Director Geetu Mohandas Responds to Trolls on Teaser: “Exploring Female Pleasure”

The teaser for the highly anticipated film “Toxic” was released on Yash’s 40th birthday, generating significant discussion online. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, features a controversial scene that has sparked debate about representation and objectification of women in cinema.

Teaser Reaction and Controversy

The teaser has become viral, particularly for its provocative car scene that takes place near a cemetery. While many fans are excited, critics have raised concerns about the objectification of women portrayed in the scene. The discourse revolves around whether the focus should be on “female pleasure” or the context in which the scene is presented.

Director Geetu Mohandas Responds to Trolls

In response to the backlash, Geetu Mohandas took to her Instagram Stories, stating, “Chilling while people figure out female pleasure, consent, women playing systems, etc., etc.” This cryptic response has ignited discussions across social media platforms, notably Reddit.

Public Reactions

• Some users accused Mohandas of deflection, arguing the criticism stems from the poor relevance of the scene rather than its themes.
• Others contextualized the scene within a larger societal issue, criticizing the reinforcement of toxic masculinity in contemporary cinema.
• A further critique highlighted the lack of progressive representation of women, suggesting the character depicted in the teaser is portrayed in a derogatory manner.

Support from Industry Peers

Not everyone is critical; filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma praised Mohandas for her bold approach. He declared her an epitome of women empowerment, contrasting her work with that of male directors. His support highlights a split in industry opinion regarding the portrayal of female characters in film.

About “Toxic”

“Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups” is a film created under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. It is shot in both Kannada and English, with plans for dubbed versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. Set in the 1980s in Goa, the movie explores themes of crime and deception, orchestrated by a powerful drug cartel.

Stellar Cast

The film features an impressive ensemble cast, including:

• Nayanthara
• Huma Qureshi
• Kiara Advani
• Tara Sutaria
• Rukmini Vasanth

As discussions continue, “Toxic” is set to make waves in the film industry and among audiences, raising questions about the portrayal of women in media.