Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Toxic Shorter English Version Set for Select Theatres September 4
Toxic is getting a shorter version for cinemas.
This version will be in English and will play in only some theatres in India.
It is scheduled to arrive on September 4, 2026.
The filmmakers say the movie was originally written and filmed in English as well as other languages.
They removed or shortened many bold scenes and some action parts.
The changes came after people criticized the film’s content.
Toxic earned more than ₹100 crore on its first day, according to one report.
Reports say it earned more than ₹300 crore in seven days, although another report gives different detailed figures.
The English-language version of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups will screen in selected Indian theatres from September 4, 2026.
The English release is a shorter cut adapted from the Indian-language version of the film.
The makers said most bold-content scenes and some action sequences were trimmed after backlash.
Toxic reportedly earned over ₹100 crore on its opening day, while published seven-day figures differ by measurement.
The film stars Yash in dual roles, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.
- Who
- The release was announced by filmmaker Geetu Mohandas; the film stars Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.
- What
- A shorter English-language version of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is being released theatrically.
- When
- The English version is scheduled for September 4, 2026.
- Where
- It will screen in selected theatres across India.
- Why
- The makers shortened the film after backlash over its bold content and also trimmed some action sequences.
Criticism and Audience Response
Makers’ Theatrical Strategy
Film reception
Criticism and Audience Response
One report says Toxic received completely negative reviews and lost audience support after its opening day, particularly during the second and third days.
Makers’ Theatrical Strategy
The makers are extending the theatrical release with a shorter version and a selected-theatre English release.
Content changes
Criticism and Audience Response
The film faced backlash over its bold content, prompting criticism of some scenes.
Makers’ Theatrical Strategy
The makers shortened most of the bold-content scenes and trimmed some action sequences for the new cut.
Reported earnings
Criticism and Audience Response
The reported figures vary: one article describes more than ₹300 crore in seven days, while another specifies ₹223.70 crore net in India and ₹322 crore gross worldwide.
Makers’ Theatrical Strategy
Regardless of the differing measurements, the reports say the film crossed ₹100 crore on opening day and continued to earn strongly during its first week.
- Film
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
- English release
- September 4, 2026, in selected Indian theatres
- Format
- A shorter cut adapted from the Indian-language version
- Original theatrical release
- August 26 in Hindi, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam
- Reported opening-day earnings
- More than ₹100 crore
- Reported seven-day earnings
- One report says ₹223.70 crore net in India and ₹322 crore gross worldwide; another describes the total as more than ₹300 crore
- Production
- KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations
- Director
- Geetu Mohandas
