Toxic controversy: K Annamalai slams misogyny and intimate scenes, calls for stricter certification
Updated On: 28 August, 2026 12:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
K Annamalai has criticised Yash-starrer Toxic over its misogynistic themes, violence and intimate scenes. He called for stricter certification norms and urged theatres to ensure minors are not allowed into A-rated screenings

K Annamalai on Toxic (Pics/X)
Yash-starrer Toxic has landed in controversy over its A certification and depiction of graphic violence and misogynistic themes. BJP leader K Annamalai has now called for stricter enforcement of certification norms, while also urging single-screen theatres to prevent underage viewers from entering A-rated screenings.
K Annamalai on Toxic certification
When reporters asked him about Yash’s Toxic, he voiced frustration over the lack of strict censorship in India. Annamalai said he is not calling for bans but insisted that the Censor Board do its job properly, regardless of how big the star is. He also urged single-screen owners to stop letting underage kids into A-rated screenings.


