Aditya Dhar's post for Toxic has Yash fans asking: Is a collab coming?

Filmmaker Aditya Dhar has come out in support of Yash’s latest release Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups amid the criticism surrounding the film. Dhar, who recently delivered the blockbuster Dhurandhar: The Revenge, shared the poster of Toxic on his Instagram Story on Tuesday and added a flexed-bicep and red-heart emoji, signalling his appreciation for the Geetu Mohandas directorial.While Dhar did not share any further message or comment about the film, his gesture quickly caught the attention of fans. With Toxic receiving mixed reactions from audiences and critics, the filmmaker’s public show of support for the film and Yash sparked discussions on social media.Here's his post for Toxic:Several fans also began speculating about a possible collaboration between Dhar and Yash. One user wrote, “Dhurandhar Meets Toxic. Aditya Dhar Insta Story . Please Collab for a Massive Project, i kindly Request .” Another praised Dhar for acknowledging the film, writing, “When Aditya Dhar himself puts up a story appreciating Yash Boss & TOXIC, you know the impact is REAL! Some stars get appreciation. Some stars make other filmmakers stop and take notice.”A third social media user described Dhar’s post as significant, writing, “Aditya Dhar expressed his support to @TheNameIsYash on his insta story. Probably the first person from Bollywood coming in support when things aren’t in favour of Yash.” Here are some reactions:The speculation went a step further, with some users claiming that Dhar could be planning to collaborate with Yash for his next directorial venture. One post even claimed that Dhar’s much-anticipated next film would not feature Ranveer Singh and suggested that the filmmaker was instead teaming up with a major pan-India star. However, there is no official confirmation that Dhar and Yash are collaborating.Dhar is currently riding high on the success of Dhurandhar films, which emerged as a major blockbuster. His social media post about Toxic has therefore attracted considerable attention, particularly because it comes at a time when Yash’s film has been facing divided reactions.Toxic, which hit theatres on August 26, is directed by Geetu Mohandas and stars Yash alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. The film has received mixed reviews, although it has reportedly crossed the Rs 300-crore mark worldwide.- EndsPublished On: Sep 2, 2026 09:17 IST