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Upendra Praises Yash's 'Toxic' Amid Criticism, Internet Reacts with Mixed Tones

Upendra Praises Yash's 'Toxic' Amid Criticism, Internet Reacts with Mixed Tones

Aug 28, 2026 - 14:09
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Upendra reviews Yash's Toxic and hails it as a new experience; internet disagrees and says ‘even Kabzaa, KD better’
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Key Highlights:
  • Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash, has received polarising reviews from critics after its release. Howev
  • In his review, posted on social media, Upendra wrote, ‘TOXIC IS A FAIRY TALE …. BUT GROWN-UPS?? Watched Toxic. Wow! What a movie! A new
  • The internet has had varied reactions to Upendra's review, with some users expressing their disappointment and others praising his comm

Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash, has received polarising reviews from critics after its release. However, Kannada star Upendra surprised fans

In his review, posted on social media, Upendra wrote, ‘TOXIC IS A FAIRY TALE …. BUT GROWN-UPS?? Watched Toxic.

Wow! What a movie! A new world and an entirely new experience!

The hard work, dedication, and passion of every artist and technician are truly commendable! Hats off to Yash and the entire team!’ For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Upendra's Praise for Toxic

The internet has had varied reactions to Upendra's review, with some users expressing their disappointment and others praising his comments. Some X users left comments such as, ‘Stop celebrating mediocrity,’ and ‘Even “Kabza”, “Martin” and “KD” movies are far far better than this disgusting garbage movie.’

Others wondered what version of Toxic Upendra had watched, with some comments reading, ‘Sir, could you please tell the production house to distribute the same print. What you have watched?’ and ‘Can u explain the story. I watched but where is the story can u describe?

Motive intention agenda wht, wht legacy hero should continue?’

There were others who thought Upendra’s review wasn’t as surprising. ‘Good to see you tweeting about the movie. This storytelling in some ways suits your style,’ pointed out one person, while another wrote, ‘Psychological movie and upendra not supporting will never happen.

It's his genre after all.’

Internet Reacts with Mixed Tones

Toxic is a gangster film directed The film was released in theatres on August 26 for Onam and grossed ₹190 crore worldwide in two days.

It remains to be seen how Toxic fares in the coming days. With Upendra's praise, the film is expected to gain some momentum. However, it's unclear whether this will be enough to turn the tide in its favour.

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Concluding forward-looking paragraph...

Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups starring Yash was released in theatres on Wednesday. The film received polarising reviews from critics after its release, but Kannada star Upendra was all praise for it. He watched the film and posted a review, which also received mixed responses from viewers.

( He wrote, “TOXIC IS A FAIRY TALE …. BUT GROWN-UPS?? Watched Toxic.

Wow! What a movie! A new world and an entirely new experience!

The hard work, dedication, and passion of every artist and technician are truly commendable! Hats off to Yash and the entire team!” This came a day after his Kabzaa director, R Chandru, had urged Kannadigas to appreciate and stand with Yash and Toxic amid its criticism.

Internet has mixed response to Upendra’s reviewThe internet had varied reactions to Upendra’s review, with some X users leaving comments such as, suspend celebrating mediocrity,” and “Even " Kabza", "Martin" and "KD" movies are far far better than this disgusting garbage movie.” One even wrote, “You only understand the film sir others can't understand....but we need atleast minimum basic story...only rich visuals and PUBG action scenes can't save the film.” Others wondered what version of Toxic Upendra had watched, with some comments reading, “Sir, could you please tell the production house to distribute the same print. What you have watched?” and “Can u explain the story.

I watched but where is the story can u describe? Motive intention agenda wht, wht legacy hero should continue?” Numerous X users left comments in a similar vein. There were others who thought Upendra’s review wasn’t as surprising.

“Good to see you tweeting about the movie. This story telling in some ways suits your style,” pointed out one person, while another wrote, “Psychological movie and upendra not supporting will never happen. It's his genre after all.” One even thought, “I always feel upendra should direct this film.

The psychological thriller factory and the guilt. No one can direct better than him.” About ToxicToxic is a gangster film directed It stars Yash in dual roles, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, and others. The film was released in theatres on August 26 for Onam and grossed ₹190 crore worldwide in two days.

It remains to be seen how it fares in the coming days.

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A gangster film directed by R Chandru, released on August 26 for Onam, and grossing ₹190 crore worldwide in two days.

Upendra praised the film's 'new world and entirely new experience', highlighting the hard work and dedication of the artists and technicians involved.

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