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Kannada actress Rishika Singh sparked controversy on social media by criticizing the trailer for Yash's upcoming film titled 'Toxic'. She expressed dissatisfaction with the intimate scenes in the movie and questioned the actor's decision to participate in such scenes. Furthermore, the actress stated that if respect for women is not shown, she will have to 'leave Karnataka'.

In a video shared on social media, Rishika voiced her disappointment with the romantic and intimate episodes shown in the 'Toxic' trailer. Addressing Yash directly, she expressed hope that he would demonstrate more respect for women, given his status as a husband and father. She also noted that she did not like the visuals in the trailer.

Her statement took a sharper tone when she declared: 'If respect for women is not shown, we will force you to leave Karnataka.' The video concluded with her repeatedly repeating the phrase 'I am Toxic'.

The video quickly went viral, and Yash's fans responded to the actress. Some users on social media questioned why she was criticizing scenes in a fictional film featuring consenting adult actors. Others pointed to positive reviews from actresses of the film 'Toxic' regarding their experience working with Yash and the crew.

Some users also posted old clips and photos of Rishika from her previous films and photoshoots to challenge her criticism of the intimate scenes in 'Toxic'. Meanwhile, another group of people publicly expressed their support and admiration for her opinion.

This dispute arose while the film 'Toxic' was actively being discussed following the release of the trailer. The film, directed by Gittu Mohandas, received high praise for its scale, visual effects, and action, presenting the trailer as one of the biggest Kannada films of recent years. This project was created in several languages, including English, and is planned for release in various countries.

Rishika Singh is known for films such as 'Kalla Malla Sulla', 'Benki Birugali', 'Kantirva', and 'Tuntaru'. She is the daughter of filmmaker Rajendra Singh Babu and previously participated in the first season of 'Bigg Boss Kannada'. Her statements continue to spark debate, and the film 'Toxic' remains a subject of discussion. Although Yash's image and the intimate scenes in the trailer became the main theme of the film's promotion, her comments also attracted significant attention. 'Toxic' is scheduled for release in multiple languages on August 26.

Triumph is expanding its 400cc motorcycle line and introduced two new models from this family during the Interlagos Festival. The focus of the presentation at the event was on sporty models.

One of the launches is the new Tracker 400, which is configured as the naked model in this line. Its list price is R$ 30,990, positioning it above the Speed 400 in the family's price hierarchy.

The Tracker 400 features a retro design, equipped with a full-LED round headlight and a side plate reminiscent of old racing motorcycle numbers. The wheels are alloy and come mounted with Pirelli MT60 RS tires.

The second vehicle launched was the Thruxton 400, classified as a faired cafe racer. This model also has a round headlight and features front elements inspired by old competition models. The established price for the Thruxton 400 is R$ 34,990.

Both motorcycles share a 398cc engine, which generates 42 hp and 3.8 kgfm, with 80% of the power available at 3,000 revolutions per minute. All vehicles in this line are equipped with a dashboard that includes an analog speedometer and a multi-function LCD display.

To assist the rider, the models feature traction control, ABS braking system, and electronic throttle. Triumph has already begun distributing these motorcycles to its network of authorized dealerships.