The trailer for the highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups, starring superstar Yash, has finally been released, receiving an overwhelming response from the audience. This gangster drama features Kiara Advani in a pivotal role, and she has been a prominent figure in everything from the film's teaser to its trailer. However, in recent days, the actress found herself at the center of social media trolling due to certain intimate scenes depicted in the upcoming movie. Amidst the rising criticism on various social platforms, Yash has stepped forward to support his co-star, Kiara Advani, showing a strong front against the online backlash.
Yash Stands by Kiara at Bengaluru Event
During the grand trailer launch event of Toxic held in Bengaluru on Saturday, Yash was joined by Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, and Nayanthara, while addressing the ongoing controversy regarding the intimate scenes, Yash reacted to the criticisms and encouraged Kiara to stay strong. He advised her not to pay attention to such online reactions and urged her to continue doing what she believes in as an artist. Yash's support comes at a time when the actress was being targeted for her performance and the nature of the scenes shown in the promotional content.
Praise for Kiara's Dedication and Role
At the event, Yash didn't hold back in praising Kiara's commitment to her craft. He mentioned that the audience has only seen a small glimpse of her role in the trailer and assured that they would truly appreciate her work once the film is released, while in Toxic, Kiara Advani portrays the character of Nadia, a circus artist. Her romantic scenes with Yash had already started making headlines following the release of the film's teaser and the song titled Tabahi. These intimate moments between the two characters led to Kiara being targeted by trolls on social media, prompting Yash to speak out in her defense.
Yash's Message to the Trolls
Speaking directly about the trolling, Yash told Kiara that as an actor, one has to go through various challenges and she shouldn't worry about what people are saying. He stated that she should do what she believes is right for the character and the film. Yash remarked that the very people who are currently criticizing her will eventually be the ones to praise and appreciate her work. He suggested that the film and its approach might simply be a bit ahead of its time, which often leads to such initial reactions from the public, while he emphasized that he had seen her hard work on the set and appreciated how down-to-earth she remained despite the presence of many established actors in the project.
Kiara Advani on Her Career Turning Point
Kiara Advani also shared her thoughts during the event, describing Toxic as a significant turning point in her career. She expressed her gratitude towards Yash and the film's director, Geetu Mohandas, for envisioning her in the role of Nadia. Kiara revealed that it was Yash and Geetu who manifested the idea of her playing this character, seeing a potential in her that she hadn't fully realized herself. She admitted that before she even knew she was ready to take such a fearless step as an actor, Yash and Geetu had already placed their faith in her. The actress credited their belief for her ability to take on such a challenging and bold role in this gangster drama.