Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has received its certification from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) ahead of its worldwide release. The film has scored higher ratings for violence, sex and injury detail than Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar films. The BBFC has given Toxic an 18+ certificate, making it one of the most intensely rated Indian films to release in the UK market.
Toxic Receives Maximum 5/5 Ratings for Violence, Sex and Injury
The British Board of Film Classification has rated Toxic 5/5 for violence, sex and injury detail. The film also received 4/5 ratings for threat and horror, language, drugs, sexual violence and sexual threat, and suicide and self-harm.
The BBFC’s description under violence states that the film contains “strong violence including shootings, stabbings, throat slashings, bludgeonings, torture, hangings, immolations and dismemberments, frequently resulting in large blood spurts and grisly injury detail”. The certification also notes “strong images of corpses, severed body parts, bleeding wounds, and pools of blood occur in the aftermath of violence”.
The film also contains sexual and erotic scenes, including sequences set in strip clubs. The BBFC listing mentions “scenes of sex feature thrusting, as well as instances of erotic asphyxiation”. The certification also refers to an “upsetting scene” that implies child sexual abuse, along with strong language and depictions of drug misuse.
How Toxic Compares to Dhurandhar Films in UK Ratings
The BBFC ratings have drawn attention because Toxic has scored higher than both Dhurandhar films in several categories. Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar, which released in 2025, received 5/5 for violence and 4/5 for threat and horror, language, drugs, sexual violence and sexual threat, and suicide and self-harm. However, it received only 2/5 for sex and 3/5 for discrimination.
Dhurandhar 2, which arrived in March 2026, also received 5/5 for violence and 4/5 for threat and horror, language, drugs, sexual violence and sexual threat, and injury detail. Its sex rating was 3/5.
Toxic stands out with maximum 5/5 ratings in three categories: violence, sex and injury detail. This suggests that Yash’s film contains more graphic violence, gore and sexual content than both Dhurandhar films.
BBFC Mistakenly Labels Toxic as Tamil-Language Film
In what appears to be an error, the BBFC has categorised Toxic as a Tamil-language film on its official website. The description reads: “In this Tamil-language actioner, the leader of a powerful drug cartel in Goa sows the seeds of his own destruction”.
However, Toxic is actually shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and other languages. The BBFC’s Industry Details section does list the language as Kannada.
Film’s Runtime and Certification in India
Toxic has a runtime of 191 minutes and 41 seconds in the UK, which translates to approximately 3 hours and 11 minutes. The film received an A (Adults Only) certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India, with a runtime of 3 hours and 14 minutes. Details of any cuts or modifications have not been revealed.
Release Date and Cast Details
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is scheduled to release in theatres on August 26, 2026. The film was originally slated to release alongside Dhurandhar: The Revenge on March 19, 2026, but the makers postponed it citing the war in the Gulf. A second release date of June 4 was also pushed back.
The film features an ensemble cast including Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. It is directed by Geetu Mohandas and produced by Venkata Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations LLP. The film was shot on a massive budget and is described as one of the most expensive films made in India.
Technical Team and Action Choreography
The film’s technical team includes National Award winner Rajeev Ravi as cinematographer, Ravi Basrur composing the background score, and Ujwal Kulkarni handling editing. Hollywood stunt director JJ Perry has choreographed the action sequences alongside Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee. The film’s music is by Vishal Mishra.
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Promotional Campaign and Criticism
The makers have been aggressively promoting Toxic worldwide, including a grand trailer launch event in Bengaluru attended by Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani and Tara Sutaria. The film has already attracted criticism over its promotional material, particularly for its violent and sensual scenes.
During his appearance on Aap Ki Adaalat, Yash responded to claims of vulgarity in the film, saying, “Vulgarity is wrong. I haven’t even kissed, as you may have noticed. There is a certain line, and we understand that. You have to shoot things aesthetically, and what may seem visually appealing later is the impact of cinema. Toxic is for Gen Zs. It’s for the conversations you guys are having, what problems you guys have with the seniors”.
The BBFC certification now gives audiences a clear idea of the intense content they can expect from the film when it hits theatres on August 26.
Also Read: Yash’s ‘Toxic’ English Trailer Wins Over Fans Who Call It Better Than Hindi Version
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