Is Yash Making the Same Mistake Again?

Despite failing to meet expectations, Toxic has reportedly grossed ₹350 crore worldwide, demonstrating the strength of Yash’s market. The film’s reported opening-day net collection of ₹50 crore in Hindi is also being cited as evidence of his popularity. However, criticism is growing over whether Yash is making the right decisions to sustain the success he achieved with KGF and KGF 2. Some believe that his decision to collaborate with Geetu Mohandas after delivering massive hits has not produced the expected results. There is also discussion about several opportunities he reportedly passed up to work with prominent directors.

Meanwhile, reports suggesting that Yash may collaborate with director P. S. Mithran after Toxic have sparked fresh concerns among fans. Some are questioning the choice, pointing to the failure of Sardar 2, starring Karthi. However, others argue that a director’s past failures do not necessarily determine the outcome of future projects. Yash now needs a big-budget film that matches his stature and generates strong expectations from the director’s announcement itself. Fans also want him to avoid long gaps between releases, as prolonged delays could gradually reduce audience interest.