Filmmaker Siddharth Anand, known for directing Pathaan and the upcoming King, has booked first-day-first-show tickets for Yash’s Toxic. This move comes just days after he faced backlash for a social media comment about Telugu films underperforming at the box office. Anand shared his excitement on X (formerly Twitter) on August 24, praising Yash and calling him a superstar who has “broken the mould”.
Siddharth Anand’s ‘Oops’ Comment on Telugu Films Sparked Criticism
Last week, a social media user posted a list of recent Telugu film releases starring big names like Jr NTR, Pawan Kalyan, Vijay Deverakonda, Ram Charan, Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, and Nandamuri Balakrishna. The user marked each film as a ‘flop’. Siddharth Anand replied with a simple “Oops” in the comments section. This remark did not sit well with many Telugu cinema fans.
Several users called out the director for his dismissive comment. One user wrote, “Says the director who blamed the audience for the flop of Fighter”. Another pointed out that films like Kalki 2898 AD and Devara were actually successful. Some fans also reminded him that his own film Fighter did not perform as expected at the box office. The backlash was strong enough that Anand later deleted the post.
Director Books First-Day Tickets for Toxic and Praises Yash
Despite the controversy, Siddharth Anand made it clear that he is a fan of Yash’s work. On August 24, he took to X and announced that he had booked tickets for the first day of Toxic.
“Booked tickets for FD for #TOXIC. Going into a theatre not knowing what to expect. This feeling is so good!! YASH is that superstar – so exciting and so unpredictable! He’s broken the mould. Everything about the film is looking fantastic and dynamic! My best to the whole team!!”
This post received mixed reactions. Some fans praised him for supporting a pan-India film. One user commented, “I am not a fan of yours but I appreciate that you are the one from Bollywood who celebrates all the major cinema”. Others, however, were quick to remind him of his earlier comment. One user wrote, “After this tweet, this is clear that the ‘oops’ was not for any industry or north South rift, that was a definition of Prabhas career”. Another user joked, “Tollywood is such a nightmare for this guy. Can’t imagine the sleepless nights TFI heroes have given him”.
Related:
About Toxic: Yash’s Big Comeback Film
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups marks Yash’s return to the big screen after the massive success of KGF: Chapter 2. The film is directed by Geetu Mohandas and co-written by Yash and Geetu. Yash plays a dual role as Raya and Ticket.
The movie features a strong ensemble cast including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. The story is set in Goa between the early 1940s and the 1970s, revolving around the rise of local crime syndicates and smuggling networks. The film is scheduled for a worldwide release on August 26 across approximately 12,000 screens.
The advance bookings for Toxic have already crossed ₹18 crore within 48 hours, surpassing the advance ticket sales of major Hindi films like Jawan, Animal, and Dhurandhar 2. The film has sold over 4.7 lakh tickets across India, with the Kannada version leading the charge.
Siddharth Anand’s Upcoming Film King
Siddharth Anand is currently busy with his next project, King, which stars Shah Rukh Khan. The film is special because it marks the theatrical debut of Suhana Khan, Shah Rukh’s daughter. King also features Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Rani Mukerji in key roles. The film is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026.
Stay connected with VvipTimes for the latest box office updates and exclusive entertainment news from around the world.
Leave a Reply