‘There is a voice for women in this film’: Yash defends Geetu Mohandas' ‘Toxic’ amid backlash over women's portrayal ahead of August 26 release
- Posted on August 23, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
Yash confronts criticism regarding female representation in the upcoming Kannada film 'Toxic' at its Hyderabad promotional event. The actor reassures audiences that the movie's trailer fails to capture the film's nuanced perspective on women's issues and empowerment. Speaking to thousands of students, Yash emphasizes that the complete narrative delivers a meaningful feminist voice that transcends initial public concerns about character portrayal.
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‘There is a voice for women in this film’: Yash defends Geetu Mohandas' ‘Toxic’ amid backlash over women's portrayal ahead of August 26 release
At 'Toxic's pre-release event in Hyderabad on Saturday, actor Yash addressed the backlash surrounding the film's depiction of women head-on, telling thousands of students in attendance that the trailer doesn't do justice to the film's actual content. He assured audiences that the movie carries "a voice for women" that will only become evident once they watch it on the big screen.
