Dhurandhar Director Aditya Dhar Gives Shoutout To Yash Amid Toxic Criticism; Netizens Manifest ‘Massive Collab’

Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups may have arrived with massive expectations, but the film has struggled to live up to the pre-release hype. The Geetu Mohandas directorial has been facing criticism from sections of the audience, with its box office performance also being described as underwhelming. Amid the ongoing buzz and debate surrounding the film, Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar has seemingly extended his support to Yash. His post caught fans’ attention, with many now hoping the filmmaker and superstar join forces for a “massive collab.”

Amid the criticism surrounding Toxic, Aditya Dhar has seemingly shown his support for Yash. The Dhurandhar director shared a picture of the actor on his Instagram Stories and simply wrote, “Yash” accompanied by a muscle and a love emoji. While Dhar did not elaborate on his post or directly address the criticism faced by Toxic, the gesture was enough to grab the attention of fans.

The shoutout comes at a time when Toxic has been under scrutiny, with the film receiving mixed reactions and its theatrical performance being considered below expectations. Despite the negativity, Yash continues to command a strong fan following, and Dhar’s post has added another layer to the ongoing conversation around the actor and his latest release.

Dhar’s post soon had fans imagining what a collaboration between the filmmaker and  could look like. Given Aditya Dhar’s reputation for mounting ambitious action-driven projects and Yash’s established mass appeal, several netizens expressed their desire to see the two join forces.

One fan wrote, “Dhurandhar Meets Toxic. Aditya Dhar Insta Story. Please Collab for a Massive Project,” while another declared, “ADITYA DHAR × YASH – THE COMBO IS LOADING!” A separate post speculated about the possibility of Yash working with Dhar and producer Namit Malhotra, calling for an international-scale project. Another fan claimed that discussions for a collaboration had reportedly begun even before Toxic’s release, further fuelling speculation among fans.

 follows siblings Raya and Ganga, who rise from a traumatic childhood in colonial Goa to build an opium empire. Raya’s relationship with circus performer Nadia changes his plans, but his violent lifestyle eventually drives her away with their son, Ticket. Years later, Ticket returns to wage war against Raya and kidnaps his younger son, Adam. The film culminates in a psychological showdown, with its ambiguous ending leaving viewers questioning whether Ticket is real or a manifestation of Raya’s guilt.