The film 'Toxic' by South Indian superstar Yash generated significant controversy due to its explicit scenes. Female director Gittu Mohandas faced criticism for seemingly 'glorifying' and simultaneously 'sexualizing' the actresses in bold scenes. As a result, internet users labeled her the most 'toxic' director.
However, Gittu Mohandas is not only that. She is considered one of the innovative directors for presenting her perspective in her first feature film.
Gittu Mohandas possesses talents as both an actress and a director. Her real name is Gayatri Das. Her acting journey began at the age of just five. She collaborated with major figures in South Indian cinema and demonstrated acting prowess from childhood, leading many to classify her as a versatile actress. She primarily works in Malayalam cinema.
She started her acting career in the film 'Life Is Beautiful'. Following this, she participated in popular Malayalam films such as 'Tenkasi Pattam', 'Valkanadi', and 'Nammal Tamil'. For her strong performance in the film 'Akala', Gittu received the Kerala State Award for Best Actress, and also won the Malayalam Filmfare Award for Best Actress.
After success in her acting career, she founded her own production company in 2009. In the same year, she directed the short film 'Kelkkunnundo'. A significant breakthrough in Gittu's career occurred in 2014 with the film 'Liar's Dice'. This film was a sensation worldwide and received two National Awards. Furthermore, it served as India's official representative in the 'Best Foreign Language Film' category at the 87th Academy Awards ceremony.
To date, Gittu has directed four films: one short film and three feature films. Her highly anticipated film 'Toxic' will be released on August 26, starring celebrities like Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, and Nayantara alongside Yash. Although the film's teaser sparked debate over its explicitness, some women highly praised Gittu for showcasing such frankness in the movie.
In her personal life, Gittu married cinematographer Rajiv Ravi, and they have a daughter.



