The trailer of Toby was released on August 4, ahead of the film’s Varamahalakshmi festival outing on August 25.
Last Updated: 06.20 PM, Aug 04, 2023
With only three weeks to go for the release of his next, Toby, Raj B Shetty finally gave audiences a more detailed glimpse of what he’s got in store for them. Earlier today, the actor-filmmaker released the trailer of the film, which was a visual representation of all that he’s been saying in the last few days. Toby, according to him, is a character-driven, emotionally-charged mass film that will appeal to audiences and if the trailer is anything to go by, he’s delivered on this promise and how.
Raj’s colleagues from the industry and other netizens wasted no time in voicing their love for the film. “Impressive”, “Benki Shettre”, “Powerful cinema”, “Raw & rustic”, were among the many words describing the trailer.
Here’s a look at some of the reactions on social media:
From innocence to intensity! The duality in Toby’s character is beautifully entwined in what appears to be yet another masterpiece by @RajbShettyOMK . Way to go Shettre🔥 Looking forward to watching the film #BasilALChalakkal 🤗Keep a keen eye on the remarkable work of these wonderful artists @Chaithra_Achar_, @samyuktahornad, musician @m3dhun & DOP #PraveenShriyan! – Rakshit Shetty
Loved it. All the very best #TOBY – Dhananjaya
“ಹರಕೆ ಕುರಿ ಹಿಂದಕ್ಕೆ ಬಂದ್ರೆ, ಅದು ಕುರಿ ಆಗಿರಲ್ಲ..ಮಾರಿ ಆಗಿರುತ್ತೆ... 😈As expected, The quality, cinematography, Writing everything is top notch 🔥The plot seems interesting too. Can't wait to witness this on Bigscreen.” - Nihaal
Music, Making is great. Raj with hair is looking good..His acting & expressions are great...His cinema choice & making of it is great too.. He is the one to look out for, who will get Oscars to KA industry.. none others...Kudos to him & his team...” – Vysakh Kuppalli
“OMG, Raj Shetty will be Biggest unconventional mass hero. harake kuri vaapas barabaradu.. uff... Goosebumps.” – Raju Hosamani
“This time its not Blue & Red, This time its just Red 🔥. #TOBY trailer looks MASSive 🔥. We might forget Shiva Charecter from #GGVV after watching this movie. Aug 25th Theatrical Psych experience antru Pakka.” – Sid Neregal
“•Trailer looks impressive 🔥•Rajbshetty looks 🥵•And it's just a trailer, picture abi bi baki hai 🔥•And that last horse picture 🥵 I think this is where the film will be peaks.” – Pavan
“Maari is the one who gets blood offerings from village to eliminate the evil that's present, when the scapegoat itself gets away from its fate it will be Maari . Toby ಕಣ್ಮುಚ್ಬೇಕಿತ್ತು ಆದ್ರೆ ಅವನು ಕಣ್ಣು ಬಿಟ್ಟಾಗಿದೆ Commercially Toby will be threat to his threat ..” – Manthan Shetty