Yash’s Toxic has arrived with big stars, bigger action and sky-high expectations. But does this gangster fairy tale live up to the hype? Here’s what critics are saying.
NDTV
“Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups works largely because of Yash and the strong roles that the women in the film - Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth - have been empowered with. These actresses play characters with agency that add depth to Raya's world and propel the story forward. Yash has a formidable screen presence and he is the driving force of Toxic. As for the ladies in the film, all of them - Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth - have unanimously excelled in their roles. Each one of them makes a strong impact on screen and this shows their talent and how invested they have been in this film as well.”
“Yash puts in a lot of effort and it shows. He looks dashing while doing action and serenading the ladies. Kiara Advani is the best performer in the film; her track is quite interesting. Nayanthara comes next. She looks stunning and performance-wise, she’s terrific. Tara Sutaria is a surprise and leaves a huge mark. Huma Qureshi, as always, is dependable and the same goes for Akshay Oberoi.”
Times of India
“The visual splendour is undeniable, and the cinematography, set design and action blocks are all big-screen material. Several sequences look terrific and showcase the ambition behind the project. Yash is a treat to watch in both avatars of Raya and Ticket. Ultimately, Toxic is undoubtedly impressive in terms of scale. Its cinematography, production design, action and overall visual presentation demand to be experienced on the big screen.”
“Kiara Advani is another highlight in the film. She is the calm to Raya’s chaos, and that contradiction works well. Dressed to the nines in every frame, Kiara brings a quieter emotional dimension as Nadia, becoming Raya’s emotional anchor.”
