After months of anticipation, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is finally in theatres, and the early reactions are sharply divided. While many viewers have praised Yash's performance, action sequences, visuals and climax, others have criticised the film's pacing, long runtime and screenplay. Here's a look at what X users are saying about Yash's latest film.
Netizen's Reactions
Many viewers have responded positively to Toxic, praising Yash's screen presence, action sequences, visuals and performance. The climax and emotional moments have also stood out for many, with some calling the film “dark, raw and unforgettable,” though a few had mixed reactions to the overall experience.
Howevere, some viewers found Toxic disappointing, pointing to its slow pacing, lengthy runtime and uneven screenplay. While Yash's performance and the visuals received praise, others felt the film only comes together in the climax, which one viewer called its “saving grace.”
Climax is the only thing you can watch. It was well written, shot and executed. Rest is scarp#Toxic
— Arudhyna Rakam (@ArudhynaRakam) August 26, 2026
Toxic — not a movie, just a 3-hour headache. ????
— GK (@GopiAmarad69464) August 26, 2026
Story is missing, logic is on leave, screenplay is lost.
Worst experience. Even the interval couldn't save it. ????????#Toxic #ToxicMovie #MovieReview
More About Toxic
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic is a period gangster drama set in Goa between the 1940s and 1970s, following a man's rise in the world of crime. Yash plays a dual role, with Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth also part of the cast.
Shot in Kannada and English and released in multiple Indian languages, the 3-hour-and-14-minute film is packed with action and drama.
With more shows being screened, it remains to be seen how Toxic performs and whether the reactions on X turn into strong word of mouth.
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