Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Teaser Drops on His 40th Birthday: Graveyard Car Blast Scene Sparks Massive Controversy!

On his 40th birthday (January 8), Kannada superstar Yash unveiled the explosive new teaser for his highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas. While the 2.5-minute character intro video has thrilled fans with its high-octane action and stylish entry, one particular scene has ignited a heated debate across social media.

The Controversial Graveyard Scene

The teaser opens in a graveyard during a funeral ceremony attended by foreign mourners. A car arrives, and inside, Yash (in his character Raya) is shown in an intimate moment with a woman (played by Beatrice Dauphenbach). The car’s movement triggers a detonator placed underneath, causing a massive explosion across the graveyard. Yash then steps out, grabs a Tommy gun, guns down enemies single-handedly, and delivers the line: “Daddy’s home” — reminiscent of his iconic Rocky Bhai energy from KGF.

This sequence — blending intimacy, a car-triggered bomb, and brutal action in a cemetery — has divided audiences. Many are questioning whether a female director like Geetu Mohandas should depict such a scene, with accusations of objectifying women and using intimacy as a “prop” for the hero’s entry.

Mixed Reactions Pour In

• Critics & Netizens: “How can a woman director justify this? It’s double standards — objectification under the guise of bold cinema.”
• Supporters: “This is the most innovative entry scene ever! No male director would have dared to shoot something this wild. Kudos to Geetu for her guts!”
• Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma praised: “No male director in India would have had the courage to shoot this scene. Geetu Mohandas is the real woman empowerment icon!”
• Geetu Mohandas’ Response: She posted cryptically on Instagram: “Until people truly understand female pleasure and consent, let the chilling continue.”

Film Details at a Glance

• Title: Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
• Director: Geetu Mohandas (Moothon, Liar’s Dice fame)
• Story & Screenplay: Co-written by Yash & Geetu Mohandas
• Cast: Yash (Raya), Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth
• Setting: 1990s Goa – revolving around a drug cartel and intense gang wars
• Music: Ajay-Atul & S. Thaman
• Release Date: March 19, 2026 (clashing with Thalapathy 69 / Thalapathy Vijay’s next on Ugadi/Gudi Padwa/Eid)

With just over two months to go, Toxic is already one of the most talked-about films of 2026. Will the controversy boost its hype or hurt its image? Fans are eagerly waiting to see if Yash can deliver another blockbuster after the KGF era.

Toxic hits theatres worldwide on March 19, 2026! Stay tuned for more updates.