Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra recently appeared together on Karan Johar's popular talk show 'Koffee with Karan', where the couple opened up about their personal lives, professional journeys and several controversies. During the conversation, Kiara also addressed the criticism surrounding her intimate scene with actor Yash in the film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups'.

The actress spoke about the negative reactions that followed the film's initial release and admitted that the response during the opening weekend had left her disappointed. She also revealed how her husband, Sidharth Malhotra, reacted to the much-discussed intimate sequence.

The episode also featured some personal updates from the couple, who had announced in early October 2026 that they were expecting their second child.

Kiara Advani Was Disappointed by the Initial Response to Toxic

During her conversation with Karan Johar, Kiara discussed the audience reaction to 'Toxic' and explained how difficult the opening weekend had been for her.

Although the film received a strong opening at the box office, the initial audience response did not match the expectations of the cast and crew.

Kiara admitted that she felt particularly disappointed because the entire team had worked hard on the project and expected a different reaction from viewers.

She said, "It was very sad on the first day, especially for this film, because no one on our team expected this kind of response. Despite the film's strong opening, when things didn't go as expected, I felt very bad during the first weekend. I was very disappointed."

However, the actress added that the response gradually improved and she eventually received appreciation for stepping outside her comfort zone and portraying a challenging character.

What Did Sidharth Malhotra Say About Her Intimate Scene With Yash?

One of the most discussed moments from the conversation was Kiara's response to questions about her intimate scene with Yash in 'Toxic'.

Following the release of the film's song 'Tabahi', the sequence attracted considerable attention on social media. Kiara faced criticism from some users, with several questioning her decision to perform an intimate scene despite being married and having a child.

Sidharth Malhotra's reaction also became a topic of online discussion, with people speculating about whether he was comfortable with the scene.

Putting an end to these speculations, Kiara clarified that her husband was not bothered by it.

She said, "It didn't bother him. He never talked about it. We never had any discussions about it. It didn't affect him in any way, and he wasn't bothered by it."

Her statement made it clear that the scene did not create any issue between the couple.

Kiara and Sidharth Share Personal Updates on Koffee with Karan

Apart from discussing the film and the controversy, Kiara and Sidharth also shared updates about their personal lives during the show.

The couple had announced in early October 2026 that they were expecting their second child, bringing another happy moment into their family journey.

Their appearance on 'Koffee with Karan' offered fans a glimpse into their relationship while also addressing the discussions surrounding Kiara's professional choices.

With her latest remarks, Kiara has clarified Sidharth's stand on the intimate scene and spoken openly about the criticism she faced after the film's release.