Ahead of its grand release, Kannada star Yash ’s pan-India film Toxic has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification ( CBFC ) with no cuts and just two small modifications. The film, a violent revenge saga, is being billed as one of the boldest and most violent Indian films of all time. Naturally, once the details of Toxic ’s ‘no-cut’ clearance were posted on social media, the internet was amused, particularly since the Indian censor board has a reputation of being a bit too free with the scissors.
The film, shot in Kannada and English, has a runtime of 3 hours 12 minutes, according to the CBFC certificate. The film will release in theatres on August 26. Toxic was cleared by the CBFC for release last week. The CBFC has merely asked the makers to mute and replace two words and phrases in the Kannada version, with similar changes in the English subtitles. The statutory anti-smoking and anti-drinking warning is also to be added. But beyond that, the CBFC has not demanded any cuts in the film. It has been cleared with an ‘A’-rating, though. Prior to the CBFC rating, the film’s lead actor and co-writer, Yash, had made it clear that the film has a very adult theme. They should stay at home. It hasn’t been made for children, and that’s very clear. Adults know what is right and wrong. They can choose what they want to see, what they want to learn from the film, and what they don’t want to do in life. But the film is very genuine and has a deep story. Toxic, directed by Geetu Mohandas, also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani , Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria in the lead roles.
Appearing on Aap Ki Adalat, the actor had said, “Children shouldn’t watch this film.
