Geetu Mohandas Responds to 'Toxic' Teaser Backlash: "Chilling While People Figure Out..."

• Director Geetu Mohandas addressed criticism regarding the 'Toxic' teaser, stating she's "Chilling while people figure out female pleasure, consent, women playing systems."
• The film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' stars Yash as Raya and is set for a grand release on March 19, 2026, coinciding with Holi, Ugadi, and Eid.
• The recently released glimpse of Yash's character, Raya, sparked mixed reactions due to its intense and provocative imagery.
• The film is a period action thriller, co-written and directed by Geetu Mohandas, featuring Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, and Huma Qureshi.
• Shot in Kannada and English, 'Toxic' will be released in six Indian languages; action sequences are choreographed by John Wick's JJ Perry and Anbariv.

Why It Matters: Director Geetu Mohandas remains unfazed by 'Toxic' teaser backlash, hinting at deeper themes of female agency.