Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma triggered a flurry of reactions on social media after posting a subtle commentary on the release day of Yash’s period action drama, Toxic.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic arrived in theaters to a mixed-to-negative reception from audiences online. Amid the unfolding public reaction, Varma took to X (formerly Twitter) with a brief post: “Now watching #Dhurandhar again.”
Social media users quickly framed the director’s praise for Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar as a jab at the newly released film.
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Direct Hits: Online responses ranged from lighthearted quips like “Bro is more toxic than #toxic” to outright declarations that “Dhurandhar announcement >>>>> Toxic movie.”
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Audience Disappointment: Several viewers echoed the sentiment that fans leaving theaters might seek out other titles for relief, with one user noting, “People after watching #Toxic will watch #Dhurandhar again.”
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Mixed Reactions: While many called the post a sly dig, fans of the director expressed dismay over the online trolling, with one fan asking him to refrain from taking unnecessary shots at fellow filmmakers.
Toxic, set against the backdrop of Portuguese-era Goa, stars Yash in a dual role alongside an ensemble cast including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.
