New Delhi: The early reactions to Yash’s Toxic are calling the film a ‘fairy tale that turns into a complete nightmare for everyone’. The film released Wednesday, and social media cannot keep calm while criticising the film’s storyline and calling it a ‘disaster.’
Critics on social media can’t find the words for the makers’ choices. Some are calling it a masterclass in how to ruin a film in the second half.
The film is directed by Geetu Mohandas, with Yash in the lead and Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth in supporting roles. Set in post-Independence Goa, the film follows a gangster navigating loyalty, morality, and redemption in a world ruled by violence and jealousy. Yash plays a dual role as Raya and his son Rumi, also known as Ticket, with the story exploring their complicated relationship.
Made on a budget of Rs 500 crore, the film opened with a total gross of Rs 57 crore in India.
WILD. AUDACIOUS. RIDICULOUS.
So many adjectives to describe how the makers chose to shape #Toxic
I am still gathering my thoughts around that deranged climax.
Only the patient can view a silver lining somewhere.
It swings blindly and misses for the most part
— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) August 26, 2026
A shoddy second half?
Reactions to the film have flooded social media, with people describing it as ‘boring,’ ‘soulless’, and ‘violent’.
“No story, weak screenplay, no character intro, only romance and breakup. I don’t know why Yash wasted 4 years on this film,” a user posted on X.
Another called the film “disaster of the decade.” It’s the second half that many had a problem with.
“The second half too goes on without any proper story or connection. An overdose of KGF-style treatment with absolutely no emotional connect,” a user commented.
(Edited by Prasanna Bachchhav)
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