‘Toxic’: Karnataka film chamber president asks viewers not to judge Yash starrer based on teaser alone

Kannada star Yash’s much-awaited film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has been facing criticism after its teaser. Some religious groups and activists said the teaser disrespects Saint Michael and could hurt Christian feelings. Meanwhile, some have claimed that the scenes are obscene and not for family viewers. Women’s groups have asked the Karnataka State Women’s Commission and the CBFC to check the promotional content carefully.Amid the film receiving negative attention, Dr Jayamala, President of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, asked people not to judge the film just by the teaser. As per a report by India Today, she said, “Complaints have come in about the Toxic teaser, but I am not aware of what exactly is wrong.” She said the teaser is only a small part meant to attract audiences and is not the full film. Dr Jayamala added, “A teaser is just a glimpse meant to attract audiences to theatres. Discussing the film before it has been reviewed by the censor board is premature. Filmmakers invest hundreds of crores into their work, and viewers should see the full film before forming an opinion.” She mentioned that the filmmakers have denied all claims of disrespect or obscene content. The film is yet to be reviewed and certified by the CBFC. Any issues raised by the authorities will be handled through the proper process.Directed by Geetu Mohandas, ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. The film is set to release on March 19, subject to certification by the CBFC.It will clash with the much-awaited Ranveer Singh starrer sequel ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ directed by Aditya Dhar.