A pre-release promotional event for actor Yash's upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' was disrupted when a DJ speaker stand collapsed at a venue in Hyderabad, resulting in injuries to several attendees.
A promotional gathering for the Kannada film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' turned chaotic on Saturday when stage equipment failed at an event hosted in Hyderabad's Medchal-Malkajgiri district. According to Cyberabad Police, the incident occurred at Malla Reddy Group of Institutions, where a substantial crowd had assembled to meet lead actor Yash and members of the film's production team.
The mishap took place when attendees, attempting to secure better vantage points, climbed onto a flying DJ speaker stand. Police officials reported that some individuals were performing stunts on the stand when it became unstable and suddenly gave way. Multiple people fell from height as a result of the collapse and sustained injuries. Emergency responders transported the injured to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Video footage of the incident was recorded by event attendees and subsequently circulated on social media platforms.
'Toxic' is a crime drama centered on a powerful gangster character and explores interconnected themes of romantic relationships, authority, betrayal and personal transformation. The narrative particularly emphasizes the dynamic between protagonist Raya and his son, Ticket. The film's ensemble cast includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi. Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film is scheduled for theatrical worldwide release on August 26.
