Yash has chosen wit over outrage after Toxic’s first song Tabaahi sparked a wave of online chatter for its sensual visuals. The actor, who is leading one of the most closely watched big screen projects in Indian cinema right now, addressed the backlash with a cheeky one-liner that instantly grabbed attention and reminded everyone that he is not shying away from the conversation around the film.
The song, released on July 8, put Yash and Kiara Advani at the center of intense discussion because of its steamy visuals. Social media reactions ranged from admiration to criticism, with some users even comparing the track to a condom advertisement. That comparison, in particular, followed the song across platforms and quickly became one of the loudest talking points around Toxic.
Yash’s Sharp Response To The Tabaahi Criticism
During his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, Yash was asked directly about Tabaahi being compared to a condom ad. The actor responded with the now viral line, “Agar condom ad karna hai, toh paise leke karunga. Aise muft mein nahi karunga (If I have to do a condom ad, I’ll do it for money. I won’t do it for free).”
The remark landed exactly the way Yash intended, playful, self-aware and disarmingly blunt. It also shifted the tone of the debate, turning a mocking comparison into a moment he appeared fully in control of. The response has since become one of the most quoted takeaways from his television appearance.
Yash also addressed the film’s intimate scenes during the conversation, framing Toxic as a project that had always been conceived for a more adult viewing experience rather than a conventionally packaged mainstream entertainer.
Inside Toxic’s Dark World And Big Ensemble
Toxic is directed by Geethu Mohandas and stars Yash in the lead alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth. The film is billed as a period gangster action drama and has been mounted as a multilingual theatrical release. According to currently listed release information, Toxic is scheduled to hit theatres on 28th August, 2026. The film was previously planned for an earlier release before being delayed.
The project has drawn major attention because it brings together a formidable cast and a filmmaker with a distinct visual voice, while also placing Yash in a darker, more stylised narrative space than audiences have recently seen from him.
Yash’S Recent And Upcoming Work
Yash’s most recent theatrical release remains K.G.F: Chapter 2 from 2022, in which he reprised Rocky and delivered one of the biggest commercial successes of his career. Since then, Toxic has become the film carrying the strongest curiosity around his next screen move, partly because the long wait has only sharpened audience interest in how he plans to follow a phenomenon of that scale. With Toxic, the star appears to be leaning into a more atmospheric and adult-toned world, signaling a carefully chosen next chapter rather than a routine follow-up.
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