Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Toxic Film Eyes Major Opening Amid Strong Advance Booking
Toxic is a new movie starring Yash.
It is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on August 26, 2026.
Many people are already buying tickets before release.
Reported advance sales in India have crossed Rs 60 crore.
The movie may earn more than Rs 100 crore in India on its first day, but this is only an estimate.
The film is more than three hours long and has received an A certificate.
It will also have a wide release in the Telugu states.
Some viewers discussed its intimate scenes, while Yash said the movie does not contain vulgar content.
People should check local cinema listings because showtimes and ticket availability differ by city.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups is scheduled for theatrical release on August 26, 2026.
The Yash-starrer is directed by Geetu Mohandas and features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.
According to Sacnilk, the film has crossed Rs 60 crore in gross Indian pre-sales.
The film is expected to open above Rs 100 crore in India on its first day, though final bookings will determine its performance.
Toxic has received an A certificate, runs for more than three hours and has secured a wide release in the Telugu states.
- Who
- Yash leads the film, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth; Geetu Mohandas directs it.
- What
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups is preparing for its theatrical release amid strong advance bookings.
- When
- The film is scheduled to release on August 26, 2026; the live update was published on August 25, 2026.
- Where
- The film is releasing in Indian theatres, including a wide release in the Telugu states.
- Why
- The film has generated strong interest through its trailers, cast, action-focused setting and advance bookings.
Criticism
Defense
Intimate and steamy scenes
Criticism
Discussion around the trailers and promotional material raised criticism and questions about sex and steamy scenes in the film.
Defense
Yash said there is nothing vulgar in the movie, adding that scenes were shot aesthetically and within an understood line.
- Release date
- August 26, 2026
- Director
- Geetu Mohandas
- Lead actor
- Yash
- Reported Indian pre-sales
- More than Rs 60 crore gross, according to Sacnilk
- Projected Indian opening
- Expected to exceed Rs 100 crore on Day 1
- Certification
- A certificate
- Runtime
- More than three hours
- Telugu-state distribution
- Handled by producer-distributor Dil Raju