Yash was hurt but composed by Toxic criticism, says friend Jaidev Mohan

Kannada actor Jaidev Mohan said Yash sounded composed but hurt when the two friends discussed the criticism surrounding Toxic after its theatrical release. Mohan said Yash also advised him not to take the audience’s response personally and to concentrate on future work.

Mohan, who worked on the Kannada dubbing of Toxic, described Yash as a close friend. According to a report by India Today, the actors spoke by phone after the film was released and discussed the response it had received.

Yash’s reaction to the criticism

Mohan said Yash’s voice suggested that the actor was affected by the criticism, even though he remained composed during their conversation. The comments offer an account of Yash’s reaction to the response from viewers without detailing any specific remarks made about the film.

Mohan also said Yash asked him not to take the criticism personally. Instead, Yash encouraged him to accept the audience’s verdict and focus on the work that lies ahead.

The conversation took place as Toxic faced a mixed response following its release. The report said the film’s collections had fallen sharply after opening in theatres, adding to the attention around the audience reaction.

About Toxic

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic stars Yash in the lead role. The film was released theatrically on August 26, 2026.

Mohan’s involvement with the Kannada dubbing gave him a professional connection to the project, while his friendship with Yash meant the post-release conversation also had a personal dimension. His account focused on how the actor dealt with the criticism rather than on offering a detailed assessment of the film’s performance.

Yash’s reported advice to accept the audience’s verdict reflects a forward-looking approach to the response. Mohan said the actor’s focus was on moving ahead with future work rather than dwelling on the criticism surrounding the film.

The comments come after the film’s release and the reported decline in its collections. No further details about Yash’s upcoming projects were provided in the report.