Guts to attempt something like this: Kichcha Sudeep defends Yash's Toxic

As Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown Ups continues to draw a mixed response from audiences, Kannada actor Kichcha Sudeep has come out in support of Yash and his decision to take a different route with the film. The actor praised Yash for moving away from the predictable formula of following up a blockbuster with another conventional commercial entertainer, calling Toxic an “unusual and commendable attempt”.Sharing his thoughts on X, Sudeep wrote, “Just want to say this, @TheNameIsYash, you’ve genuinely tried something out of the box rather than taking the predictable route of making another regular, expected, formulaic follow-up to your previous commercial blockbuster (sic).”He added, “It takes a different mindset, conviction, and most importantly, the guts to attempt something like this (sic).”Sudeep also acknowledged that the film has elements that could spark conversations among viewers. “#Toxic is an unusual and commendable attempt. There are several portions that are genuinely intriguing and open to great debate, discussion, and learning (sic),” he wrote. “Kudos to you for daring to experiment and step away from the conventional (sic),” Sudeep added.See his post here:His comments came as Toxic continues its theatrical run amid considerable discussion online. While the film has been performing at the box office, its reception among audiences has been largely critical, with viewers sharing memes and reactions to the film on social media.Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic stars Yash in dual roles alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. The film is produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations LLP.Set in Goa during the Portuguese colonial era, the film follows a gangster’s rise and fall against the backdrop of a changing world. Toxic marks Yash’s first release after KGF: Chapter 2 and represents a departure from the action-heavy template associated with his previous blockbuster.- EndsPublished On: Aug 28, 2026 23:21 IST