Ideally, when a mega blockbuster like KGF releases, you expect strong buzz around the hero’s next film. That has not happened in the case of Kannada star Yash. The anticipation that usually follows such a massive success seems unusually low this time.
Yash is currently working on his next film after KGF, titled Toxic. The film is still in the production stage. Despite the star’s popularity, the project has struggled to generate steady attention so far.
Recently, the makers released a teaser introducing Yash, which created some discussion. In the teaser, Yash is seen in an intimate romantic scene with an actress. The bold portrayal did not go down well with a large section of the audience.
The backlash grew stronger after the Karnataka Women’s Commission approached the central film certification board over the teaser. The controversy intensified online, drawing sharp reactions across social media platforms.
The situation escalated to a point where the actress paired with Yash reportedly deleted her Instagram handle. This move is believed to be linked to the intense criticism and hate directed at her after the teaser’s release.
Despite the criticism, the controversy may still help the film. The attention surrounding the Women’s Commission and online backlash has pushed Toxic into public discussion. In this case, the saying about publicity helping a film could prove true.
