The release of Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups turned into an emotional celebration for director Geetu Mohandas during a screening in Bengaluru.
A video from the screening shows Geetu getting visibly emotional as a woman breaks down while hugging her.
In the video, Geetu can be seen speaking to a young woman, who appears overwhelmed during their interaction.
Geetu then embraces her as both share an emotional moment.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is co-written by Geetu and Yash.
The release of Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups turned into an emotional celebration for director Geetu Mohandas during a screening in Bengaluru. A video from the screening shows Geetu getting visibly emotional as a woman breaks down while hugging her. The filmmaker comforts her with a warm hug before sharing a moment with producer Venkat K Narayana.
The makers watched the film in Bengaluru with fans as part of the release celebrations. In the video, Geetu can be seen speaking to a young woman, who appears overwhelmed during their interaction. Geetu then embraces her as both share an emotional moment. The filmmaker later greeted audiences at the theatre alongside producer Venkat K Narayana.
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The identity of the woman has not been officially confirmed. While several social media users identified her as a fan, others claimed that she is Geetu’s daughter. The video itself does not establish her identity.
Here's the video:
#GeetuMohandas gets emotional after watching #ToxicTheMovie with the audience. A touching moment as her long journey with the film finally reaches its biggest milestone.
Years of hard work. A deeply personal vision. And finally, the audiencepic.twitter.com/rlxP0YTLnk— Balaji (@RDBalaji) August 26, 2026
Meanwhile, Toxic has opened to a massive response from Yash fans across the globe. The film earned over Rs 140 crore globally on its Day 1, while its India gross stands at Rs 120 crore. Despite the negative reviews, the film had a promising opening day collection.
Videos from theatres in Bengaluru showed fans dancing to dhol beats, while several-foot-long cutouts of Yash decorated with enormous garlands were erected outside cinema halls. Large posters and elaborate decorations added to the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the release.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is co-written by Geetu and Yash. The gangster drama, produced by Yash’s Monster Minds and KVN Productions, also stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.
The film’s advance bookings opened on August 21, five days before its theatrical release, and recorded strong demand. Several exhibitors subsequently added early-morning and late-night shows to accommodate the interest.
The release has also been accompanied by a piracy controversy. On August 25, hours before the film reached theatres, the makers issued a warning against piracy and sharing spoilers online. Despite the appeal, intimate scenes featuring Yash and Kiara Advani were leaked online. Later, some of the videos were taken down.
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