"Nayanthara absolutely killed it in Toxic!"
Nayanthara has received praise for her performance in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, with some audiences claiming she overshadowed Yash in the new film.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic opened in cinemas on August 26, 2026.
Starring Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria, the film marks Yash’s return to the big screen following KGF: Chapter 2.
Toxic‘s release has generated significant interest, with audiences sharing their reactions on X.
For many viewers, Nayanthara has emerged as a standout.
One tweeted: “Nayanthara absolutely killed it in Toxic! She completely owned the screen and, for me, overshadowed Yash by a mile.
“Powerful presence, brilliant performance and easily one of the biggest highlights of the movie.”
Another said: “Nayanthara has just killed it… she has overshadowed Yash by a mile.”
One person described Nayanthara as the “lady superstar of Indian cinema”.
A comment read: “Nayanthara delivers a strong performance, handling the emotional moments with ease while also owning the action scenes.”
Giving a detailed review of the film, Studio Flicks wrote:
“As an actor, Yash has created a massive impact. His hard work is so appreciable.
“Nayanthara gets a meaty role after a long time. In fact, this is one of the best roles for her in the last 5-6 years.
“Kiara Advani and Rukmini Vasanth’s roles don’t add any emotions.
“The climax twist is totally unexpected, and it’s a surprise for everyone. Technically, the film is good with extraordinary visuals and BGM.
“Although the action blocks are mind-blowing, they could have been trimmed a bit.
“If the director had managed to infuse the same emotions as in the first half, the film would have made a tremendous impact.
“Overall, it’s a leap for Kannada cinema and its audiences.
“If you’re looking out for a KGF impact, you might get disappointed. This is an experimental film in a different league.”
Although Nayanthara’s role has been called a high point, the overall response to Toxic has been mixed.
On X, one person described the film as a “colossal mess”.
Another said:
“Story-wise, there’s barely anything so far. Guns, violence, sex, fights, and slow moments keep coming, while the actual plot hardly moves.”
One user called Toxic a “technically sound film buried under chaotic writing and exhausting execution”.
A further reaction was more critical, with the user writing:
“First half of Toxic was straight up torture.”
Despite the divided early response, Nayanthara’s performance has been singled out positively by several viewers, with some particularly impressed by her screen presence and the scale of her role.
As more audiences watch Toxic throughout its opening day, further reactions are expected to shape the conversation around Yash’s much-anticipated return to cinemas.
