Toxic: Geethu Mohandas’ film makes RGV question male directors; Sandeep Reddy Vanga gets ‘knocked out’

He wrote, “After seeing the Yash-starring trailer of #Toxic, I have no doubt that Geethu Mohandas is the ultimate symbol of women empowerment.”

He added, “No male director is man enough in comparison to this woman… I still can’t believe she shot this.”

After seeing the @TheNameIsYash starring trailer of #Toxic I have no doubt that @GeethuMohandas_ is the ultimate symbol of Women Empowerment ..No Male director is Man enough in comparison to this Woman .. I still can’t believe she shot this 👇🏻 😳 https://t.co/ZxyxU8Da40 pic.twitter.com/qzFUcv9JIb

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) January 8, 2026

Sandeep Reddy Vanga, known for crafting unapologetically alpha male characters, also shared his reaction, posting, “TOXIC teaser just knocked me out.” He added, “Style. Attitude. Chaos. Happy Birthday, Yash.”

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The teaser also caught the attention of actor Alia Bhatt, who shared it on her Instagram Stories with a single-word reaction: “Dynamite.”

The teaser of Yash’s Toxic opens with a somber funeral scene, only to be disrupted by the arrival of a car. As tension builds, an intimate moment inside the vehicle heightens the unsettling atmosphere, offering glimpses into Yash’s character before the sequence culminates in a sudden explosion—perfectly setting the tone for the film’s dark, chaotic world.

Since its release earlier today, the teaser has amassed close to 9 million views on YouTube, underlining the massive anticipation surrounding the project.

Toxic is scheduled to hit theatres on March 19, clashing with the sequel to Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar.

Beyond Toxic, Yash will also be seen in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious Ramayana, where he essays the role of Ravana. Notably, the actor is also co-producing the mythological epic.