Yash’s highly anticipated action film Toxic has received its certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), with the board reportedly ordering only minor changes to the much-awaited project.

The decision has sparked discussion among moviegoers and social media users, particularly because the certification process for several recent films has involved more extensive cuts.

The action drama, which has been filmed in both Kannada and English, has a runtime of 3 hours and 12 minutes. Despite its violent sequences and mature themes, Toxic has been granted an ‘A’ certificate, meaning the film is intended for adult audiences.

The CBFC has reportedly asked the makers to mute and replace two words in the Kannada version. The same changes will also be reflected in the English subtitles.

Besides these minor alterations, the board has not reportedly demanded any significant cuts to the film. The makers will also have to include the standard anti-smoking and anti-drinking disclaimers wherever required.

The relatively limited changes have surprised many online users, especially because Toxic has been promoted as an intense action drama containing violence and adult-oriented material.

Several people on social media began comparing its certification with that of Dhurandhar, another violent film that reportedly underwent considerably more cuts during the Indian certification process.

Some users also highlighted an interesting contrast involving international censorship. While Toxic has reportedly been cleared with minimal changes in India, the film faced more cuts from UK censors than Dhurandhar.

This difference has led to questions about how various certification boards assess violence and mature content.

The debate has also extended to the film’s intimate sequences and its portrayal of women. Toxic has previously generated attention because of scenes involving intimacy and the depiction of female characters.

Following the certification news, some social media users questioned whether the CBFC applies consistent standards when dealing with such material.

One section of the online discussion focused on the board’s treatment of kissing scenes in other major films. Users referred to the reported removal of a kissing scene from Spider-Man: Brand New Day, joking that the CBFC seemed more concerned about kissing than other forms of mature content. The earlier trimming of a kissing scene from Superman was also mentioned during the debate.

The reactions have largely centered on what users see as differences in the way violence, intimacy and romance are treated during film certification. While some viewers welcomed the minimal cuts given to Toxic, others questioned why similar standards were not apparently followed for other recent releases.

Yash had already made it clear that Toxic was not designed as a family-friendly film. During his appearance on Aap Ki Adalat, the actor and co-writer warned younger viewers against watching the movie, emphasizing that it was made specifically for adults and contained mature themes.

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic boasts a major ensemble cast featuring Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria.

The film is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 26 and is expected to be one of the major theatrical releases of the year. Its ‘A’ certificate and limited CBFC changes have only added to the curiosity surrounding the film ahead of its release.

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