Yash's Toxic Receives 'A' Certificate with No Cuts, Advance Bookings Show Strong Demand
Yash's film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has received an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with no cuts, aside from muting and replacing two Kannada phrases and adding mandatory anti-smoking and anti-drinking warnings. The Kannada-English film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, runs for 3 hours and 12 minutes and is set for release on August 26, 2026. Advance bookings have opened nationwide, showing strong demand, especially in Karnataka, with premium ticket prices reaching over Rs 2,000. The film has also received an adult rating in the UK, where more cuts were requested. The cast and crew have highlighted the film's mature themes and unique creative process, while social media discussions have compared its certification to other films.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 30/100.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 45/100 to 78/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
wion broke this story on 21 Aug, 06:57 am. Other outlets followed.