A number of reviewers and entertainment observers have drawn artistic and visual parallels to Ranbir Kapoor’s 2015 film Bombay Velvet in response to the recently released teaser for Yash’s next film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The comparisons began shortly after the teaser dropped, as audiences picked up on the film’s dark tone, stylised visuals and noir-like atmosphere and resemble it with Ranbir’s 2015 move.
The Toxic teaser embraces a bold, gritty, and highly cinematic appearance, much like Bombay Velvet, which based its aesthetic around a noir-inspired, stylized picture of 1960s Mumbai’s underbelly. Even though the two films’ themes and settings are very different, some fans have been reminded of the earlier film’s ambition and mood by Toxic’s powerful, R-rated cinematography and dramatic action scenes.
The dark color schemes, stylized violence, and strong anti-hero presence of Toxic have been recognized by fans and online commentators as evoking a neo-noir sensibility that was evident in Bombay Velvet’s marketing and graphic design. Toxic, on the other hand, seems to focus more on sophisticated storytelling and explosive action for modern audiences.
The comparisons underline the anticipation and curiosity surrounding Toxic, which is shaping up to be one of Yash’s most talked-about films since his box-office success in the KGF series. Despite stylistic parallels, many viewers see Toxic as forging its own cinematic identity ahead of its theatrical release.
However, Yash’s fans have defended the teaser, arguing that drawing parallels at such an early stage may be premature. They believe Toxic will establish its own identity once full promotional material and the film itself are unveiled.