A viral moment from Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups pre-release event in Hyderabad has caught the attention of fans. Telangana politician and educationist Chamakura Malla Reddy was seen displaying his admiration for Yash and reportedly asking the actor for a photograph, creating an unusual fan moment on stage.
The event was held on August 22, 2026, at Malla Reddy University in Hyderabad as part of the promotional activities for Toxic. The gathering attracted a huge crowd of students and fans, underlining the anticipation surrounding Yash’s upcoming pan-India film. Reports also said the event later faced a crowd-related mishap when a sound-box setup collapsed, injuring attendees.
Who Is Chamakura Malla Reddy?
Chamakura Malla Reddy is a prominent Telangana politician, businessman and educationist. He currently represents the Medchal Assembly constituency and is associated with the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS). PRS India lists him as an elected MLA from Medchal and records his educational qualification as Intermediate/Higher Secondary.
Malla Reddy has also had a career in national politics. According to his official Parliament profile, he was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha from Malkajgiri in 2014. The profile lists his profession as businessperson and records his birthplace as Bowenpally, Hyderabad, with his date of birth as September 9, 1953.
Malla Reddy’s Education Empire
Apart from politics, Malla Reddy is widely associated with the education sector in Telangana. He is the Founder Chairman of Malla Reddy University, according to the university’s official management page. The university describes him as an educationist and highlights his involvement in engineering and medical education.
Malla Reddy University is located in Maisammaguda, Dulapally, Hyderabad, and offers programmes across areas including engineering, agriculture, allied healthcare and management.
Why Did Malla Reddy’s Yash Moment Go Viral?
The politician’s interaction with Yash attracted attention because it showed a very different side of the veteran public figure. Instead of the formal atmosphere normally associated with political events, Malla Reddy appeared to join the excitement surrounding Yash like a fan.
The moment came during a highly charged promotional event where thousands of students and fans gathered to see the Toxic star. Reports described the crowd response as overwhelming, with organisers and Malla Reddy himself attempting to manage the situation as enthusiasm grew.
The event ultimately became one of the most discussed Toxic promotional events ahead of the film’s theatrical release, with the Yash-Malla Reddy interaction adding another viral moment to the film’s growing pre-release buzz.
