Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is currently hitting the headlines following its theatrical release on August 26. The film’s early reviews has been mixed, with several viewers criticising its writing and execution.
Amid the growing criticism, the film’s ratings on a ticketing website seem to have disappeared, with netizens users pointing out the change. Meanwhile, a YouTuber has revealed that he received a legal notice over his review of Toxic. This comes after a Bengaluru court granted the film’s makers an interim injunction against the publication or circulation of false or defamatory content.
YouTuber Receives Legal Notice From Toxic Team
YouTuber Suraj Kumar shared a screenshot of an email he received from Bengaluru-based Aiplex Software Private Limited, which was acting on behalf of , identified in the notice as the film’s producer and copyright owner. The communication stated that the company had noticed content about Toxic being published and circulated through digital and online platforms.
The legal notice follows an interim order passed by a Bengaluru court on August 22. According to PTI, the Additional City Civil and Sessions Court granted an ex parte temporary injunction restraining the publication or circulation of false or defamatory content concerning . The order was issued in a suit filed by KVN Productions LLP against several defendants, including X Corp and unidentified individuals represented as a John Doe defendant.
The injunction is set to remain in force until the next hearing on September 28, subject to the conditions outlined by the court. The order also states that it cannot be used for purposes beyond those for which it was granted.
Toxic Ratings Disappear From BookMyShow
Yash’s much-awaited Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is being talked about after its impact among netizens. An X user claimed that the film’s rating had been removed from the ticket-booking platform after receiving a poor response. A Reddit user also flagged the change and shared screenshots showing that Toxic previously displayed a 5.5/10 rating, while the latest version of the page reportedly showed only the number of likes. This has led to speculation online, although there has been no official explanation from BookMyShow regarding the apparent disappearance of the rating.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas and written by Yash and Geetu, Toxic stars Yash in dual roles alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. The film received an A certificate from the CBFC and was released after multiple delays.