Yash’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has had a busy opening day, with the film drawing strong attention at the box office while also receiving mixed reactions from viewers. The Geetu Mohandas directorial, which arrived in theatres on August 26, has become one of the most discussed releases online, with fans debating its story, performances and mature content.The film has now found itself at the centre of another online controversy. Several social media users have claimed that the audience rating for ‘Toxic’ on BookMyShow is no longer visible. The alleged disappearance has led to questions about whether the rating was intentionally disabled following the film’s early response. However, there has been no official confirmation explaining why the rating is reportedly unavailable.
Netizens question missing audience rating for ‘Toxic’
Posts on X began drawing attention to the alleged missing rating soon after the film’s release. Some users claimed that ‘Toxic’ had received a low score before the rating disappeared from the platform. One user alleged that the film had a rating of around 5.4 out of 10 and questioned why it was no longer visible.Another social media user wrote, “Funny how #BookMyShow suddenly decided ratings aren’t important anymore.” Several others also suggested that the move could be linked to the negative reactions emerging online. However, these claims remain unverified, and there is currently no confirmed information about who, if anyone, requested the removal or whether the rating was actually disabled for a specific reason.
‘Toxic’ makers face speculation over alleged rating removal
The controversy has also triggered criticism aimed at the film’s team. Some users have gone as far as alleging that the producers or Yash’s promotional team were behind the supposed removal. One post claimed that the rating was disabled after the film received a poor response, while another called the alleged decision an attempt to hide audience feedback.At the same time, it is important to note that these are social media claims and have not been established as facts. No official statement from the makers has confirmed any involvement in the rating issue. The discussion appears to have grown mainly because the film has received sharply divided reactions, with viewers praising Yash’s screen presence and technical aspects while others have criticised the narrative.
Yash’s ‘Toxic’ opens strong at the box office
Despite the rating controversy, ‘Toxic’ continues its theatrical journey with strong opening-day numbers of over Rs 100 crore. The film features Yash in a dual role and has a strong ensemble cast, including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. Akshay Oberoi, Darrell D’Silva and Sudev Nair are also part of the cast.The film has been positioned as a dark action thriller with mature themes. As audience opinions continue to spread across social media, the alleged rating issue has added another layer to the release-day conversation. Whether the rating returns or the makers address the controversy remains to be seen, but for now, ‘Toxic’ is generating as much debate online as it is attention at the box office.