Days after the teaser for Yash’s upcoming film “Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups” was released, the project has hit a legal roadblock.
Alleging that the teaser contains "obscene, sexually explicit and morally offensive scenes", social activist Dinesh Kallahalli has registered a complaint with the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC).
Addressed to CBFC chairperson Prasoon Joshi, the complaint alleges that the film’s trailer comprises "scenes that are grossly obscene, sexually explicit, and vulgar in nature.”
"The said trailer is being widely circulated on various social media platforms without any effective restriction, thereby exposing the general public, including minors and young persons, to content that is legally impermissible and socially harmful," the complaint states.
"The content displayed in the trailer of 'TOXIC' clearly exceeds these constitutional limits and therefore does not merit any constitutional protection. The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India has consistently held that obscenity and sexually explicit material are not protected forms of expression," the complaint alleges.
Kallahalli also referred to the provisions under the Cinematograph Act, 1952, the Certification of Films Rules, and the guidelines issued by the Central Board of Film Certification, adding that films, trailers, and other promotional materials are required to conform to the "standards of decency, morality, and social responsibility."
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Kallahalli has urged the CBFC to review the trailer, take necessary steps, including removing the aforementioned scenes, and restrict its circulation. He has also sought appropriate legal and regulatory action against the director, producers, and responsible parties associated with the film “Toxic”.
"The present representation deserves urgent consideration, as the issue involved concerns public morality, protection of minors, and the rule of law," the complaint added.
The makers are yet to react to the complaint.
Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, “Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups” features Yash in the lead alongside actors like Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria.
Produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under the banners of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, “Toxic” is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, 2026.
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