It was pure rage bait. The buildup to Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups’ release over the past few months has been tumultuous. First came the postponement, which sparked plenty of chatter. Then came the teaser and promotional assets, which made it seem as though the film was going to shatter every conceivable on-screen record for misogyny and vulgarity. The final product, however, is nowhere near. For a project mounted on such a massive scale, the makers got exactly what they wanted: attention. Still from Toxic. So, what exactly has Yash cooked up with his magnum opus? Let’s find out. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic, set in yesteryear Goa, bears her signature storytelling stamp. Much like her previous works Liars Dice and Moothon, the film revolves around identity and the quest to find oneself. Raya (Yash) has had a troubled childhood, with his sister Ganga (Nayanthara) being his only constant source of support. She wants him to rule the city, and his first step towards that goal is joining a gang of goons. It is …