Overview
- Responding to criticism of sensual promo clips, Yash said at CinemaCon that a large-scale gangster film shaped by a woman director’s perspective feels new and refreshing.
- He argued that romance and intimacy in Toxic are depicted through Geetu Mohandas’ lens, a stance voiced after a formal complaint from the National Christian Federation over “hurt sentiments.”
- Hollywood action director JJ Perry boosted buzz this week by sharing behind-the-scenes photos and calling it an honor to work with Yash and Mohandas.
- The film is now slated for a worldwide theatrical release on June 4 after makers postponed the March 19 date and paused promotions due to tensions in the Middle East.
- Makers screened a nine-minute preview at CinemaCon, where Yash discussed visceral action design, and the production highlighted a pan-India rollout with Kannada and English versions and dubs in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.