Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Gets a Lukewarm Welcome as Viewers Slam Screenplay and Pace
Reviewers say Yash’s action spectacle is technically polished and expensive, but its weak writing and illogical screenplay leave the story hollow.
- On Wednesday, the film Toxic starring Yash released to immediate backlash, with critics calling the ambitious gangster drama a "fairy tale that turns into a complete nightmare for everyone."
- Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the production is set in 1947 Goa following gangster Raya; made on a budget of Rs 500 crore, it opened with Rs 57 crore gross in India.
- Although the film looks expensive, critics describe the screenplay as "weak" and "soulless," noting that the story relies on violence and glamour rather than a strong narrative, causing uneven pacing.
- Viewers have described the film as "boring" and "violent," with many citing an overdose of KGF-style treatment; while Kiara Advani stands out among the supporting cast, the music has largely disappointed.
- Frustrated viewers called the project a "disaster of the decade," questioning why Yash spent 4 years on the film; unlike his previous hit's emotional foundation, this story fails to connect with audiences.
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Yash’s ‘Toxic’ gets a lukewarm welcome as viewers slam screenplay and pace
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