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Toxic Film Team Sues Critics Over Disappearing BookMyShow Ratings

Toxic production team obtained a court injunction to suppress negative reviews and ratings on BookMyShow.

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A Bengaluru court passed an ex parte temporary injunction on August 22, 2026, restraining the publication or circulation of any false or defamatory content against Toxic. [1] A Twitter user named Daredevil_boy claimed they were served a legal notice for pointing out how the BookMyShow ratings of Toxic have disappeared. [2] The film Toxic, starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, was released in theatres on August 26, 2026, to lukewarm reviews from critics and the audience. [3] A comedy show titled 'Best of Bombay' featuring performer Vaibhav Sethia is scheduled for Thursday at The J Spot, located on Gulmohar Road in Juhu, Mumbai. [4] A musical event is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on Friday. [5] The comedy show 'Best of Bombay' begins at 8 pm on Thursday and features the city's funniest performers. [6] The entry fee for the comedy show is Rs 299 onwards. [7]
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  1. A Bengaluru court passed an ex parte temporary injunction on August 22, 2026, restraining the publication or circulation of any false or defamatory content against Toxic. · Hindustan Times
  2. A Twitter user named Daredevil_boy claimed they were served a legal notice for pointing out how the BookMyShow ratings of Toxic have disappeared. · Hindustan Times
  3. The film Toxic, starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, was released in theatres on August 26, 2026, to lukewarm reviews from critics and the audience. · Hindustan Times
  4. A comedy show titled 'Best of Bombay' featuring performer Vaibhav Sethia is scheduled for Thursday at The J Spot, located on Gulmohar Road in Juhu, Mumbai. · Mid-day
  5. A musical event is scheduled to take place in Mumbai on Friday. · Mid-day
  6. The comedy show 'Best of Bombay' begins at 8 pm on Thursday and features the city's funniest performers. · Mid-day
  7. The entry fee for the comedy show is Rs 299 onwards. · Mid-day
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