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Yash defends ‘Toxic’ against vulgarity claims and adult themes
Actor Yash has addressed recent controversies surrounding his upcoming film, ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, during an appearance on the television program ‘Aap Ki Adalat’. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, has faced social media criticism regarding its portrayal of women and alleged vulgarity in its promotional content, specifically the song ‘Tabaahi’.
Yash defended the film’s themes, stating that it is intended for a Gen-Z audience and aims to explore societal taboos and the freedom of expression. He clarified that the intimate scenes are shot aesthetically to serve the story and noted, “I haven’t even kissed, as you may have noticed.” He also addressed personal matters, mentioning that while his wife, Radhika Pandit, may feel uncomfortable with his on-screen intimate scenes, she trusts his professional work.
The film, which features a large ensemble including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, and Tara Sutaria, has been granted an ‘A’ certificate by the censor board. It is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 26, 2026. Additionally, the film’s soundtrack features diverse musical contributions, including a theme song by Russian singer Diana Ankudinova.
Entities
Allu Aravind · Geetu Mohandas · Kiara Advani · Rajat Sharma · Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups · Yash
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yash stated that vulgarity is wrong and claimed he did not even kiss in the film. www.news9live.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The film aims to address societal taboos regarding women expressing their desires and fantasies. www.indianbroadcastingworld.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Yash responded to producer Allu Aravind by stating that cinema does not belong solely to the producer. www.timesnownews.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is intended for adult audiences rather than children. www.indianbroadcastingworld.com · www.news9live.com