Yash’s ‘Toxic’ faces Christian objection over portrayal of Saint Michael and scenes shot before religious imagery

Just weeks before it hits the big screen, Yash-starrer much-awaited film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has found itself in the middle of a storm.

Here’s what’s happening.

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Christian group raises objection over religious imagery

The National Christian Federation has officially written to government and film authorities, asking them to step in before the film’s release. The group claims that certain scenes in ‘Toxic’ show religious imagery in a way that hurts Christian sentiments.

Their biggest concern? The portrayal of Saint Michael, one of the most important archangels in Christianity.

According to the federation, some visuals allegedly depict Saint Michael in an “offensive” manner. The complaint further states that explicit scenes were filmed in front of imagery linked to the saint. The organisation says this has deeply upset members of the Christian community.

Pradeep Kumar, president of the federation, has urged authorities to ensure that the disputed scenes are removed before the film reaches theatres.

What are the demands?

The federation is not stopping at just raising objections.

In its letter, the organisation has demanded:

• Removal of the scenes in question
• Takedown of promotional material and online videos that contain the disputed visuals
• A public apology from the filmmakers

The group has also warned of possible legal action if its concerns are ignored. As of now, it is waiting for a response from both the filmmakers and the concerned authorities.

Not the first controversy

This isn’t the first time ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ has faced backlash.

In recent weeks, several women’s organisations approached the Karnataka State Women’s Commission over portions of the film’s teaser. They alleged that some visuals appeared sexually suggestive and could negatively influence social attitudes, particularly among women and children.

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These groups requested that the scenes be removed and called for regulatory scrutiny. They argued that certain imagery could send problematic messages to viewers.

So far, no final decision has been publicly announced regarding these complaints.