Rukmini Vasanth Faces Backlash After Toxic Release, Fans Question Script Choices

Rukmini Vasanth, who stars as the heroine in NTR’s upcoming film Dragon, has come under fire on social media following the release of Yash’s Toxic on August 26. The Kannada actress, who gained recognition with Sapta Sagaradaache Ello in 2023, has been actively signing projects across Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada industries. However, her recent films have struggled at the box office, sparking a debate about her script selection.

Rukmini began her career with Birbal Trilogy in 2019 but rose to prominence after her performance as Priya in Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, which was widely appreciated. This success led to offers from multiple film industries, and she appeared in titles like Bhairathi Ranagal, Bagheera, Appudo Ippudo Eppudo, Ace, and Madharaasi. Despite this, her recent Telugu film Appudo Ippudo Eppudo failed to make an impact, and her outings in Tamil and Kannada have also not resonated with audiences.

The release of Toxic, starring Yash, proved to be a turning point for Rukmini’s public perception. The film received a disastrous response, and her role was criticized for being poorly written and executed. This has intensified criticism online, with many questioning her recent choices. According to reports, the negative feedback has been especially vocal on social media platforms, where users have pointed out the lack of strong scripts in her recent projects.

Rukmini is now pinning her hopes on Dragon, directed by Prashanth Neel and starring NTR, as her next major release. Earlier this year, it was noted that her career momentum had slowed due to project delays, but she remains a prominent face in high-profile productions.