After a four-year wait, Yash's latest film "Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups" premiered on Wednesday, set in post-Independence Goa. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the period action thriller tells the story of a gangster building an empire through violence and betrayal. The reactions have been polarized, with praise for Yash's performance, cinematography, and action sequences contrasting criticism towards the writing, pacing, emotional connect, intimate scenes, dialogues, and certain aspects of the film's soundtrack. The runtime, character sketches, and random sequences also received negative feedback. While some viewers found it engaging till the interval, others described it as a "bold attempt" with "style without substance." Yash's decision to dub his own voice for the Hindi version was applauded, with his performance fitting the role perfectly. The overall production scale, visuals, and several action sequences were also commended, but the writing was criticized for its unevenness and occasional dragging. The film has been rated between 2.55 to 4.55 out of 5, with some suggesting it as a one-time watch due to its highs and lows. Criticism became more pronounced in some reviews, questioning the film's storytelling and comparing it unfavorably to a web series. Some viewers found it unappealing and even torturous to watch, while others took issue with the treatment of its central protagonist.