{
  "id": 3490564,
  "title": "'Wasn't Expecting This From You, Cheap Script': Rukmini Vasanth Fans DISAPPOINTED Over Her Bold Bed Scene In Yash's Toxic- VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/wasnt-expecting-this-from-you-cheap-script-rukmini-vasanth-fans",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:54:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/wasnt-expecting-this-from-you-cheap-script-rukmini-vasanth-fans-disappointed-over-her-bold-bed-scene-in-yashs-toxic-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Rukmini Vasanth, a talented actress celebrated for her role in Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1, recently found herself in the midst of a controversy following her appearance in Yash's film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. In this role, she portrayed Mellisa, a character that was part of her evolving career trajectory. However, a particular scene involving the 29-year-old actress has ignited a storm of criticism on social media platforms.\n\nThe viral video captures Mellisa waking up from sleep with just a blanket covering her body. She clutches the blanket tightly as she gazes around, her expression one of confusion and disorientation. The scene has elicited a range of reactions from fans and viewers alike. Many expressed their disappointment, questioning the creative decision behind the sequence. Some even took to social media, saying, \"Rukmini, WTF is this?\" and \"How am I supposed to process scenes like this? Rukmini, I seriously wasn't expecting this from you!\"\n\nThe script for the film has also come under scrutiny, with some users branding it \"cheap\". A few netizens argued that the scene did not complement Rukmini's character or performance, while others felt that it was not suitable for her. Despite the backlash, it is important to note that Yash's film, Toxic, did not include any romantic or intimate scenes for Rukmini Vasanth, leading some to accuse the public of making \"impression-begging\" comments. Critics have also dismissed the film as a \"disaster of the decade\" and an \"exhausting watch\", with the climax being the sole highlight of praise.",
  "summary": "Actress Rukmini Vasanth, known for her performance as Kanakavathi in Rishab Shetty's Kantara: Chapter 1, recently appeared in the much-awaited film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The actress shared the screen with an ensemble cast that includes Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria. Rukmini Vasanth's Scene In Toxic Sparks Backlash In Toxic, Rukmini plays the character…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}