Yash’s Toxic teaser under fire: Obscenity row reaches Karnataka State Women’s Commission

The teaser of Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups has ignited widespread debate online. Opening with Yash in an intimate car sequence followed by a burst of gunfire, the clip quickly became a talking point, now escalating into a formal complaint over alleged obscenity.

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AAP Approaches Women’s Commission

According to PTI, leaders from the women’s wing of the Aam Aadmi Party’s Karnataka unit met officials of the Karnataka State Commission for Women (KSWC) on Monday. They submitted a complaint objecting to the teaser’s content and sought its removal from public platforms.

Commission Flags Concerns to CBFC

Acting on the complaint, the KSWC reached out to the Central Board of Film Certification, urging scrutiny and intervention.

In her letter, AAP state secretary Usha Mohan stated, "The obscene and explicit content in the teaser of this movie is causing serious harm to the social well-being of women and children. These scenes, released in the public domain without any age-related warning, degrade the dignity of women and insult Kannada culture," highlighting concerns around social impact and cultural values. 

The party further pointed to the "adverse impact on society, particularly on minors", requesting the commission to step in and direct authorities to ban the teaser and ensure its removal from social media.

Call to Protect Cultural and Moral Values

Reinforcing the demand for swift action, the letter added, “On behalf of the women’s wing of the Aam Aadmi Party, we urge the women’s commission to treat the matter seriously and take immediate action to "uphold the cultural and moral values of the state," emphasizing the seriousness of the appeal. Subsequently, the commission forwarded the matter to the CBFC.

Its secretary noted, "It is hereby requested to take further action on the subject mentioned in the petition after verifying it as per rules and to submit an action-taken report in this regard," referencing the petition submitted by Usha Mohan.

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About Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups

The teaser was unveiled on January 8 to mark Yash’s birthday. Directed by Geethu Mohandas, the film features an ensemble cast including Rukmini Vasanth, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Akshay Oberoi and Sudev Nair. Co-written by Yash and Geethu, the film is slated for a March 19 theatrical release and is set to clash with Ranveer Singh’s much-anticipated Dhurandhar 2.