offers a striking glimpse into Yash's intense and enigmatic character as Raya, instantly sparking excitement among fans. Set against the backdrop of a cemetery, the teaser opens with a blaze of action, with gunfire cutting through the silence, signalling the arrival of Yash as the composed, fearless, and unflinching Raya with a Tommy gun.

'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' is written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film stars Yash alongside Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Kiara Advani, and Nayanthara in key roles. Toxic marks Yash's return to the big screen after 'KGF: Chapter 2'.

Produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is set to hit theatres on March 19, 2026.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

A
Aman W
While I appreciate the sentiment, calling her the "ultimate symbol" feels like a bit of an overstatement. There are many talented women directors who have been breaking barriers for years. The praise should be for her work, not framed as a competition with "male directors".
R
Rohit P
The teaser was pure fire! Yash's screen presence is something else. And having a director like Geetu Mohandas at the helm promises a fresh perspective. March 2026 is too far away, yaar! The wait is already toxic 😉
S
Sarah B
Interesting to see such strong reactions. As someone newer to Indian cinema, it's great to see a major star like Yash collaborating with a female director on a big-scale project. The cast looks incredible too.
K
Karthik V
RGV is known for his dramatic statements, but the point stands. After Mouna Ragam and now this, Geetu Mohandas is proving her versatility. Directing a mass hero like Yash requires a different skill set altogether. All the best to the team!
N
Nisha Z
This is the kind of news that makes me proud. Empowerment is when you get the biggest projects and budgets, not just token appreciation. Hope this opens doors for many more. Also, that Tommy gun shot in the teaser? Iconic already!

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50