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Anurag Kashyap Defends Poisonous Teaser Amidst Controversy



Anurag Kashyap has come ahead to defend the teaser of Yash’s upcoming movie Poisonous, which sparked controversy because of its graphic sexual content material. Talking on the Bengaluru Worldwide Movie Pageant, Kashyap described the backlash as a mirrored image of “cultural hypocrisy,” highlighting the double requirements in society the place male actors usually go shirtless with out scrutiny, however ladies celebrating their sexuality are met with resistance. 

Kashyap praised Poisonous as “a particularly brave try,” emphasizing that the outrage towards the teaser exposes societal hypocrisy. The movie’s teaser options Yash’s character in a macho, violent avatar, alongside a graphic intercourse scene with actress Beatriz Taufenbach, which many criticized as pointless. Taufenbach reportedly deleted her social media accounts following the backlash.

Poisonous, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is a Kannada-English movie written by Yash and Mohandas. The ensemble forged contains Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.

Poisonous is scheduled for launch on March 19, 2026, Poisonous clashes with Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The controversy surrounding the teaser has sparked debates on societal norms and the portrayal of ladies in cinema.