After the phenomenal success of the KGF franchise, Yash was expected to make a grand return with Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. The film marked his first big-screen appearance in four years and was made on a lavish scale with a huge budget and an ensemble cast. However, despite the buzz and expectations, Toxic struggled at the box office and failed to surpass the Rs 350 crore mark.
Samay Raina teases Huma Qureshi over Toxic’s box office failure
Huma Qureshi portrayed Elizabeth in Toxic. The actor was among the celebrity guests on Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent, where the comedian took a cheeky dig at the film’s box-office performance. Referring to the film, Samay joked, “Usually people come on India’s Got Latent, and then their movie flops. You’re the first one to flop a movie and then show up here.”
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Huma joked, “Dude, I just acted in a movie named Toxic; you’re literally toxic in life.” Samay playfully added, “But at least people watch me.” Huma then responded by pointing out that hate-watching has also become a significant metric these days, adding that this could explain why India’s Got Latent continues to rank among the top shows. Samay laughed and joked that the same could work in Toxic’s favour. He also recalled watching a lot of sex scenes in the trailer itself. Laughing at his remarks, Huma said that Samay is always very well-spoken when inviting guests to the show but turns into someone who constantly spits poison once the cameras start rolling.
About Toxic
Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale For Grownups also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria in the lead roles. The film was released in theatres on August 26 and has been in the news for its steamy intimate scenes, along with sequences that have garnered attention for their portrayal of women through imagery and dialogue. The CBFC cleared the film with an A certificate and with no cuts
