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Rukmini Vasant, who won the hearts of the audience with her simplicity and emotional acting in ‘Sapta Saagaradaache Ello’, is counted among the most graceful and talented actresses of South Cinema. When her name was linked to Kannada superstar Yash’s much talked about mega-budget film ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups’, fans were extremely excited. However, the atmosphere of social media has completely changed as discussions about the film’s alleged intense and bold ‘blanket’ scene surfaced.
The audience, which likes him in traditional and emotional roles, is not able to accept this change easily. Many users on the internet are surprised to see her new on-screen avatar, which has started a new debate on her career choice and role choice.
Flood of reactions on social media: “This was not expected”
As speculations grew about the tone of the film and Rukmini’s bold character arc, there was a flood of reactions on Xx (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Many fans, while sharing clips of the actress’s old films, wrote that they have always seen her as a dignified and emotional actress, hence such scenes are completely different from her established image.
Some users openly expressed their displeasure and wrote that in the race for commercial success and pan-India recognition, artists should not compromise on their core USP and identity. At the same time, many old fans say that they were not at all prepared for such a bold screen presence.
Supporters came out in favor of expansion of acting: Creative freedom of artist
Amidst the protests and criticism, a large section of cinema lovers and neutral audiences have also stood in support of Rukmini. Supporters argue that a true artist can never be confined to a fixed format or stereotype.
Cinema analysts believe that ‘Toxic’, being made under the direction of Geetu Mohandas, is known for its dark, mature and adult fairy tale theme. In such a situation, it is natural for the characters to be intense as per the demand of the story. Supporters say that any actor should have complete creative freedom to explore new genres and play complex characters, and not be judged only on the basis of their old screen image.
Pan-India ambitions and the growing hype of ‘Toxic’
After ‘KGF’, Yash’s ‘Toxic’ is one of the biggest and most awaited films of Indian cinema. Rukmini Vasant’s association with this project is being considered as the biggest jump in her career so far. Despite the controversies and debates, the buzz has increased the audience’s curiosity about both the film and the actress manifold.
It will be interesting to see what new history this experiment of Rukmini creates at the box office when the film is released on the big screen and whether she is able to win the hearts of critics again with her acting.