Originally posted by: mahiwayyy
I watched Toxic last night and honestly, the movie was mind-blowing. I initially wanted to see the dynamics between Yash and Kiara as it intrigued me from the beginning, and they did not disappoint.
The main negative point in this action-packed thriller film is that the 1st half is incredibly fast, without giving users the emotional depth which the script requires. However, the deep bond between Yash and Nayan, alongside the star-crossed lovers' dynamics between Kiara and Yash, brings genuine heart to the screen.
Kiara's entry completely disrupts the calculated path laid out by Ganga, setting off a massive chain reaction for a revenge drama. The second half shifts gears completely into a pure psychological thriller. It focuses heavily on the internal guilt that destroys the main protagonist from the inside, no matter how powerful and successful he becomes as he fulfills Ganga's wishes.
Yash, man, you are amazing! I have become a huge fan of your aura and screen presence. After KGF, taking on these kinds of subjects is really commendable. The actor in you shines so well. And Kiara is splendid-definitely one of her finest performances in this film.
The chemistry between Yash and Kiara is just too good. As for the negative reviews and trolls on the first day, I guess after KGF people expected a mindless action-masala film, but what they got is an intense action-psychological thriller. They were not able to understand it on the initial watch, likely due to the disappointment of their misplaced high expectations.
Huge respect to Yash for using his stardom to back such a unique subject. The initial backlash feels like paid negativity from rival star fans, similar to what happened during the release of dhurandhar. That final scene is unforgettable .How i wish Raya had his fairy tale. This movie is a masterpiece that will age like fine wine
Ohhh my Goodness.....❤️❤️
Thank God.....you loved it....
I am so happy to see someone here who loved it as much as I did....Yes it's not flawless but this movie moved me to such an extent that very few movies in recent times managed to...
And thank you for talking about the dynamics of Raya and Nadia...
The chemistry between Yash and Kiara Advani as Raya and Nadia is one of the things that really holds the emotional core of Toxic together.
What makes it work isn't just conventional romantic chemistry. It is the push and pull between two completely different energies.
Raya enters every room carrying power. Nadia refuses to be overpowered by it.
He is intense, possessive, intimidating.She is spirited, impulsive, emotionally direct and completely unafraid of him.
So even their smallest interactions have lots of spark. You can feel that Nadia isn't impressed by the gangster persona, and Raya is fascinated precisely because she doesn't behave like someone who is afraid of him or someone who cares about his power or swag...
And Yash and Kiara play that beautifully.
Yash actually brought so much weight into a scene that even his silences feel aggressive. Kiara, on the other hand, brings a certain lightness and spontaneity that stops Nadia from becoming overwhelmed by Raya's darkness.
That contrast makes their attraction believable.
But what I loved more was how their chemistry changes with intimacy.
There is desire, obviously, but there is also a very tender curiosity between them. Nadia slowly discovers the vulnerable person beneath Raya's brutality, while Raya discovers someone who can make him feel like a human being rather than a gangster....
Their chemistry was electrifying....and No...i am not simply talking about Tabahi Tabahi song....Their raw, natural and almost animalistic chemistry oozes out in each frame they were together,in their every interaction....even when they were standing far apart....
Kiara Advani gave one of her finest performance...
And Yash was mad unhinged fire....Uff ... After toxic i am a fan of Yash the actor and performer...what mad screen presence he has...he has the ability to mog and gobble up entire screen 🔥
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