TOXIC Tamil Movie Review
Cast-:
Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi,Akshay Oberoi,Darrell D’Silva ,
Sudev Nair,Balaji Manohar , Sanjeeda Sheikh,Kyle Paul ,Beatriz Taufenbach,
Surjith Gopinath, Amit Tiwari,Benedict Garrett,Tetiana Gaidar, Harish Bharama giri and Others.
Crew-:
Director of Photography: Rajeev Ravi Music: Ravi Basrur, Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi Production Designer: T. P. Abid Editor: Ujwal Kulkarni Sound Designer: Kunal Sharma Associate Producers: Sandeep Sadashiva, Prashant Dileep Hardikar Action Directors: J. J. Perry, Anbariv, Kecha Khamphakdee, Amrit Singh Art Director (Bengaluru): Mohan B. Kere Art Director: Sandeep G. Sharma Executive Producer: M. K. Subramanya Tamil Dialogues: Ganesh Subramanian Directors of Choreography: Ganesh Acharya, Imran Sardhariya, A. Harsha First Assistant Director: Rao Suhaib Khan Script Supervisor: Doyel Hargunaney Line Producer: Akshay Mavle Costume Designers: Neha R. Bajaj, Saniya Sardhariya (Yash) Hair Designer: Darshan Yewalekar Make-up & Prosthetics: Shipra Singh Acharya Post Production: The Post Co. Re-recording Mixer: Sreejesh Nair Music Producer: Ravi Basrur, Chethan Handattu, Pavan Basrur, Jagadish Venky RBM Composing Team: Santhosh Venky, Airaa Udupi, Rohit Siddappa Trumpet Live: Manju Bajanthri Devara Hosapete & Team RBM Studio Coordinators: Shivakumar, Nagaprakash Kota, Prakash Kumar, Krishna Basrur, Vijay Basrur DI Colorist: Jayadev Tiruveaipati DI: Redefine VFX: DNEG Publicity Design: Kabilan Chelliah Visual Promotion: Ruben Trailer House Trailer Edited By Swaraj Patrimath Music Credits: Trailer background Music: Ghost (2WEI Remix) Written by: Christian Vorlander/Simon Heeger/Marvin Kucklack/Hermann Schepetkov Performed By: Marvin Brooks Courtesy of: Position Music Published by: Turnkey Music & Publishing on behalf of Kobalt Music. Music licensed by: Chain Reactor Music and Media on behalf of Position Music and Kobalt Music Written by: Yash & Geetu Mohandas Directed by: Geetu Mohandas Produced by: KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, PRO:Yuvaraaj and Others.
Story-:
Set against the backdrop of Portuguese-ruled Goa, Ganga (Nayanthara) desires for her younger brother, Raya (Yash), to be the next ruler of the region. Romance blossoms between Raya and Nadia (Kiara Advani), who arrives in Goa to set up a circus. However, a web of betrayal, lust for power, and conspiracy upends Raya’s life, eventually forcing Nadia into a situation where she is compelled to kill Ganga.
Enraged by his sister’s death, Raya shuns Nadia and the child they had together, refusing to even see them. Consumed by grief, Nadia takes her own life. Years later, their son grows up and sets out to avenge his mother’s death by exacting revenge on his father. Spanning vast landscapes—from forests and mountains to snow-covered terrains—the film ‘Toxic’ reveals whether the son succeeds in his mission and uncovers the twists along the way.
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Movie Review-:
Yash appears in two avatars—young and old—as a father figure with a ‘toxic’ nature who ruthlessly slaughters people. He embodies the familiar ‘Rocky Bhai TV’ persona, sporting an intimidating, angry visage, understated body language, and executing action sequences with a cool, composed demeanor.
However, the artificial makeup used for his older look is a noticeable distraction. Beyond this, Yash also appears as the son, sporting a clean-shaven look and frenetic body language; while some moments pass muster, his performance often veers into overacting. Nayanthara, playing the elder sister Ganga, delivers a poised performance, genuinely conveying her concern for her brother’s well-being; she has also put in significant effort for the action sequences.
