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Akshay Oberoi Defends ‘Bold’ Toxic After Social Media Backlash
✍️ NDTV
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 02:38 PM
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Actor Akshay Oberoi responded to online trolling over his film ‘Bold’ Toxic, asserting that the project was a deliberate artistic experiment.
Actor Akshay Oberoi found himself at the centre of a social‑media storm after promotional material for his upcoming film ‘Bold’ Toxic sparked a wave of criticism. Netizens accused the project of being overly provocative and questioned its artistic merit, leading to a flurry of trolling across platforms.
In a series of statements, Oberoi defended the film, saying that the title and its content were chosen intentionally to challenge conventional narratives. He emphasized that ‘Bold’ Toxic is meant to provoke thought rather than merely shock, and that the creative team approached the subject with seriousness and responsibility.
NDTV reported on Oberoi’s response, noting that the actor’s clarification aimed to shift the conversation from sensationalism to the film’s underlying themes. He also thanked supporters who appreciated the risk‑taking aspect of the project.
The episode highlights the growing tension between creators and online audiences in India, where social media can amplify both praise and criticism within minutes. Industry observers suggest that such backlash, while intense, often brings additional visibility to new releases.
Regardless of the controversy, Oberoi remains confident that ‘Bold’ Toxic will find its audience once it hits theatres, urging viewers to judge the work on its own artistic grounds.
In a series of statements, Oberoi defended the film, saying that the title and its content were chosen intentionally to challenge conventional narratives. He emphasized that ‘Bold’ Toxic is meant to provoke thought rather than merely shock, and that the creative team approached the subject with seriousness and responsibility.
NDTV reported on Oberoi’s response, noting that the actor’s clarification aimed to shift the conversation from sensationalism to the film’s underlying themes. He also thanked supporters who appreciated the risk‑taking aspect of the project.
The episode highlights the growing tension between creators and online audiences in India, where social media can amplify both praise and criticism within minutes. Industry observers suggest that such backlash, while intense, often brings additional visibility to new releases.
Regardless of the controversy, Oberoi remains confident that ‘Bold’ Toxic will find its audience once it hits theatres, urging viewers to judge the work on its own artistic grounds.