Yash leads a dark world of chaotic relationships in 'Toxic'
Mumbai, Aug 8
The wait is finally over. The makers of Yash's eagerly awaited action entertainer, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' have unveiled the enchanting trailer of the film on Saturday.
The power-packed preview has all the elements - striking visuals, jaw-dropping action, intense characters, and complicated relationships.
'Toxic' revolves around the complex relationship between Raya and his son, Ticket, accompanied by a web of relationships and rivalries. Through the trailer, we also get an insight into the character arcs of the female leads of the drama - Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, and Huma Qureshi.
The trailer does not give out much about the storyline of the film, but communicates the basic sentiment of the world where chaos meets chaos.
Meanwhile, the primary look of 'Toxic' was shared by the makers on Yash's birthday this January.
The video showed Yash getting intimate with a woman inside a car and then gunning down a large number of men. The clip faced some massive criticism for the scene picturised at a cemetery.
Complaints were filed by a Christian body, a state women's commission. An FIR was even filed against the makers. However, several prominent names from the industry came in support.
Originally scheduled to reach the audience in March, 'Toxic' was pushed to June, citing 'uncertainty in the Middle East'. Later in May, the film was once again delayed with no announcement of the release date.
Finally, on Father's Day this year, the makers shared that 'Toxic' will hit the cinema halls on August 26 this year.
Shot simultaneously in English and Kannada, 'Toxic' will also have dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Made under the direction of Geetu Mohandas, 'Toxic' has been jointly backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations
'Toxic' is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 26 August.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I have mixed feelings about this. The trailer looks visually stunning, no doubt. But the whole controversy about the cemetery scene bothers me. They should have been more sensitive about religious sentiments. That said, I hope the film focuses on the story and not just style. Yash deserves a solid script.
This trailer is pure goosebumps material! The father-son relationship angle seems intense. And with Nayanthara and Kiara in the mix, the female characters look equally powerful. This is exactly what Indian cinema needs - bold storytelling. Yash is truly a pan-India star now. 💪
The release date keeps moving! First March, then June, now August. I understand production challenges, but this constant postponement is frustrating for fans. Still, given the scale of this project, I'm willing to wait. Just hope the film lives up to the massive hype.
The trailer gives me major Hollywood vibes! The cinematography, the dark tone, the complex characters - everything looks top-notch. And a huge cast with Nayanthara and Kiara Advani - wow! However, I do wish they'd shown a bit more of the story in the trailer. Still, definitely going for the opening weekend!
I'm a bit skeptical about the 'A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' tagline. Seems a bit pretentious for an action film. But the trailer does look slick and the international cast adds curiosity. Also, it's being shot in English and Kannada simultaneously - that's ambitious. Let's see if it pays off.
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