Kannada superstar Yash has expressed gratitude to his fans for standing by his film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, acknowledging their continued support despite the criticism the movie received. Speaking at an event in Bengaluru for his upcoming film Ramayana, the actor praised fans who watched Toxic multiple times and defended it amid mixed reactions.
“I have noticed how much you guys loved and fought for Toxic. Despite everything, you watched it many times and gave it a huge collection,” Yash said, recognising the loyalty of his Kannada-speaking fan base. His remarks were reported following the film’s mixed reception and the online debate surrounding its performance. <Cite refs={[“turn258383search0″,”turn258383search1”]}/>
Toxic Faces Box-Office Challenges
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups features Yash alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. The film generated considerable anticipation before release, given Yash’s popularity following the success of the KGF franchise.
However, the movie reportedly faced negative reviews and criticism on social media, affecting its theatrical run. Reports placed its worldwide box-office collection at approximately ₹330 crore, against a reported budget of around ₹500 crore. These figures have contributed to media descriptions of the film as a commercial disappointment, although box-office estimates can vary between sources. <Cite refs={[“turn258383search0″,”turn258383search1”]}/>
Despite the criticism, Yash’s comments highlighted the importance of audience loyalty and the support the film received from fans who continued to champion it.
Yash Looks Ahead to Ramayana
The actor is now preparing for his next major release, Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. Yash will portray Ravana in the two-part mythological epic, which stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Sunny Deol as Hanuman.
At the Bengaluru event, the cast and filmmakers presented the project’s latest international trailer and acknowledged the audience’s enthusiasm. Yash also described Ramayana as a project with a strong connection to Karnataka, reinforcing his appreciation for the region and its audiences. <Cite refs={[“turn258383search0″,”turn258383search1”]}/>
While Toxic faced a challenging reception, Yash’s acknowledgement of his fans has drawn attention to the relationship between the actor and his Kannada-speaking audience. His next project will bring him into a different cinematic role, with audiences now waiting to see his portrayal of Ravana in one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious mythological productions.
