{
  "id": 354968,
  "title": "'Every Time A Big Film Starts': Yash On Toxic Being Called Shelved",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/every-time-a-big-film-starts-yash-on-toxic-being-called-shelved",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T07:17:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/every-time-a-big-film-starts-yash-on-toxic-being-called-shelved-1.500635177"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since the start of production, rumors have swirled that the film Toxic would be shelved or abandoned. This narrative was confirmed by Yash during a trailer launch in Bengaluru on August 8, the same day shooting began two years prior. Addressing the rumors, Yash clarified that many big films face similar setbacks, sometimes even during the early stages of production. He emphasized the challenges of making a film, likening it to \"going to war against the whole world.\" Despite these obstacles, Yash expressed gratitude for the dedication of the talented cast, noting the film's two versions in Kannada and English, a feat rarely seen in the industry. With a reported budget of ₹600 crore to ₹800 crore, Toxic stands as the most expensive Indian film ever made. The trailer supports this claim, showcasing the star-studded cast including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Toxic has been the subject of collapse rumours for most of its production. Reports of the film being halted, stalled or abandoned have surfaced repeatedly since shooting began. At the trailer launch in Bengaluru on Saturday, Yash addressed them directly for the first time, and did not particularly hide his irritation. There was also a detail in his answer that nobody seems to have picked…",
  "key_points": [
    "Yash confirmed rumors that Toxic film would be shelved during Bengaluru trailer launch on August 8.",
    "Yash clarified many big films face similar setbacks, even early in production.",
    "Toxic stands as the most expensive Indian film ever made with ₹600 crore to ₹800 crore budget."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Yash's clarification on Toxic being shelved puts the film back on track, suggesting that despite production challenges, big-budget films like Toxic require perseverance to navigate industry obstacles.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}