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Yash's Mother Defends Actor Amid Toxic Box Office Decline

Published 1 September 2026

The mother of Indian actor Yash has publicly defended her son against what she describes as attempts to undermine his career, as his latest film "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for GrownUps" continues its theatrical run with strong but declining box office numbers. Pushpa Arun Kumar, Yash's mother, made the remarks in response to resurfaced comments from producer Allu Aravind, who had previously questioned the actor's individual stardom. The controversy stems from an older remark by Allu Aravind at a promotional event, where he asked, "Who was Yash before KGF?" while discussing the factors behind a film's success. In comments that have gone viral, Pushpa Arun Kumar strongly rebutted this narrative.

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