Producer Dil Raju has revealed that he initially questioned Yash’s decision to collaborate with filmmaker Geetu Mohandas for Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups after the massive success of the KGF franchise. Speaking at the film’s Hyderabad pre-release event, Dil Raju admitted that he was surprised by Yash’s choice but changed his opinion after getting a closer look at the film.
Dil Raju reveals his reaction when Yash decided to collaborate for Toxic
Dil Raju, who is distributing Toxic in the Telugu states, said he expected Yash to choose an even bigger commercial project following KGF. However, his first reaction to Yash announcing Geetu as his director was one of disbelief. “After KGF, we thought Yash would do something even bigger. But when he introduced Geetu Mohandas, I thought he had gone mad,” he said.
His perception changed after he saw the film’s visuals in Mumbai and understood the larger vision behind the project. “But after seeing those visuals in Mumbai, I understood his vision. Hats off to Yash,” Dil Raju added. He also praised filmmakers who are attempting to take Indian cinema to a global audience through ambitious storytelling and large-scale filmmaking.
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“after KGF #Yash sir is taking Indian cinema to the global level. Hats off to your vision sir. You and Rajamouli sir are changing Indian cinema and taking it to world cinema “#ToxicTheMovie GeetuMohandas Nayanthara RaviBasrur HumaQureshi RukminiVasanth pic.twitter.com/sk4uuA57Wx
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“I would like to thank filmmakers like this who, after Rajamouli garu, are taking Indian cinema to a pan-world level. A film like this is possible only when you have vision and belief,” he said, adding that the visuals had left him impressed.
Dil Raju also expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Yash in the future. Referring to composer Vishal Mishra’s prediction that Toxic could collect Rs 2,000 crore, he said the statement reflected the confidence surrounding the film and its team.
All about Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic and her vision
At the event, Geetu Mohandas also spoke about Yash’s faith in her despite doubts surrounding the project. She said Yash believed in her dream and supported her when others questioned her vision. “He gave me a chance when everybody doubted me. I will live up to the expectations of fans with Toxic,” she said.
Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups is a period gangster drama featuring Yash in a double role. The film explores a complicated father-son relationship and also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth. Produced by KVN Productions and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the film is scheduled to release worldwide on August 26.
