5 min learnNew DelhiAug 13, 2026 09:25 PM IST
Kannada actor Rishika Singh has criticised the trailer of Yash’s upcoming film Toxic, questioning its portrayal of girls and the intimate scenes that includes the actor. Her feedback have sparked a debate on social media, with some customers supporting her issues whereas others have criticised her for objecting to scenes from a fictional movie that includes consenting grownup actors.
In a video shared on social media, Rishika stated she was disillusioned by the imagery within the Poisonous trailer. Addressing Yash immediately, she questioned his resolution to be a part of scenes she felt didn’t present ladies respectfully. She additionally identified that Yash is a husband and father.
“I need Kannada cinema to develop and attain a global viewers. I’m comfortable {that a} huge movie like Poisonous is being made in Kannada and {that a} Bollywood actress can be a part of it. However I didn’t like the way in which ladies have been portrayed within the trailer,” she stated.
Rishika additionally questioned whether or not the movie was inserting an excessive amount of emphasis on male ego whereas failing to offer its feminine characters the same presence.
Rishika Singh questions portrayal of girls in Poisonous
Rishika Singh identified that Poisonous options a number of distinguished feminine actors and questioned whether or not the ladies within the trailer had been offered in a flattering method.
“There are 5 feminine actors within the movie. Has even considered one of them been proven fantastically or in a complimentary method?” she questioned.
She additionally referred to a dialogue within the trailer wherein a lady is requested about her “fee”. Rishika questioned the inclusion of the road and particularly talked about Kiara Advani, who performs Nadia within the movie.
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“Why was Kiara Advani introduced from Bollywood to be portrayed in such a way?” she requested.
Rishika additionally urged Yash’s followers to contemplate how they could react if the same comment had been made about their wives working in one other movie trade.
She stated her criticism was directed on the portrayal within the movie relatively than at director Geetu Mohandas, whom she stated had her personal inventive imaginative and prescient and should not perceive “our” tradition in the identical method.
Nonetheless, Rishika questioned why Yash, being from Karnataka, had agreed to the portrayal.
She additionally addressed Yash immediately and stated that males ought to have dignity and ladies ought to be handled with respect.
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‘We are going to make you vacate Karnataka’
Rishika Singh’s feedback grew to become extra controversial in direction of the top of the video when she warned {that a} lack of respect in direction of ladies may result in individuals being requested to depart Karnataka.
“If ladies are usually not revered, we’ll make you vacate Karnataka,” she stated.
She ended the video by declaring, “I’m Poisonous.”
The feedback have since triggered a heated dialogue on-line. Whereas some customers agreed with Rishika’s issues in regards to the portrayal of girls and intimacy in mainstream cinema, others criticised her for objecting to scenes from a fictional movie involving consenting grownup actors.
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Some social media customers additionally identified that the feminine actors related to Poisonous have spoken positively about their expertise working with Yash and the movie’s workforce.
Others dug up outdated clips and images from Rishika Singh’s personal profession and questioned her criticism of the movie’s intimate imagery.
A bit of customers, nonetheless, defended Rishika for expressing her opinion as a viewer and fellow artiste.
Kiara Advani defends Poisonous’s feminine characters
Kiara Advani, who performs Nadia in Poisonous, had earlier dismissed assumptions that the film sidelines its female characters. In response to the actor, every lady within the ensemble has a definite position and character.
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“Each lady introduced her personal vitality and individuality to the movie. I believe audiences will take pleasure in seeing such distinct feminine characters share the identical cinematic universe,” she informed Femina.
Yash’s Poisonous set for August 26 launch
The controversy comes as Poisonous: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups continues to generate buzz following the discharge of its trailer. Directed by Nationwide Award-winning filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, the movie stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.
Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Thoughts Creations, Poisonous marks Yash’s return to the massive display after KGF: Chapter 2. The movie has been mounted as a large-scale motion drama and has drawn consideration for its stylised visuals, motion sequences and darkish tone.
Poisonous is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical launch on August 26.
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Who’s Rishika Singh?
Rishika Singh, the daughter of veteran Kannada filmmaker Rajendra Singh Babu, has acted in movies like Kalla Malla Sulla, Benki Birugali, Kanthirava and Thuntaru. She was additionally a contestant on the primary season of Bigg Boss Kannada.
