The Kannada cinema superstar 'Rocky Boy' Yash holds a special status, and in recent years he has created such an image that viewers are crazy about watching his films. The article's author, being one of those fans, eagerly awaited the release of Yash's next film after the success of 'KGF 1' and 'KGF 2'. This film, 'Toxic', was released in theaters after a long delay, the reasons for which only increased the buzz around the movie. Thanks to this, 'Toxic' collected impressive funds in advance sales, and a big hit was expected.
The author finally watched the film and shares their impressions after the screening, trying not to reveal plot twists.
The film 'Toxic' is 3 hours and 15 minutes long, which suggests that the narrative will require time to develop. The author sat in the theater, fully focused on this hope. The beginning of the film indeed took a long time to establish the plot. However, when half the film passed, the author simply waited for a moment when Yash or other actors could surprise him. Although one episode was shown during the interval, it did not evoke enough excitement to motivate waiting for the second half.
The entire viewing relied on the assumption that the plot would bring something good and interesting later on. Unfortunately, this did not happen, and following the film became extremely difficult. Throughout the film, Yash looked as if he was maintaining his former 'Rocky Boy' image. The dialogues in 'Toxic' excessively try to create drama. Since the author watched the film in Hindi, they do not yet have information about the Kannada version, but if the situation is similar there, it is regrettable.
Acknowledging that the film takes place in a post-industrial setting, the author notes that people in real life do not speak exclusively in such a dramatic style. The main weakness of the film is its script, which, in the author's opinion, is capable of putting the audience to sleep. The director's attempt to make Yash's character too 'toxic' diverted attention from the script and the story itself. From a technical and visual point of view, the film looks good; the visuals will be impressive in a good cinema. But what good is that if the foundation of the film is shaky? Despite the participation of many talented actors, Yash demonstrated amazing acting, but this performance clashed with the overly 'toxic' script, leading to great disappointment. The hope the author had placed on Yash was completely shattered, and at some point, he wondered why he was even watching this film, as it was not the cinema he expected.
The author emphasizes that their words should not be taken as an attempt to criticize the film or spoil its reputation. They are rather expressing deep disappointment that after a four-year wait following 'KGF Chapter 2', they had to see a weak film. Having had sincere hope and staked on the actor, they feel it is their right to express dissatisfaction if the actor disappoints them. Yash deserves all the star status he gained through 'KGF'. However, if he continues to offer such films to his audience, he will have to face their dissatisfaction.
Nevertheless, the author is absolutely satisfied with his acting. In 'Toxic', Yash has a dual role, and he performed both roles as if they were two different actors. Even in the main role of Rai, he showed mastery in the range of acting. Furthermore, Nayanthara's work in the film is magnificent; she plays Yash's sister and supports him wonderfully. Nevertheless, the emotional connection between their characters was a challenging task for the author at certain moments.
If viewers are interested in knowing what Yash is trying to achieve in the role of 'Rai', they can watch 'Toxic' in the cinema. For the author, this film has become a big disappointment so far. The question remains whether Yash will also disappoint in 'Ramayana', or if he will manage to dispel the audience's criticisms.