Brazilian Actress Beatriz Taufenbach Deletes Instagram After Toxic Scene Backlash

Brazilian Model Deactivates Account After Intimate Scene With Yash Causes Uproar

Beatriz Taufenbach, the Brazilian actress who appeared in the teaser of Yash's upcoming film Toxic, has deleted her Instagram account. This happened after she faced strong criticism for an intimate scene in the movie's preview.

The Toxic teaser was released on January 8, which is also actor Yash's birthday. It quickly went viral and got more than 220 million views within 24 hours. The preview showed a brief, intimate scene between Yash and Beatriz. The scene was filmed inside a car parked in a cemetery.

Director Geetu Mohandas confirmed through an Instagram story that the actress is Beatriz Taufenbach. Many people had initially thought the actress was someone else named Natalie Burn. After the director revealed her identity, Beatriz became the center of attention.

However, not everyone reacted positively to the scene. Several social activists and political groups called the scene inappropriate. They described it as obscene and morally offensive. Some said it went against cultural values and could harm women and children.

These groups took formal action against the movie. Social activist Dinesh Kallahalli filed a complaint with the Central Board of Film Certification. He argued that the teaser was easily available online without proper age warnings. This meant even young people could watch it.

The women's wing of the Aam Aadmi Party also complained to the Karnataka State Women's Commission. They demanded that the teaser be removed from the internet. They also asked for stricter rules to prevent such content from being shared publicly.

As the controversy grew, people noticed that Beatriz's Instagram account had disappeared. Reports suggest she either deleted or deactivated her profile. The sudden attention and negative comments may have been too much for her to handle.

Beatriz is a model and actress from Brazil. She started her career as a model in 2014. She has training in classical ballet and has worked with well-known names in international modeling. She is also reported to be a singer.

Director Geetu Mohandas responded to the criticism on social media. She defended the scene and talked about topics like female choice and consent. However, neither she nor Yash has made an official statement about the controversy.

The film Toxic features several leading actresses, including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, and Huma Qureshi. The movie is scheduled to release in theaters on March 19, 2026. It has been shot in Kannada and English with plans for versions in other Indian languages.