Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Toxic Advance Bookings Surpass Rs 30 Crore Before Release
Toxic is a new film starring Yash.
It is scheduled to release in cinemas on August 26.
Many people have already bought tickets before the movie opens.
Different updates say it has earned between about Rs 24 crore and Rs 26 crore from regular advance sales in India.
When reserved or blocked seats are counted, the total rises to between about Rs 33 crore and Rs 35 crore.
The Hindi and Kannada versions have sold the most tickets.
The movie will also be shown in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam.
Trade estimates say it could earn Rs 100 crore to Rs 120 crore worldwide on its first day, but reviews may affect its final result.
Different tracking updates put Toxic’s direct India advance gross between Rs 23.91 crore and Rs 26.40 crore.
Including blocked seats, reported advance collections range from Rs 32.52 crore to Rs 34.93 crore.
Reported ticket sales vary from more than 4.75 lakh to over 7 lakh, depending on the update.
Hindi and Kannada are the strongest-performing versions, with Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu contributing smaller amounts.
Trade estimates project a worldwide opening of Rs 100 crore to Rs 120 crore, though performance will depend on reviews and word of mouth.
- Who
- Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash and directed by Geetu Mohandas, also reported as Geethu Mohandas.
- What
- The film has recorded more than Rs 30 crore in advance gross collections in some tracking updates when blocked seats are included.
- When
- Before its scheduled August 26 theatrical release; one report describes the figures as being recorded two days before release.
- Where
- Across India, including Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam-language screenings.
- Why
- Strong advance demand, especially for the Hindi and Kannada versions, has driven the film’s early collections.
Earlier Tracking Updates
Later Tracking Update
Advance collection totals
Earlier Tracking Updates
Earlier reports cited direct advance grosses of Rs 23.91 crore and Rs 24.27 crore, with totals including blocked seats of Rs 32.52 crore and Rs 32.85 crore.
Later Tracking Update
Another update reported Rs 26.40 crore without blocked seats and Rs 34.93 crore including blocked seats.
Ticket sales
Earlier Tracking Updates
Earlier updates reported sales ranging from more than 4.75 lakh to 6.46 lakh tickets.
Later Tracking Update
The latest provided update said more than 7 lakh tickets had been sold for the first day.
Comparison with KGF: Chapter 2
Earlier Tracking Updates
Trade reports describe Toxic’s advance bookings as strong and project a possible Rs 100 crore to Rs 120 crore worldwide opening.
Later Tracking Update
The Telegraph India report notes that Toxic’s reported pre-sales remain below Yash’s KGF: Chapter 2, which earned more than Rs 80 crore from pre-sales.
- Film
- Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups
- Lead actor
- Yash
- Director
- Geetu Mohandas, also reported as Geethu Mohandas
- Reported direct advance gross
- Rs 23.91 crore to Rs 26.40 crore in India
- Reported gross including blocked seats
- Rs 32.52 crore to Rs 34.93 crore
- Reported tickets sold
- More than 4.75 lakh to over 7 lakh
- Projected worldwide opening
- Rs 100 crore to Rs 120 crore
Sources
Toxic Advance Booking Report: Yash Film Records Rs 24.27 Crore Gross Before Release
Toxic advance booking: Yash’s film crosses Rs 30 cr in India two days before release
Yash-starrer ‘Toxic’ earns over Rs 30 crore from advance bookings, trails ‘KGF Chapter 2’ - Telegraph India