Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Toxic Slumps 64% After ₹101 Crore Opening Day
Toxic is a new movie starring Yash.
It made more than ₹100 crore in India on its first day.
On the second day, it made much less money.
Most reports said it earned about ₹36.40 crore, while another update said ₹37.65 crore.
One report gave a lower estimate of about ₹22 crore.
This means the movie’s earnings fell sharply after its big opening.
Some critics and viewers did not like the movie, while one report said a working Thursday also affected collections.
The weekend was expected to show whether the film could recover.
Toxic earned ₹101.10 crore net in India on its opening day, according to Sacnilk-based reports.
Most reports estimated ₹36.40 crore net on day two, while one live update cited ₹37.65 crore.
Another report estimated approximately ₹22 crore on day two, implying a decline of more than 75%.
After two days, reports placed Toxic’s India net total between ₹137.50 crore and ₹138.75 crore, with worldwide gross estimates around ₹190.10 crore to ₹190.75 crore.
Mixed-to-negative reactions were cited alongside the decline, although one report said the drop was partly expected because Thursday was a working day.
- Who
- Toxic stars Yash, with Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth; Geetu Mohandas directed it.
- What
- The film recorded a sharp second-day box-office decline after opening above ₹100 crore net in India.
- When
- The reports cover the first two days after the film’s reported August 26, 2026 release; its second day was Thursday.
- Where
- Collections were reported from Indian cinemas across multiple language versions and from overseas markets.
- Why
- Reports cited mixed-to-negative reviews and criticism, while one update also attributed part of the decline to Thursday being a working day.
Higher or Moderate Estimates
Lower or More Critical Interpretation
Second-day collection
Higher or Moderate Estimates
Sacnilk-based reports estimated ₹36.40 crore net, while one live update cited ₹37.65 crore.
Lower or More Critical Interpretation
Another report estimated approximately ₹22 crore net, describing a drop of more than 75%.
Reason for the decline
Higher or Moderate Estimates
One update said the fall was partly expected because the second day was a working Thursday before a festive weekend.
Lower or More Critical Interpretation
Other reports emphasized mixed-to-negative reviews and criticism of the film’s violence, sensuality, screenplay and emotional depth.
Film’s reception
Higher or Moderate Estimates
Despite the second-day decline, Toxic reportedly maintained a strong overseas run and approached ₹200 crore worldwide in two days.
Lower or More Critical Interpretation
Critics and audiences reportedly gave mixed reactions, and some reviews criticized the screenplay, direction, length and lack of emotional connection.
- Film
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
- Opening day
- ₹101.10 crore net in India; reported worldwide gross estimates ranged from ₹140.75 crore to ₹150 crore.
- Day-two estimates
- ₹36.40 crore net in most reports, ₹37.65 crore in one live update, and approximately ₹22 crore in another report.
- Two-day India total
- Reports gave India net totals of ₹137.50 crore or ₹138.75 crore, and India gross totals of approximately ₹164.50 crore or ₹165.85 crore.
- Two-day worldwide total
- Worldwide gross estimates were approximately ₹190.10 crore to ₹190.75 crore.
- Day-two occupancy
- Overall occupancy was reported at 26.6% across either 19,413 or 22,629 shows, depending on the report.
- Reported budget
- Approximately ₹500 crore, although the makers had not officially announced the budget.
- Day-two language estimates
- Hindi contributed about ₹23 crore to ₹24.25 crore, Kannada ₹8.50 crore, and Telugu about ₹3 crore.
Sources
Yash-starrer ‘Toxic’ sees steep 64% drop on Day 2 after a century opening - Telegraph India
Toxic Box Office Collection Day 2: Yash Starrer Crashes After Bumper Start, Drops Over 75 Per Cent To Earn Rs 22 Crore
Toxic Box Office Collection Day 2: Yash-Starrer Sees 64% Drop, Collects Rs 36.40 Crore
Toxic Box Office Collection Day 2 Live Updates: Yash film earns Rs 190 cr worldwide, sees 60% drops
Toxic Box Office Collection Day 2: Yash & Kiara Advani's Film Witnesses Massive 64% Drop Amid Criticism, Collects ₹36.40 Crore
