Toxic pre-release event: Actor Yash says cinema has no boundaries, urges youngsters to look beyond North-South divideWatch the video.
Published: August 23, 2026, 9:20 AM IST
Share Article
https://www.india.com/entertainment/toxic-yash-says-north-south-we-dont-want-any-of-this-at-hyderabad-event-says-dont-take-cinema-too-8507813/
Toxic (PC -Instagram)
Actor Yash used the Hyderabad pre-release event of Toxic to speak about more than just his upcoming filmAddressing a packed gathering of students and fans, the actor spoke about the growing popularity of Indian cinema, thanked Telugu audiences for their support and shared a message about dreams, failure and staying away from regional divisionsHe said that language and geographical boundaries should not stop people from connecting through cinemaYash also encouraged youngsters to dream big and take responsibility for their own choices and failures.
Yash thanks Telugu audiences, talks about Indian cinema
Yash began his speech by thanking Telugu audiences for the love they have shown him throughout his career, particularly after KGF. “I want to thank all the Telugu viewersThank you so muchYou have shown so much love.”
The actor said the growth of Indian cinema has given people the confidence to dream biggerHe also stressed that audiences care more about genuine effort than language or where an actor or filmmaker comes from“If anyone works with honesty and passion, the viewers will always support themThey are not biasedThey are very honest and truthful,” he said.
Yash added that cinema should not be restricted by language or borders“There are no boundariesThere is no barrierThere is humanity beyond language and bordersThere is humanity, love and honesty,” Yash stated.
Yash tells youngsters to dream big
With a large number of students and youngsters in the audience, Yash also shared a motivational messageHe asked them not to restrict their dreams and said they could choose any career or path they wanted“Don’t take cinema too seriouslyWhatever you want to do in life, dream it,” he said.
The actor also spoke about failure and said people should take responsibility when things do not work out instead of blaming others“If we fail in something, or if we don’t achieve anything, I don’t think we should blame the worldOnly we will be responsible,” the actor said.
Yash speaks against North-South divide
Yash also addressed the long-running North-South debate in Indian cinemaHe urged youngsters to move beyond regional divisions and focus on the larger identity of Indian cinema“North, South, we don’t want any of this,” he said, asking youngsters not to pay attention to people who try to create divisions based on language or politics.
He further said that talent and good work would always find acceptance, regardless of where a person comes from“If you work in any state, wherever you go, you will get the same loveWherever you come from, if you do a good job, you will get the same love.”
Audience కి #Yash నుంచి స్ట్రాంగ్ మెసేజ్
Don’t take cinema too seriously We haven’t done anything extraordinary.
Dream big and chase your dreams that’s how you earn both success and respect.
If we fail, we are responsible for our own failure.#Toxic #ToxicTheMovie pic.twitter.com/qi2cd8RHkO
— Milagro Movies (@MilagroMovies) August 22, 2026
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic stars Yash in the lead role, with Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria in important rolesThe film has been certified ‘A’ by the CBFC and is scheduled to release on August 26Advance bookings for the film are also underway across several locations.
