‘Toxic’: Karnataka Forest Department Files FIR Against Producers of Yash’s Film Over Illegal Tree Cutting
The Karnataka Forest Department has filed an FIR against the producers of the film 'Toxic' for allegedly cutting down trees illegally on forest land in Bengaluru. The FIR also names the General Managers of Canara Bank and HMT.
The Karnataka Forest Department has registered an FIR against the producers of Yash-starrer Toxic over the alleged illegal axing of trees on forest land for the filming of the film in Bengaluru. The FIR was also lodged against the Canara Bank General Manager and Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) General Manager. Yash Expresses Gratitude for Upcoming Movie ‘Toxic', Actor Drops Message for Fans Ahead of 38th Birthday; See Update!.
Recently, Karnataka Environment Minister Eshwar Khandre visited the site in Peenya and reviewed satellite images that purportedly showed the extent of deforestation.
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He directed officials to take action against those responsible for the felling of trees in the area declared as reserved forest but occupied by HMT.
Earlier speaking with ANI, Eshwar shared, "I personally visited the land where Toxic movie is being shot.. Hundreds of trees have been illegally cut down for the filming of the movie on forestland under HMT's jurisdiction, which is visible in satellite images...We will take necessary actions against the people who violated the rules.Cutting trees in forestland without legal permission is a punishable offence."
Khandre also took to his X account and stated hundreds of trees had been axed for the filming of Toxic
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is made under the direction of Geetu Mohandas and is co-produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations. Yash is headlining the film.
The project was announced in December 2023.
Taking to Instagram, KGF fame Yash shared a post, which he captioned, "'What you seek is seeking you' - Rumi A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups #TOXIC."Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, the film is all set to hit the theatres on April 10, 2025. The film is touted to be an action-oriented film set against the backdrop of the drug mafia. ‘Toxic - A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups’: Akshay Oberoi Teams Up With Yash for Exciting Drug Mafia Thriller.
Earlier, actor Kareena Kapoor Khan was also rumoured to be a part of the film. However, an official announcement regarding the film's female cast has not been made yet.