Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has received polarising reviews since its release in theatres last Wednesday. The film starring Yashin dual roles has received criticism for its screenplay and editing, while others have seen potential. Directors of Yash’s Googly (2013) and Rukmini Vasanth’s Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (2023) reviewed the film on social media. (Also Read: ‘I am proud of Toxic, we made what we wanted to make’: Akshay Oberoi talks about starring with Yash | Interview)
Googly director in tears after Toxic
Filmmaker Pavan Wadeyar, who directed Yash in their hit film Googly, wrote in his review on X (formerly Twitter), “Watched Toxic today with packed audience. It really deserves a huge applause for the Daring attempt. Its not just an entertainment film its a psychological journey of strong characters.”
He admitted that the film could’ve been better, writing, “I agree the writing and edit could hav been crispier, but its a feast to watch our own Yash. He has really taken over RAYA in to his blood veins.” The filmmaker even seemed moved by the ending, writing, “The last 20 mins is truly wonderful, it is really not easy to carry such performance through out the film, Especially the character "Ticket" O man.. I am still struck with that... I had tears in my eyes at the end for RAYA.”
Sapta Sagaradaache Ello director calls Toxic brave
Hemanth M Rao, who directed Rukmini in her hit film Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, wrote on X, “Storytelling is about convictions and being brave. Very few walk that path. From producer, director to actors, I'm so amazed by so many decisions that has gone into making #Toxic a reality.”
{{/usCountry}}Hemanth M Rao, who directed Rukmini in her hit film Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, wrote on X, “Storytelling is about convictions and being brave. Very few walk that path. From producer, director to actors, I'm so amazed by so many decisions that has gone into making #Toxic a reality.”
{{/usCountry}}He also praised Yash and Rukmini, writing, “What beautiful performances by everybody and man oh man...Raya, the older madder version was soo good. For me, the last half hour was beautiful. Its definitely calls for a big screen experience. Mad respect to #GeetuMohanDas @KvnProductions @TheNameIsYash And @rukminitweets, Rockstar only you were. #Toxic.”
About Toxic
Toxic is a gangster film directed by Geetu Mohandas and jointly produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash through KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, respectively. It stars Yash in dual roles alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.
The film tells the story of siblings Raya (Yash) and Ganga (Nayanthara) who take over a gangster empire in Goa. Despite being on top, Raya soon starts to unravel as his past catches up to him. Toxic received criticism since its release in all South Indian languages and Hindi. The film was shot in Kannada and English simultaneously.
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