Toxic
The brief
Geethu Mohandas takes her camera to sun-drenched Goa for what feels like a Bollywood answer to Narcos, complete with a punishing 3+ hour runtime that demands serious commitment. Yash brings his usual magnetic screen presence to anchor this drug cartel saga, while the ensemble cast of Bollywood heavyweights creates an unexpectedly grounded dynamic amid the tropical crime thriller backdrop. The pacing stretches thin in places, but Mohandas knows how to stage action sequences that feel both brutal and beautifully shot against those postcard beaches. Perfect for anyone who loved Sacred Games or doesn't mind their crime epics served with serious length and Kannada star power.
The verdict
If you're craving a sprawling crime epic with Sacred Games energy and don't mind committing over three hours to Yash's magnetic performance in a sun-soaked drug cartel thriller, this is your next binge. If you prefer tighter pacing or get restless during lengthy runtimes, skip this one for something more compact.
Watch with
- 👥 Crime thriller fans ready for commitment
- ⚠️ Viewers seeking quick entertainment
Heads up
- Drug cartel violence and brutality (moderate)
- Criminal enterprise activities (frequent)
- Intense action sequences (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Geethu Mohandas
- Cast
- Yash, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Sudev Nair
Official synopsis
Set in a bygone era, this gripping tale unfolds in the coastal paradise of Goa, where a powerful drug cartel
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with You Were Never Really Here (2017)
Both feature lone warriors battling corruption in sun-drenched criminal underworlds.
Total runtime: 3h 15m + 1h 29m = 4h 44m
