Yash’s Toxic Lands In Controversy As AAP Women’s Wing Files Complaint Over ‘Obscene’ Teaser
The teaser of the upcoming Kannada film Toxic, starring Yash, has stirred controversy after the Aam Aadmi Party’s Women’s Wing filed a formal complaint with the Karnataka State Women’s Commission . The objection centres on certain visuals in the teaser that the party claims are inappropriate and socially harmful.
According to the complaint, the teaser contains what the Women’s Wing described as “obscene visuals” that could negatively affect women and children while also undermining Kannada cultural values. The party urged the Commission to step in and direct the state government to either withdraw or cancel the teaser, stressing that content released on public platforms should reflect cultural sensitivity and social responsibility.
AAP leaders stated that the teaser was released without any age restriction or warning, making it freely accessible to all audiences, including minors. They argued that such unrestricted circulation compromises the dignity of women and may have an adverse impact on young viewers. The Women’s Wing said its intervention was aimed at safeguarding social morality and protecting vulnerable sections of society.
After submitting the complaint, AAP State Secretary Usha Mohan called for swift action from the authorities. She urged the Women’s Commission to intervene immediately and direct the state government and police to remove the teaser from social media platforms. Mohan also demanded stricter laws to prevent similar content from being circulated publicly in the future.
The Karnataka State Women’s Commission has confirmed that it has received the complaint and is expected to examine the matter in line with established procedures.
The teaser of Toxic was released on January 8, coinciding with Yash’s 40th birthday. While the teaser generated massive buzz, one particular moment quickly became a point of contention. The scene features Yash with a woman inside a car, filmed in a stylised, dark setting that relies heavily on visual suggestion rather than dialogue. The intimate framing of the sequence has drawn criticism and sparked debate online.
In the days following the teaser’s release, sections of social media also targeted director Geetu Mohandas, accusing her of “objectification of women.” Responding to the criticism, Mohandas shared a cryptic note on her Instagram Stories, writing, “Chilling while people figure out female pleasure, consent, women playing systems, etc, etc.”
However, the director also found strong support from filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who praised the teaser and Mohandas’ vision. In a post on X, he wrote, “After seeing the @TheNameIsYash starring trailer of #Toxic I have no doubt that @GeethuMohandas_ is the ultimate symbol of Women Empowerment ..No Male director is Man enough in comparison to this Woman .. I still can't believe she shot this.”
Toxic boasts a star-studded cast including Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria. Touted as one of the most anticipated films of 2026, the movie is scheduled for a March 19 release, where it is set to clash with Dhurandhar Part 2 at the box office.
According to the complaint, the teaser contains what the Women’s Wing described as “obscene visuals” that could negatively affect women and children while also undermining Kannada cultural values. The party urged the Commission to step in and direct the state government to either withdraw or cancel the teaser, stressing that content released on public platforms should reflect cultural sensitivity and social responsibility.
AAP leaders stated that the teaser was released without any age restriction or warning, making it freely accessible to all audiences, including minors. They argued that such unrestricted circulation compromises the dignity of women and may have an adverse impact on young viewers. The Women’s Wing said its intervention was aimed at safeguarding social morality and protecting vulnerable sections of society.
After submitting the complaint, AAP State Secretary Usha Mohan called for swift action from the authorities. She urged the Women’s Commission to intervene immediately and direct the state government and police to remove the teaser from social media platforms. Mohan also demanded stricter laws to prevent similar content from being circulated publicly in the future.
The Karnataka State Women’s Commission has confirmed that it has received the complaint and is expected to examine the matter in line with established procedures.
The teaser of Toxic was released on January 8, coinciding with Yash’s 40th birthday. While the teaser generated massive buzz, one particular moment quickly became a point of contention. The scene features Yash with a woman inside a car, filmed in a stylised, dark setting that relies heavily on visual suggestion rather than dialogue. The intimate framing of the sequence has drawn criticism and sparked debate online.
In the days following the teaser’s release, sections of social media also targeted director Geetu Mohandas, accusing her of “objectification of women.” Responding to the criticism, Mohandas shared a cryptic note on her Instagram Stories, writing, “Chilling while people figure out female pleasure, consent, women playing systems, etc, etc.”
However, the director also found strong support from filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who praised the teaser and Mohandas’ vision. In a post on X, he wrote, “After seeing the @TheNameIsYash starring trailer of #Toxic I have no doubt that @GeethuMohandas_ is the ultimate symbol of Women Empowerment ..No Male director is Man enough in comparison to this Woman .. I still can't believe she shot this.”
Toxic boasts a star-studded cast including Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria. Touted as one of the most anticipated films of 2026, the movie is scheduled for a March 19 release, where it is set to clash with Dhurandhar Part 2 at the box office.
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