Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Toxic Box Office Slumps Monday, Crosses ₹300 Crore Worldwide
Toxic is a movie starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas.
It had a very strong opening in India.
However, fewer people watched it on each following day.
On its first Monday, it earned about ₹7.45 crore in India.
This brought its India net total to ₹221.55 crore.
The movie also earned about ₹2 crore from other countries that day.
Altogether, it has made ₹304.05 crore worldwide.
Some critics and viewers disliked the film, while several Kannada film actors praised Yash and supported the movie.
Toxic earned ₹7.45 crore in India on its first Monday, a 67.6% drop from Day 5.
The film’s India net total reached ₹221.55 crore, while its India gross stood at ₹264.80 crore.
Toxic added approximately ₹2 crore overseas on Day 6, taking its international gross to ₹39.25 crore.
Its worldwide gross reached ₹304.05 crore, despite overall occupancy of about 16% in India.
Mixed-to-negative reviews and a reported ₹500–1,000 crore budget have raised concerns about the film’s commercial performance.
- Who
- Toxic, starring Yash alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth, and directed by Geetu Mohandas.
- What
- The film recorded its lowest reported single-day collection on its first Monday while crossing ₹300 crore worldwide.
- When
- On Day 6, described as the first Monday; reports identify the release date as either August 24 or August 26, 2026.
- Where
- India and overseas markets.
- Why
- Collections declined amid mixed-to-negative reviews, audience criticism and concerns about the film’s reported budget and expectations.
Criticism and Commercial Concerns
Praise and Industry Support
Film’s quality
Criticism and Commercial Concerns
The Free Press Journal gave Toxic two stars and criticized its screenplay, direction, emotional connection and length. Reports also describe negative or mixed audience reactions.
Praise and Industry Support
News18 Showsha gave the film three stars, calling it excessive, visually striking and uneven while praising its emotional and artistic pulse.
Yash’s performance
Criticism and Commercial Concerns
The steep daily decline and audience disappointment have prompted debate about whether the film met expectations surrounding Yash’s star status.
Praise and Industry Support
Sumalatha praised Yash’s performance and acting evolution, while Rishab Shetty, Kichcha Sudeep and Upendra also supported him and the film.
Financial outlook
Criticism and Commercial Concerns
The ₹7.45 crore Monday collection and reported ₹500–1,000 crore budget have raised concerns about recovery and profitability.
Praise and Industry Support
Toxic has crossed ₹300 crore worldwide, following what reports described as a spectacular opening.
- Day-six India collection
- ₹7.45 crore gross, or approximately ₹7 crore in one report
- Day-six decline
- 67.6% from the reported Day 5 collection of ₹23 crore
- India net total
- ₹221.55 crore
- India gross total
- ₹264.80 crore
- Day-six overseas collection
- Approximately ₹2 crore
- International gross total
- ₹39.25 crore
- Worldwide gross total
- ₹304.05 crore
- Reported budget
- Approximately ₹500 crore in one report and ₹500–1,000 crore in others
Sources
Toxic Box Office Collection Day 6: Yash & Kiara Advani's Film Sees 67.6% Drop On First Monday Amid Criticism, Collects ₹7.45 Crore
Toxic Box Office Collection Day 6 Prediction: Will Yash Starrer Pass The Monday Test?
Toxic Box Office Day 6: Yash’s Film Sees Huge Monday Drop, India Collection Crosses Rs 221 Crore
