Yash’s latest film has become a talking point among moviegoers with its reception sparking plenty of debateAditya Dhar has now joined the conversation with his take on the film.
Published: September 2, 2026, 8:26 AM IST
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Yash’s Toxic finds praise from Aditya Dhar amid backlash (PC: Twitter)
Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups has become a major talking point online, with viewers continuing to debate the film after its theatrical releaseAmid the mixed response, the movie has also been compared with juggernaut Dhurandhar, which recently made headlines for its box office performanceNow, Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar has added another layer to the ongoing discussionA social media post shared by the filmmaker featuring Yash’s latest film caught the attention of fansWhile Dhar did not announce any new project with the actor, his brief gesture was enough to trigger widespread speculation about a possible collaboration between the two.
What did Aditya Dhar share about Toxic?
Aditya Dhar recently shared the poster of Toxic on his Instagram StoryThe filmmaker who directed Dhurandhar added a red-heart emoji to the post while sharing the image of Yash’s film.
Dhar did not accompany the post with any statement about a possible future projectThere was also no indication that his social media activity was connected to any professional collaboration with YashStill the post quickly became a subject of discussion among fans who interpreted the gesture as a sign that the filmmaker appreciated the actor or the film.
Why are fans talking about a Yash and Aditya Dhar collaboration?
Social media users soon began discussing the possibility of Yash and Dhar working togetherSome fans imagined a project that could bring the Dhurandhar filmmaker and the South Indian superstar together for an action-heavy pan-India film.
One social media user referred to the possibility as “Dhurandhar Meets Toxic” and asked the two to collaborate on a large-scale projectOther posts similarly celebrated Dhar’s decision to share the Toxic poster at a time when the film has been receiving mixed reactionsHowever these reactions remain fan speculationNeither Yash nor Aditya Dhar has announced a collaboration.
Aditya Dhar on Yash
And now the big question… IS THE NEXT COLLAB COMING?
Yash × Aditya Dhar — imagine the madness! #Yash #AdityaDhar #toxic pic.twitter.com/Y9fZfPtJgv
— BollyHUB (@Samirmaske303) September 2, 2026
What is Toxic about?
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups was released in cinemas on August 26Yash leads the film with Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth also playing prominent rolesThe film has generated mixed reactions from critics and audiences since its releaseIts theatrical performance and reception have also fuelled conversations across social media.
Toxic box office performance
Despite the mixed response Toxic has reportedly crossed the Rs 200 crore mark at the worldwide box officeThe film’s commercial performance continues to be tracked closely as it competes for audiences in the current theatrical marketThe movie’s comparison with other major releases has also kept it in discussions beyond its opening days.
What happens next for Aditya Dhar and Yash?
For now the possibility of a Yash and Aditya Dhar collaboration remains unconfirmedDhar’s Instagram Story has certainly encouraged fans to imagine what the two could create together but there is no official project announcement to support those claims.
Yash’s future lineup and Dhar’s next directorial venture will therefore remain subjects of interest until either side shares concrete details.
