Did Yash Starrer Toxic Deserve The Social Media Trolling & Over-The-Top Criticism?
“I write something, I shoot something else, I edit something else, and then the film is out. Then I’m happy. I never stick to the script.” These words by filmmaker Geetu Mohandas during a 2021 interview have come back to haunt her and how! She has co-written Toxic along with its leading man Yash. She has also directed it. The film has been on the chopping block ever since its first ‘Ladies &…
Geetu Mohandas, director and co-writer of Toxic, has faced a barrage of social media trolling and harsh criticism since the film's release. Despite her claim of not adhering to the script, the film has been lambasted for its choppy editing, cringe dialogues, and unnecessary action scenes. Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria have been particularly targeted for their performances.
Yash, the leading man of the film, has avoided most of the criticism, despite facing scrutiny over his acting skills. The film has been described as a bold exploration of themes like guilt and choices, but many viewers feel it hasn't lived up to its potential. The film's divisive reception has led to claims of a conspiracy by rival film industries to bring down its success. Despite the controversy, some argue that the film still has potential and could become a cult classic in the future.
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