Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ turned into one of the most talked about Kannada movies after its release at the theatres. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the movie has polarised people with some appreciating the visual aesthetics and storytelling of the film and some criticising it. Amid the contrasting opinions, a notable reaction has now come from veteran Kannada actor Upendra, whose own style of cinema made his comments particularly interesting to fans.
Upendra praises ‘Toxic’
After watching ‘Toxic,’ Upendra shared his thoughts on social media and gave the film a strong thumbs-up. The actor praised the efforts of the entire team and highlighted the film’s unique presentation. “Watched Toxic. Wow! What a movie!A new world and an entirely new experience! The hard work, dedication, and passion of every artist and technician are truly commendable! Hats off to Yash and the entire team!” he wrote. His review stood out because ‘Toxic’ has received mixed responses from audiences since its release. Upendra also shared his reaction in both Kannada and English, adding to the attention around his post.
Upendra’s positive review sparks a discussion, triggers ‘toxic’ debate among fans
While some fans agreed with Upendra and appreciated his perspective, others strongly disagreed with his assessment of the film. One user criticised the praise, writing, “Stop celebrating mediocrity.” Another viewer compared ‘Toxic’ with other recent Kannada films and gave a sharply negative reaction. However, several others felt that Upendra was the right person to appreciate the film’s psychological and unconventional elements. One fan wrote, “Good to see you tweeting about the movie. This story telling in some ways suits your style.” Another user added, “Psychological movie and Upendra not supporting will never happen. It’s his genre after all.” The contrasting reactions show how strongly Toxic has divided its audience.
About ‘Toxic’ cast and crew
‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ is directed by Geetu Mohandas and features Yash in dual roles. Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth are also part of the cast. While the audience response continues to remain divided, Upendra’s enthusiastic reaction has added another layer to the conversation. For now, ‘Toxic’ continues to generate discussion not only for its box-office journey but also for the very different opinions it has inspired among Kannada cinema fans.
