Kannada actress Rishika Singh has strongly criticised superstar Yash and the makers of his upcoming film Toxic, raising sharp objections over the portrayal of women and explicit scenes featured in the film’s promotional content.
About ‘Toxic’ and release date
After experiencing multiple production delays, the highly anticipated film is slated to hit theatres on August 26, 2026.
She further added that she does not support what she termed as Yash’s “new business” and questioned his choice of roles despite having women in his own family. Addressing the KGF star directly in her Instagram video, Rishika questioned his decision to participate in such bold sequences, stating that while “beauty is what truly suits a woman, respect is what truly suits a man. Issuing a stern warning, Rishika urged the actor to show women proper respect, adding that failure to do so could lead to severe backlash from the state, warning that “we will make you vacate Karnataka. Rishika also turned her attention to the casting and depiction of the film’s female leads, particularly Bollywood actress Kiara Advani. Clarifying her stance, the actress noted that her critique was focused specifically on the on-screen portrayal and narrative choices in the film, rather than director Geetu Mohandas or her broader creative vision. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is an action-thriller starring Yash alongside an ensemble cast featuring Kiara Advani.
