Rukmini Vasanth faces social media backlash over ‘Toxic’ role

The release of the film ‘Toxic’ has sparked social media debates regarding the portrayal of female actors and moral policing. Following the film's release, a viral post on X criticized actress Rukmini Vasanth, using language that described her as having a “purity” and “wife material” vibe. Fans have pushed back against these comments, labeling the rhetoric as sexist and accusing it of reducing a professional actor to a narrow moral image based on her role choices.

Comparisons have also emerged between ‘Toxic’, directed by Geetu Mohandas, and the film ‘Peddi’. While some social media users questioned why certain groups were vocal about the presentation of characters in ‘Peddi’ but silent regarding ‘Toxic’, analysts suggest the distinction lies in narrative intent. Unlike ‘Peddi’, which faced criticism for depicting non-consensual behavior as romantic within a mainstream commercial setting, ‘Toxic’ is described as a story about a criminal underworld where female characters possess their own motivations and roles within a morally corrupt environment.