Home / Arts and Entertainment / Sudev Nair Clarifies Yash's Role in 'Toxic' Film
Sudev Nair Clarifies Yash's Role in 'Toxic' Film
29 Aug
Summary
- Actor Sudev Nair refutes rumors of Yash directing 'Toxic'.
- Geetu Mohandas is credited as the sole director of 'Toxic'.
- A past controversy involving Mammootty's 'Kasaba' resurfaces.
Actor Sudev Nair has addressed speculation regarding Yash's involvement in directing 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups.' Nair has firmly denied claims that the lead actor engaged in shadow direction during the film's production. He stated that director Geetu Mohandas was unequivocally in charge of all scenes he observed.
Nair described Yash as a dedicated performer who follows directorial instructions precisely. He characterized the rumors of Yash's directorial interference as unfounded negativity spread during a production break. The actor emphasized that 'Toxic' is entirely Geetu Mohandas' vision, a sentiment reinforced by Yash's curiosity about his performance takes.
Meanwhile, the film's release has coincided with a resurfaced debate on Malayalam cinema's artistic standards. Actor-director Roopesh Peethambaran recently invoked Geetu Mohandas' previous criticism of Mammootty's 'Kasaba,' questioning her current stance on controversial scenes. Peethambaran indirectly contrasted the film 'Toxic' with the older controversial sequence.
