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After the phenomenal success of KGF: Chapter 2, expectations around Yash’s next project were bound to be sky-high. Taking considerable time before announcing his follow-up, Yash finally unveiled Toxic, instantly making it one of the most anticipated Indian films in recent years. As his first release after KGF, the film naturally carries immense curiosity and pressure.

Matching this anticipation, Toxic boasts an amplified scale. The presence of a star-studded ensemble featuring Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and others underlines the film’s ambition. So far, the promotional material has been visually rich and technically impressive, reflecting a lavish and stylized cinematic world.

However, the major concern lies elsewhere. Despite the sustained buildup and repeated visual elevations, there is still no clear understanding of the film’s core premise. The promotional content released so far has largely focused on aesthetics and mood, offering little insight into the storyline or genre. This lack of narrative clarity could prove costly, especially beyond the initial fan-driven interest.

While Yash’s post-KGF pull may guarantee a strong opening, audiences today expect at least a basic idea of what the film is about. This becomes even more critical considering Toxic is slated to clash with Dhurandhar 2, a pan-Indian box office heavyweight releasing in multiple languages this March.

A relevant comparison can be drawn with Saaho, Prabhas’ immediate release after Baahubali 2. Despite mixed responses, Saaho was clearly positioned as a slick action thriller, which helped it connect strongly with Hindi audiences and generate substantial revenue. Even that level of conceptual positioning is currently missing in Toxic’s campaign.

There is still time for the makers to course-correct. But the immediate need is to communicate the film’s central idea—what Toxic truly stands for beyond its visuals. Ultimately, it falls upon Yash to recognize the stakes and steer the marketing in a direction that offers clarity along with scale.