Kiara Advani has finally addressed the criticism surrounding her bold avatar in Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, explaining why she chose to be part of Yash’s highly anticipated action drama despite the backlash following the teaser release.
The actress revealed that it wasn’t the scale of the film or its star cast that convinced her to sign the project—it was the depth and complexity of her character.
Kiara Advani Says She Was ‘Mesmerised’ by the Character
Speaking in an interview with Femina, Kiara shared that the narration immediately drew her in because of how well-written her role was.
“When I heard the narration, I was mesmerised by how well fleshed out this character was, all the meat an actor longs for. I felt I had reached a place in my career where I was confident enough to take on such a character.”
Her comments come after the teaser sparked conversations online, with some viewers criticising her bold appearance alongside Yash.
Why Kiara Chose Toxic
According to Kiara, the decision was driven by her desire to challenge herself as an actor rather than play another conventional role.
She explained that she now feels confident enough in her career to take on layered characters that offer emotional depth and complexity.
The actress believes such opportunities allow performers to grow while presenting audiences with stories that move beyond familiar stereotypes.
‘Women Shouldn’t Be Boxed Into One Image’
Kiara also spoke about the importance of writing multidimensional female characters in mainstream cinema.
“I don’t like stereotyping women in a box. We are so much more than that, so why shouldn’t our characters be?”
She added that women on screen deserve to be portrayed as complex, strong, and realistic individuals rather than being confined to predictable roles.
Her remarks hint that her character Nadia in Toxic could have far more layers than what has been revealed in the teaser.
About Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups stars Yash in the lead role, with Kiara Advani playing a pivotal character.
The screenplay has been written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas. The film has been shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and several international languages, reflecting its global ambitions.
The makers have positioned Toxic as a large-scale action drama with an international appeal.
Fans Eager to Learn More About Nadia
Although the teaser offered only a brief glimpse of Kiara’s character, her chemistry with Yash and her bold screen presence quickly became one of the most talked-about aspects of the film.
With the actress now revealing how strongly she connected with the role, fans are even more curious to see what Nadia brings to the story.
Final Take
Kiara Advani’s response to the criticism makes it clear that Toxic represents more than just another commercial entertainer in her career. For the actress, the film offered an opportunity to portray a layered, unconventional character that challenged her creatively.
As anticipation continues to build around Yash’s Toxic, audiences will be watching closely to see whether Kiara’s performance lives up to the expectations created by the teaser.
FAQs
1. Why did Kiara Advani choose Toxic?
Kiara Advani said she accepted Toxic because she was “mesmerised” by the depth of her character and felt confident enough at this stage of her career to take on such a layered role.
2. What did Kiara Advani say about the backlash over Toxic?
Responding to criticism over her bold avatar, Kiara explained that she believes women should not be stereotyped and that female characters deserve to be complex, realistic, and multifaceted.
3. Who directed Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups?
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups is directed by Geetu Mohandas, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Yash.
4. Who stars in Toxic?
The film features Yash and Kiara Advani in lead roles. Kiara plays Nadia, although details about her character are still under wraps.
5. In which languages will Toxic release?
Toxic has been shot simultaneously in Kannada and English and will also release in dubbed versions including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and other languages.
