upcoming kannada movie teaser Toxic: A Fairy Tale for AdultsThe Yash starrer has sparked controversy after its release on January 8, on the actor’s 40th birthday. The teaser shows Yash in an intimate scene inside a car in a graveyard, followed by action sequences. The content prompted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to file a formal complaint with the Karnataka State Women’s Commission, alleging that the teaser contained obscene content that could have a negative impact on women and children.

This debate has intensified after a video of Yash’s previous interview in a Kannada talk show weekend with ramesh Resurfaced online. In the clip, Yash had said, “I wouldn’t do any scene in a movie that I wouldn’t feel comfortable watching with my parents.” The spread of this old statement prompted more discussion, as fans and critics compared the actor’s past comments with his latest on-screen comments.

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AAP state secretary Usha Mohan addressed her concerns in a letter to the commission, saying, “The obscene and explicit content in the teaser of this film is causing serious harm to the social welfare of women and children. These scenes, released in the public domain without any age-related warning, degrade the dignity of women and insult Kannada culture.” The statement reflects the party’s stand that the teaser not only offends public decency but also disrespects local cultural sensibilities.

After the release of the teaser, a section of the audience expressed strong reactions on social media. While some were shocked by the intimate scene, others criticized it as inauthentic. The film’s controversial content has divided audiences, with some users defending Yash and others expressing disappointment over the creative direction.

Some social media users supported Yash, arguing that people’s beliefs and preferences evolve over time. Comments included, “People change, their viewpoints grow,” and “I mean human beings evolve…they may believe that their ideals then and now have changed.” Another user commented, “People change their ways with time. In this cutthroat industry it’s no one’s business to reject a film based on one scene. Everyone picks on me at one point.”

Additional online comments defended the actor’s right to change his professional outlook, with one saying, “If you don’t like Yash’s movies, fine, dismiss them. I didn’t like them”. kgf So much so that I stopped part 1 already and haven’t seen any other Yash movie. But this is where one may have a different opinion early in one’s career and change it after 15 years.. we all do that. And that’s just the acting in the scene. It’s nothing illegal/sinful, just acting.” These responses highlight the audience’s recognition of personal and professional growth over time.

The controversy has also reignited discussions about standards of decency in Indian cinema and the responsibility of filmmakers when presenting content to diverse and multi-generational audiences. While some critics say that the teaser crosses acceptable boundaries, many fans have insisted that the acting is not inherently objectionable if it does not violate legal or ethical norms.

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Adults It stars Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Nayanthara along with Yash. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on March 19, where it will compete at the box office Dhurandhar 2Starring Ranveer Singh and Akshaye Khanna. The reaction to the film’s release, particularly in light of ongoing debates about artistic freedom and social responsibility, will be closely watched.