Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Toxic Advance Bookings Build Hype Ahead Of Worldwide Release
Toxic is a new movie starring Yash, who is returning to cinemas after K.G.F: Chapter 2.
It is scheduled to release worldwide on August 26, 2026.
Many people have reportedly bought tickets before release.
Some cinemas have added very early and very late shows because of strong interest.
A few premium tickets cost more than ₹2,000.
The movie is a dark gangster story about families, rivalries and loyalties.
Some viewers questioned how women were shown in the trailers.
Yash said the complete film gives women a voice and should be watched before judging it.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026, after multiple delays.
The Yash-led film recorded strong reported advance sales, with figures ranging from ₹35.31 crore to ₹45.13 crore including blocked seats, depending on the update and timing.
Mumbai cinemas have added screenings from 6 AM to 11:45 PM, while premium tickets reportedly cost up to ₹2,600 in Mumbai and ₹2,181 in Bengaluru.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the reported ₹500-crore gangster drama stars Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.
Yash defended the film’s portrayal of women, while Toxic received an A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification without reported cuts.
- Who
- Yash stars in Toxic alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth; Geetu Mohandas directed the film.
- What
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is a highly anticipated gangster action drama generating strong reported advance bookings before release.
- When
- The film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026; advance bookings reportedly opened on August 21, and the latest booking updates were published on August 25.
- Where
- The film is set against the backdrop of Goa, while the reported booking activity concerns cinemas across India, including Mumbai and Bengaluru.
- Why
- Exhibitors reportedly added screenings after strong occupancy, while the film’s delayed release, Yash’s return and promotional controversy have increased attention.
Filmmakers’ defense
Critics’ concerns
Portrayal of women
Filmmakers’ defense
Yash said the film contains a voice for women and urged audiences to watch the complete story before reaching conclusions based on the trailers.
Critics’ concerns
Critics have questioned the portrayal of women shown in the promotional material.
Advance-booking momentum
Filmmakers’ defense
Reports cite strong occupancy, expanded show timings and advance gross figures as evidence of substantial interest in the film.
Critics’ concerns
The reported figures differ between updates, including ₹35.31 crore without blocked seats, ₹45.13 crore with blocked seats and ₹43.64 crore including block seats, making direct comparison difficult.
- Worldwide release
- August 26, 2026
- Advance bookings opened
- Reportedly August 21
- Reported advance gross
- ₹35.31 crore across India, rising to ₹45.13 crore including blocked seats in one August 25 update
- Reported alternate figure
- ₹43.64 crore including block seats as of 1 PM in another August 25 update
- Ticket prices
- Up to approximately ₹2,600 in Mumbai and ₹2,181 in Bengaluru
- Certification
- A certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, reportedly without cuts
- Reported budget
- ₹500 crore
