Toxic Surrounded With Religious Controversy

Yash's much anticipated film Toxic is facing backlash due to alleged hurtful religious sentiments. The National Christian Federation (NCF) has filed a complaint with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), objecting to scenes that combine violence and intimacy with Christian imagery. The teaser features a sex scene in a car near a cemetery, followed by a gunfight, and includes Christian symbols like a statue of Archangel Michael.

The NCF claims these scenes are disrespectful and offensive, demanding their removal and a public apology from the filmmakers. This controversy follows earlier criticism from the Women's Commission over intimate visuals in the teaser. The film's release is scheduled for March 19, but it's unclear how the controversy will impact its success.

Despite the backlash, Toxic has received support from industry voices, including filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who defended the teaser as a "courageous attempt" and criticized cultural hypocrisy around female sexuality. However, the controversy continues, with the NCF warning of legal action if demands aren't met. The film's teaser has garnered nearly 100 million YouTube views, sparking debate about Indian cinema's boundaries.

Toxic stars Yash, Rukmini Vasanth, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, and Tara Sutaria, and is directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film's release will likely be a major talking point, given the current controversy and its clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 at the box office.