Yash’s Toxic has cleared the censor test ahead of its theatrical release with an A certificate and no cutsThe decision has caught attention because the film is packed with violent sequences and mature themesStarring Yash alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara and Huma Qureshi, the Geetu Mohandas directorial is expected to be one of the more intense big-screen releases this yearWhile the certification means the film is restricted to adult audiences, the absence of cuts has become a talking point onlineSocial media users have been quick to compare the decision with how other films featuring violence and intimate content have been treated.
Toxic gets A certificate with no cuts
Toxic has been cleared for release with a runtime of 3 hours and 14 minutesThe CBFC has reportedly asked the makers to make only two minor changes involving the muting or replacement of certain words and phrases in the Kannada versionCorresponding changes have also been made in the English subtitlesThe film will additionally carry the required anti-smoking and anti-drinking warnings.
Apart from these modifications, no scenes have been removed from ToxicThe A certificate indicates that the film is meant strictly for adult viewersThe certification is particularly notable given the film’s violent tone and its mature subject matter.
Internet compares Toxic with Dhurandhar
The no-cut clearance has led to comparisons with Dhurandhar, another film that generated discussion over its violent content and censor-related changesOne user wrote, “Dhurandhar ke waqt kya ho gaya tha jo itne cuts laga diye the”, questioning the difference in how the two films were treatedAnother social media reaction pointed to the contrast in censorship standards for films with similar levels of violenceA user also questioned why Toxic could pass without cuts despite its intense content.
The discussion has also extended to intimate scenesSome users criticised what they see as inconsistent standards when it comes to violence and sexuality in filmsOne reaction joked that the censor board appears to have more trouble with kissing scenes than violent sequences.
Toxic has a mature theme
Yash had previously indicated that Toxic was not designed for younger audiencesWhile speaking about the film before its certification, the actor described it as an adult-oriented story and urged children to stay away from itHe also stressed that the film explores a serious subject rather than being made simply for shock value.
The trailer has already presented Yash in a darker and more aggressive avatarIts violent imagery combined with the film’s adult certification has raised expectations around what audiences will see in the final cut.
Yash and Kiara Advani lead the cast
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic features Yash in the lead with Kiara Advani as one of the principal cast membersNayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria also have key rolesThe film has been mounted as a pan-India project and has been shot in Kannada and EnglishWith its A certificate now confirmed and no major cuts imposed, attention has shifted towards its theatrical opening and audience response.
What to know about Toxic?
Toxic explores a dark adult theme and has been promoted with violent and intense visualsIts A certification means viewers below 18 will not be permitted to watch it in theatres.
The censor decision has added another layer of interest around the filmWhile the makers have retained the major sequences without cuts, the online conversation has focused on whether different films are being judged by the same standardsToxic is scheduled to arrive in theatres on August 26.