Yash has played many roles in his career, which have given him recognition from a mass hero to a pan-India star, but his style in ‘Toxic’ looks completely different from his earlier roles. While ‘KGF’ Rocky Bhai was all about anger, revenge and dominance, here Yash shows his range through two completely different characters like Raya and Ticket in the same film. On the one hand there is fear and power in Raya’s world, on the other hand the ticket has the aspect of emotions and relationships. This difference makes ‘Toxic’ different from Yash’s previous films and brings a new dimension to his stardom as well as his performance.
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Director: Geetu Mohandas
Starring: Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasant
Duration: 3 hours 14 minutes
Rating – 3.5
From the world of crime to the story of relationships
The story of ‘Toxic’ begins in Raya’s world, where power, crime and loyalty have their own rules. When his son Ticket becomes a part of this world, the story is not limited to gangsters and action. Along with the father-son relationship, the feelings of family, love, revenge and standing up for one’s people are also connected in the story.
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Characters like Ganga and Nadia give an emotional angle to this story. At the beginning of the film, the events unfold like an action drama, but gradually the many layers of its characters and their relationships begin to emerge. As the secrets of Raya and Ticket’s world come to light, the atmosphere of the story becomes more dangerous. The twist in the climax gives a new direction to the story and leaves many questions in the minds of the audience even after the film ends.
Different colors were seen in Yash’s double role
Raya and his son Ticket are both seen in Yash’s ‘Toxic’. Both belong to the same family, but their personalities and styles are worlds apart. Raya’s character shows dominance, aggression and confidence in the gangster world, while Ticket appears more calm and emotionally attached.
Yash shows this difference between the two characters very well through his body language, gestures and screen presence. As the story progresses, new layers of their personalities and relationships are revealed. This change makes Yash’s dual role one of the interesting parts of the film.
The supporting cast also left their mark
Along with Yash, the rest of the cast of the film also plays an important role in strengthening the story. Nayanthara brings strength to the film’s emotional core as Ganga, while Kiara Advani brings sensitivity and warmth to her character as Nadia. Huma Qureshi’s Elizabeth also grabs attention with her style and strong screen presence.
Rukmini Vasant is particularly impressive as Melissa. His acting is not very showy, but his quiet and easygoing style makes the character impressive. Tara Sutaria’s Rebecca, Akshay Oberoi’s Tony, Darrell De Silva’s Salvador and Sudev Nair’s Karmadi also make their distinct presence in the story. All these characters make the world of the film look big and interesting.
After the interval, the style of ‘Toxic’ changes
The first part of the film introduces the audience to Roy’s world and the relationships around him. Along with entertaining people, the story and characters have also been given attention. Geethu Mohandas gradually takes the drama and the gangster world forward, which strengthens the foundation of the film. Then comes a big sequence in the interval, which gives a new direction to the story and also leaves many questions.
After the interval, both the pace and the tone of the film change. In the second half the action gets bigger, faster and more intense than before. The story seems more dangerous and real. Between the massive sets and grand scale, the raw energy of the action scenes is what grabs the most attention and is part of what makes the film such a powerful big screen experience.
Story telling style of Geetu Mohandas
Geetu Mohandas has presented ‘Toxic’ not only as a big action drama but also expanded its world a lot. There are many characters in the film and almost every character has their own story, thoughts and motives. The director has gradually made them a part of the story instead of presenting them all at once.
The film does not try to answer everything immediately. Many events and secrets related to the characters are revealed over time, allowing the audience to connect the threads of the story themselves. This method makes the film interesting and gives an opportunity to understand its many layers with each scene.
Why is it important to watch?
If you want to watch such a story on the big screen with intense action, in which relationships, love, family and emotions are present equally, then ‘Toxic’ can be the right movie for you. The dual role of Yash, the continuous unfolding of the layers of the story, the intense action in the second half and the twist in the climax make the film special. Its grand scale and stunning visuals add to the theatrical experience. This movie is a must watch especially for Yash fans.