Yash (left) and Suri.
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Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups has obtained polarising opinions ever because it hit the theatres on August 26, 2026. The emotional gangster drama, starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, has drawn brickbats for its overstuffed screenplay, whereas additionally incomes reward for delving right into a psychological theme.
Within the movie, Yash performs Raya, an invincible gangster who progressively descends into melancholy after being devastated by a tragic previous wherein he loses his family members.Poisonous, additionally starring Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi and Nayanthara, is about in Goa across the time of independence, when the Portuguese nonetheless dominated the area. The film offers with the opium commerce and likewise a on line casino racket in Macau, other than exploring the psychological state of a gangster who suffers from guilt.
Responding to the film, Kannada director Suri (Kadippudi, Tagaru and Duniya), who largely stays away from the media highlight, has opened as much as The Hindu about Poisonous and Yash’s efficiency within the movie. Having adopted Yash’s journey from his early days in Kannada cinema to changing into a pan-Indian star, Suri believes the actor’s portrayal of an ageing gangster is a daring danger—one that might change how filmmakers think about him sooner or later.
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Enormous danger
For a star of his stature to decide on such a posh position and fully give up himself to it takes quite a lot of conviction. He has given his all to the position of the ageing gangster, Raya. What I like is the intent with which he appears to have approached the character. I felt one thing related once I watched Vikram in Anniyan (2004). He was taking part in three totally different roles, and you might see how he pounced onto every of these personalities. Equally, in Poisonous, he’s not approaching his character as a standard star efficiency.
New potentialities
Following Poisonous, a number of the greatest administrators in Indian cinema can now take a look at Yash and picture him in roles which are much more advanced, difficult, and engaging. Atlee, Prashanth Neel, and SS Rajamouli can dream greater for Yash. Earlier, a filmmaker might need had a specific picture of Yash in thoughts. However when an actor takes a danger like this and pulls it off, it adjustments that notion. Instantly, you begin questioning what else he can do.
Important for the Kannada movie business
There are filmmakers right here who labored with Yash throughout his early days as an actor, corresponding to Yogaraj Bhat (Drama), Manju Mandavya (Masterpiece), and Santhosh Ananddram (Mr and Mrs Ramachari). They’ve recognized him from a time when he was nonetheless establishing himself. In the present day, his stature is totally totally different. He has grow to be a pan-Indian star, however the vital factor is that he’s additionally displaying a willingness to tackle difficult materials. They’ll now think about distinctive tales that includes Yash which might cater to an enormous variety of individuals.
ALSO READ: ‘Toxic’: How Yash built his reputation as an actor
Second probability
A movie like this isn’t essentially meant to be consumed and understood in a single viewing. Poisonous is a type of expression — virtually like a portray. And simply as a portray can reveal totally different meanings, feelings, and particulars each time you take a look at it, Poisonous also can supply a distinct expertise when watched once more.
Typically, you might not join with a movie the primary time you watch it. However whenever you return to it, you discover stuff you missed earlier, perceive the feelings in another way, and maybe uncover one other layer to what the filmmaker is making an attempt to say.
As instructed to Vivek MV
Revealed – August 29, 2026 04:42 pm IST
