Samay Raina Mocks Box Office Failure of Toxic on India’s Got Latent
Samay Raina took a playful jab at the box office performance of 'Toxic' during his show, India's Got Latent, while speaking with Huma Qureshi.
TOXIC, Nov 14: On the popular show India’s Got Latent, comedian Samay Raina made a humorous comment regarding the underwhelming box office reception of the film Toxic, which stars Huma Qureshi. Raina remarked that Qureshi was the first guest to appear on the show after her movie flopped. He said, “Usually people come on India’s Got Latent, and then their movie flops. You’re the first one to flop a movie and then show up here.”
In a playful exchange, Qureshi responded, “Dude, I just acted in a movie named Toxic, you’re literally toxic in life.” Raina joked, “But at least people watch me,” to which Qureshi added that there is a trend of hate-watching, suggesting that this could also apply to Toxic.
Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas, marked Yash’s return to cinema after four years, supported by a star-studded cast including Nayanthara and Kiara Advani. The film, released on August 26, had a significant budget and high expectations but managed to gross under ₹350 crores, disappointing investors and audiences alike.
The film has drawn both attention and criticism for its explicit content and portrayal of women, with the Central Board of Film Certification clearing it for release without cuts. Critics noted a lack of depth and a controversial depiction of violence, which may have contributed to its poor reception.
A Hindustan Times review stated, “Yash and Geetu want you to believe that Toxic is the antithesis of glorifying violent and problematic characters,” highlighting the disconnect between the film’s intentions and its execution.