The teaser of Yash's upcoming film Toxic has sparked controversy due to its bold content, leading to the actress featured in the video deleting her Instagram account. Beatriz Taufenbach, a Brazilian model, was identified as the actress in the teaser, which was released on Yash's birthday. The scene, set in a cemetery, shows Yash and Beatriz in a car, and has been criticized for being obscene.
The backlash led to Aam Aadmi Party leaders filing a complaint with the Karnataka State Women's Commission, claiming the teaser degrades women's dignity and insults Kannada culture. The Women's Commission has asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to take action. However, the CBFC clarified that the teaser, released on YouTube, doesn't fall under their jurisdiction.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups features a star-studded cast, including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. The film is a period action thriller, with music composed by Ravi Basrur, and will be released simultaneously in Kannada and English, with pan-India releases in six languages.
The controversy has generated significant buzz around the film, which is set to clash with Dhurandhar Part 2 at the box office on March 19.