13 September,2026 09:58 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Benedict Garrett on Toxic (Pics/X)
Yash's latest theatrical film, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups, is facing a tough run at the box office amid mixed reviews surrounding the film. While a source close to Yash revealed he is dealing with the poor response, his co-star, Benedict Garrett, defended the film's negative reviews.
Benedict took to his social media to post pictures of his scenes from Toxic. He defended the film in the caption, writing, "Sometimes malfunctions happen, Raya. Don't make the mistake of judging a film by the negative reviews of others (be they genuine or paid). You have your own mind, don't you? Use it. Remember - #TOXIC is a FAIRY TALE for GROWN-UPS."
He also defended the film when it was released, writing, "I honestly didn't expect to love Toxic. I'm in the film, but I went into the cinema knowing very little about the story - and as someone who isn't particularly a fan of action films, I was genuinely surprised by how deeply it affected me. Because Toxic isn't really about the violence, the gore, the sex or the spectacle. It's a fairy tale for grown-ups - a dark, chaotic, disturbing reflection of the toxic world we inherit and the choices that trauma, conditioning, power, religion, colonialism and society can make us capable of."
During his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, Yash was questioned about films featuring sexual scenes and gory action, and how, when such things are done by youngsters, Gen Z is blamed.
Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown Ups stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth. Backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film is a period action drama set against the backdrop of Goa.
The Geetu Mohandas directorial had a massive opening on its first day, but numbers have been seeing a dip since then. Its English version was released in India on September 4, but has been removed from theatres after a week, as reported by Bollywood Hungama. The makers reportedly turned down a Rs 150 crore deal while seeking Rs 200 crore, expecting the film's commercial success to increase its value.
