Kiara Advani has received a loving message of support from her husband, actor Sidharth Malhotra, following the release of the trailer for her upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups. Sidharth praised Kiara for her hard work and dedication as the actress continues to face criticism on social media over some intimate scenes with her co star Yash. Instead of focusing on the negativity, Sidharth chose to celebrate his wife’s work and expressed his excitement about watching the film on the big screen.
Sidharth shared his reaction to the Toxic trailer through his Instagram Stories. Praising Kiara and the entire team behind the film, he wrote, “The effort, the grind, the passion_it’s all going to show on the big screen. Going to be one of your bests Ki!! Can’t wait to see the magic @geetu_mohandas @thenameisyash, you and the entire team has created. Best wishes team #Toxic. Looking forward to 26th Aug.” His message came at a time when Kiara has been receiving mixed reactions online for her role in the film.
Much of the discussion has been around the song Tabaahi, which features intimate moments between Kiara and Yash. While some viewers have praised the chemistry between the two actors, others have criticized the scenes on social media. The debate has led to Kiara becoming a topic of discussion even before the film reaches theatres. Sidharth’s public message appears to be a reminder that the focus should also remain on the work and effort that went into creating the film.
Yash also defended Kiara while speaking at the Toxic trailer launch in Bengaluru on Saturday. The actor praised her dedication and said that she should not worry about the negative comments that often come with being an actor. Addressing Kiara, Yash said, “Kiara, the kind of role you have performed in this, you are so dedicated. Initially, we all thought getting all these actors would be a problem, but Kiara was so down-to-earth. And what you have to go through as an actor, unfortunately, don’t care (about it). Whatever you believe in, you should do, and people will celebrate, people will appreciate. It’s just that we are a little ahead of times.”
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi and Tara Sutaria. The film is scheduled to release on August 26. With the trailer creating strong reactions online, the audience is now waiting to see how the full story and performances are received when the film arrives in theatres.