Toxic released worldwide on August 26 with expectations running high, especially as it marks Yash's first theatrical release since KGF: Chapter 2.

Actor Yash clarified concerns about Toxic's portrayal of women, asserting at a Hyderabad event that the film offers a meaningful voice for women beyond its trailer depiction.

During the pre-release event of Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups, Yash defended it amid criticism and said that the film is being misunderstood.