Kiara Advani navigates the emotional spectrum—ranging from romance to deep tragedy—with great intensity. Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth are also part of the cast, though their characters lack the depth needed to leave a lasting impression. Cinematographer Rajeev Ravi captures the 1950s Goa setting—characterized by constant tension and the sounds of gunfire—using the dark lighting aesthetic typical of gangster cinema. He also brings visual grandeur to the film by traversing diverse landscapes, from forests to snow-capped mountains.
Editor Ujwal Kulkarni seems to have refrained from trimming the footage, resulting in an excessive runtime that leaves the audience feeling exhausted, much like being caught in an avalanche of fatigue. Furthermore, the abrupt cutting of certain scenes prevents the film from offering a truly satisfying viewing experience. All action, no emotion—how does Yash’s ‘Toxic’ spectacle fare? Jeevaganesh P.
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The premise involves a son seeking revenge against his father for his mother’s death—a standard concept… but with a twist marketed as something novel! This is *Toxic*!
Set during the era of Portuguese rule in Goa, Ganga (Nayanthara) desires for her younger brother, Raya (Yash), to be the next ruler of the region. Romance blossoms between Raya and Nadia (Kiara Advani), who arrives in Goa to set up a circus. Amidst this, betrayals, a lust for power, and conspiracies upend Raya’s life, eventually forcing Nadia into a situation where she must kill Ganga.
Because Nadia killed his sister, Raya shuns both her and the child they had together, refusing to even see them. Consumed by grief, Nadia takes her own life. Years later, their son grows up and sets out to avenge his mother’s death by targeting his father. The film *Toxic* takes us on a long journey—spanning forests, mountains, and snowy landscapes—to reveal whether the son succeeds in his mission and to unveil the story’s twist.
Yash appears in two avatars—young and old—portraying a father figure with a ‘toxic’ nature who ruthlessly slaughters people. He embodies the familiar ‘Rocky Bhai’ persona: a menacing, angry visage, understated body language, and action sequences executed with a cool, composed demeanor. However, the artificial makeup used for the older version of the character is a noticeable distraction. In contrast, Yash appears as the son with a clean-shaven look and frenetic body language. While some of these moments pass muster, overacting is evident in most scenes. Nayanthara, playing the elder sister Ganga, delivers a poised and substantial performance, portraying a character deeply concerned for her younger brother’s well-being; she has also put in significant effort for the action sequences. Kiara Advani navigates a range of emotions—from romance to profound grief—with great intensity. Beyond them, the cast includes Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth, though their characters lack the depth needed to leave a lasting impression.
Cinematographer Rajeev Ravi captures the frenetic pace—characterized by the constant sound of gunfire—using the dark lighting aesthetic typical of gangster cinema. He also brings visual grandeur to the film by traversing diverse landscapes, ranging from forests to snow-capped mountains.
Editor Ujwal Kulkarni appears to have refrained from trimming the footage; this not only contributes to the film’s excessive length but also leaves the audience feeling exhausted, as if caught in an avalanche of fatigue. Furthermore, the abrupt cutting of certain scenes prevents the film from offering a truly satisfying experience.
Ravi Basrur attempts to elevate specific scenes through his background score. However, it is deeply disappointing that, in most instances, the music—which should have conveyed the emotional essence of the scenes—remains conspicuously absent or subdued.Six composers—Vishal Mishra, Ravi Basrur, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arsalan Nizami—have worked on the music; however, the Tamil songs lack any element of surprise. The stunt team has done an impeccable job with the action sequences. With grand sets, snowy locales, and action unfolding everywhere, the team has delivered a spectacular effort.
All Action, No Emotion – How is the Grandeur of Yash’s ‘Toxic’?
Jeevaganesh P.
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A son seeking revenge on his father for his mother’s death—a common premise… yet with a twist that adds a touch of novelty! That is ‘Toxic’.
