Yash’s ‘Toxic’ teaser launched on his birthday, sparking debate over its intimate scene and generating a viral meme fest. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, boasts international-level visuals and an ensemble cast, with a release date set for March 19. Yash‘s much-awaited ‘Toxic’ teaser was launched on Thursday, January 8, on the actor’s 40th birthday. While the teaser looked breathtaking, and left cinephiles wondering if it was really an Indian movie, as it’s visual’s matched international making, and the intimate scene in it created a lot of buzz. For some, the scene was ‘too much’, while others argued that it’s the filmmaker’s creative freedom, and the internet found its own way to spice things up! Yes, we are talking about the meme fest that followed.
The meme revolution
Yash’s avatar as Raya in the teaser left his fans and moviebuffs equally speechless, but the intimate scene? Well, while many engaged in heated discussions on the necessity of those scenes, the internet did what it does best: it memed! Some memes were so hilarious that they would even erase the risqué from your head! Let’s take a look at some of the memes that went viral on the internet.
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The internet is always way ahead of the world. Need proof? Well, a netizen took a dig at the Censor Board and depicted how they would react while watching the trailer. Interestingly, this comes amidst Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ censor row. ID@undefined Caption not available.An X user shared the opening scene from Vijay’s blockbuster ‘Thuppaki’ and expressed the condition of those who watched the teaser with their family! “People leaving this planet… after unknowingly watching TOXIC teaser with the whole family,” the post read. Wondering who is more concerned about you, even more than your family? Nah, it’s not your lover. Then who? The internet. A reel that’s going viral on Instagram, wondered how Yash’s wife, Radhika Pandit, would react to the teaser. The caption on the video reads, “Radhika Pandit after watching the Toxic movie teaser.” The meme features a scene from the 2016 film ‘Santhu Straight Forward’, which featured Yash and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. ID@undefined Caption not available.Another meme read, “Family members asking me to play toxic teaser in 65 inches tv (I haven’t said a word yet).”An X user said, “Aditya Dhar after watching the teaser of Toxic.”
All about ‘Toxic’
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, ‘Toxic’ will hit the big screens on March 19. Starring Yash, the film has Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth in lead roles. While wishing Yash on his birthday, the director spoke about how dedicated he was throughout the making. “Through our collaboration, I discovered not just the depths of storytelling but also a producer who supported me throughout and made this journey profoundly meaningful. In the whirlwind of his fame, it’s easy to overlook the depth beneath the surface. My wish is that his future directors will dare to explore the vast potential of brilliance he brings to his craft. Our journey together was built on faith, long conversations, and a shared belief in something bigger than either of us.. I feel grateful for the trust, artistry and above all the friendship we share. He will stay with me long after the cameras stops rolling,” Geetu Mohandas said in a post shared on Instagram.