Set during the time when Goa was under Portuguese rule, Ganga (Nayanthara) desires for her younger brother, Raya (Yash), to be the next ruler of Goa. Romance blossoms between Raya and Nadia (Kiara Advani), who arrives in Goa to set up a circus. Amidst this, betrayals, a lust for power, and conspiracies turn Raya’s life upside down, eventually forcing Nadia into a situation where she kills Ganga.
Blaming Nadia for his sister’s death, Raya shuns both her and the child born to them, refusing to even see them. Consumed by grief, Nadia takes her own life. Years later, their son grows up and sets out to avenge his mother’s death by confronting his father. The film ‘Toxic’ takes us on a long journey—spanning forests, mountains, and snowy landscapes—to reveal whether the son succeeds in his mission and to unveil the story’s twist.
Yash appears in two avatars—young and old—portraying a father with a ‘toxic’ nature who ruthlessly slaughters people. He embodies the familiar ‘Rocky Bhai’ persona: a menacing, angry visage, understated body language, and action sequences executed with a cool, composed demeanor. However, the artificial makeup used for the older version of the character could have been handled better. In contrast, the younger Yash appears with a clean-shaven look and energetic body language, moving dynamically through various scenes. While a few moments pass muster, over-the-top acting is evident in most places.
Nayanthara, playing the elder sister Ganga, delivers a poised performance, effectively portraying a character deeply concerned for her younger brother’s well-being; she has also put in sincere effort for the action sequences. Kiara Advani navigates a range of emotions—from romance to profound grief—with great intensity. Beyond them, the cast includes Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth, though their characters lack the depth needed to leave a lasting impression.
Cinematographer Rajeev Ravi captures 1950s Goa—a place defined by constant tension and the sounds of gunfire—using the dark, moody lighting typical of gangster cinema. He also brings visual grandeur to the film by traversing diverse landscapes, from forests to snow-capped mountains. Editor Ujwal Kulkarni seems to have refrained from trimming the footage; this not only inflates the film’s runtime but also leaves the audience feeling exhausted, as if caught in an avalanche of tedium. Furthermore, the abrupt cutting of certain scenes prevents a truly satisfying viewing experience.
Ravi Basrur’s background score attempts to elevate the scenes in places, but it is deeply disappointing that the music—which should have conveyed the emotional essence of the sequences—often fades into silence or remains absent. A team of six composers—Vishal Mishra, Ravi Basrur, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arsalan Nizami—worked on the songs, yet the Tamil tracks fail to offer any pleasant surprises. The stunt team has done an excellent job with the action sequences. The team has put in tremendous effort, delivering spectacular sets, snowy locales, and non-stop action.
The story of *Toxic* unfolds across three stages of the protagonist Raya’s life: childhood, youth, and old age. Director Geetu Mohandas has built the film around a simple premise—a son seeking revenge against his father for his mother’s death. However, the only novelty introduced is a single plot twist; that is the extent of it.
Right from the start, the screenplay rushes into action sequences without providing the necessary context regarding the story, the characters, or the world in which *Toxic* is set. Consequently, the audience fails to connect with the characters or their emotions. It is disappointing that this issue persists throughout the entire film.
Furthermore, a complete disregard for narrative logic has resulted in a muddled screenplay, making it difficult for the audience to truly grasp the world of *Toxic*.
The film moves along a predictable trajectory; after a certain point, instead of seeking out compelling sequences, it restricts itself to mere action set-pieces. Following this lackluster first half, the story shifts to a completely different world in the second half—a transition that makes it feel like watching an entirely different movie. Unfortunately, this new narrative arc lacks any grip or credibility, offering nothing but tedium. The only saving grace is the twist at the very end!
Moreover, the most ‘toxic’ aspect of the film is that a female director has reduced women to mere objects of visual appeal throughout the movie, while framing the male protagonist—who perpetuates this—as a heroic figure.
The fact that a large portion of the film is filled with gratuitous glamour sequences bears this out. Director, these elements alone do not constitute the formula for a ‘Pan-India’ film!
This Is My Personal Review So Please Go and Watch The Movie In Theatres Only.
Written By B4U Media Admin Ratting B4U Media Admin 4.5 / 5
