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Yash's Toxic crosses Rs 27 crore in advance bookings, 4 lakh tickets sold
Yash's upcoming action drama Toxic has crossed ₹32 crore in advance ticket sales ahead of its August 26 release, according to Sacnilk data, though it trails the pre-sales of his earlier blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2.
Yash's upcoming action drama Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has amassed significant advance ticket sales ahead of its August 26 release, but the film's pre-sales remain behind his previous blockbuster, KGF: Chapter 2, according to industry tracking data.
As of two days before release, Toxic has collected ₹32.52 crore including blocked seats, with more than 6 lakh tickets sold across India, as per Sacnilk, an industry tracker. Without blocked seats, the advance gross stands at ₹23.91 crore. The film's advance crossed the ₹30 crore mark after earlier reports of ₹27 crore and ₹18 crore within the first 48 hours of bookings opening.
The pre-sales are dominated by the Kannada version, reflecting Yash's strong home-market base. Karnataka leads with ₹15.51 crore in advance bookings across languages, followed by Maharashtra (₹2.99 crore), Delhi (₹2.09 crore), Uttar Pradesh (₹1.62 crore), and West Bengal (₹1.60 crore).
Bengaluru is the top city contributor with ₹9.64 crore, followed by Mysuru (₹1.02 crore) and Kalaburagi (₹59.78 lakh). In the Hindi market, Delhi-NCR leads with ₹1.75 crore, followed by Mumbai (₹1.23 crore) and Pune (₹65.04 lakh). Hindi 4DX screenings have also recorded bookings across key regions, including NCR, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.
The Telugu version has seen comparatively limited traction, though specific figures were not consistently reported. The Tamil and Malayalam versions also registered advance sales, with Chennai leading the Tamil market.
Despite the strong numbers, Toxic trails the pre-release performance of KGF: Chapter 2, which reportedly generated around ₹60 crore in advance sales before its release in 2022. A report from India Today also noted that KGF: Chapter 2 crossed ₹80 crore in total advance bookings, with the Hindi market contributing roughly ₹22-27 crore.
To reach ₹100 crore in pre-sales, Toxic would need to add nearly ₹67.5 crore in the final two days, a pace that appears unlikely according to trade observers. However, a late surge, particularly in Karnataka, remains a possibility.
The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, features Yash in a dual role, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Akshay Oberoi, and Sudev Nair. Toxic is set against the backdrop of post-independence Goa and has received an 'A' certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification, with a runtime of 194.12 minutes (approximately 3 hours 14 minutes).
The film was originally scheduled for release on March 19 and later June 4, but was postponed due to release-date clashes and logistical issues for its international rollout. Toxic was shot simultaneously in Kannada and English, with dubbed or subtitled versions in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam. The English version has a separate international distribution arrangement with Lionsgate.
Produced by Venkat K Narayana under KVN Productions and Yash through Monster Mind Creations, Toxic reportedly carries a budget of around ₹500-600 crore. The film features music by Vishal Mishra, Ravi Basrur, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami, with Basrur composing the background score. International stunt coordinator JJ Perry, known for John Wick and Fast & Furious, collaborated with Indian action choreographers Anbariv.
The film's advance booking data is tracked by Sacnilk, with figures varying slightly across reports. While the overall trend shows strong demand, the exact split between languages and formats differs between sources.
Toxic releases in cinemas on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
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India Today
Framing: Emphasizes crossing Rs 27 crore and 4 lakh tickets sold, highlighting pre-release momentum. — analytical - 'puts the opening day firmly under the trade spotlight'.
Facts Included:
Toxic has crossed Rs 27 crore in domestic advance bookings including blocked seats.
More than 4 lakh tickets sold across India in five languages.
Excluding blocked seats, advance gross over Rs 18 crore.
Kannada 2D accounts for overwhelming share, followed by Hindi 2D and Hindi IMAX 2D.
Framing: Focuses on practical details for viewers (release date, runtime, cast) rather than box office performance. — informative - 'Here is everything you need to know'.
Facts Included:
Runtime of 194.12 minutes (approx 3h 14m).
A certificate from CBFC, Bengaluru regional office on August 13, 2026.
Minor modifications: muting/replacement of two Kannada phrases and subtitle changes; no major cuts.
Release date August 26, 2026.
Previously scheduled for March 19 and June 4, delayed due to clashes and logistics for international release.
Shot simultaneously in Kannada and English; dubbed/subtitled in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam.
Premium formats including IMAX; advance bookings opened around August 21.
Cast: Yash dual role as Raya and Rumi/'Ticket', Kiara Advani as Nadia, Nayanthara as Ganga, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Tara Sutaria as Rebecca, Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa.
Framing: Highlights the magnitude of advance booking at ₹32 crore, emphasizing financial success rather than comparative performance. — celebratory - uses 'staggering' and 'whopping' to describe figures.
Facts Included:
Kannada version of Toxic leads in advance bookings with Bengaluru contributing ₹10.99 crore from 2D screenings.
Hindi version has ₹11 crore from 2D screenings and ₹50 lakh from IMAX 2D and 4DX formats.
Tamil version contributed ₹44 lakh, Telugu ₹13 lakh, Malayalam ₹19 lakh to Day 1 gross.
Kannada version grossed ₹71 lakh from IMAX 2D and ₹21 lakh from 4DX.
Karnataka contributed ₹12.29 crore from all versions.
Maharashtra ₹1.9 crore, Gujarat ₹1.62 crore.
Other states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal made notable contributions.
Framing: Focuses on ₹18 crore in 48 hours and surpassing Jawan, Dhurandhar 2, and Animal, emphasizing early speed. — excited - uses 'surged' and 'impressive pace'.
Facts Included:
Advance bookings crossed ₹18 crore within 48 hours.
First 24 hours sold nearly 2.5 lakh tickets.
Comparison: Jawan sold 1.5 lakh, Dhurandhar 2 1.3 lakh, Animal 55,000 in first 24 hours.
Hindi version sold 60,000 tickets in first 24 hours.
Hindi version crossed ₹7.35 crore direct advance gross, 2.13 lakh tickets, 10,138 shows.
Karnataka contributed over ₹9.5 crore direct sales.
All-India total ₹18.26 crore from 4.56 lakh tickets across 12,575 shows (Sacnilk).
With blocked seats, Day 1 advance gross 'surged past' ₹27 crore.
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ClaimThe Kannada version of Toxic led advance bookings with Bengaluru contributing ₹10.99 crore from 2D screenings.
ClaimToxic underwent minor modifications during certification, including muting or replacement of two Kannada phrases and corresponding subtitle changes, with no major cuts.
ClaimToxic was previously scheduled for release on March 19 and June 4, before being postponed due to release-date clashes and logistics for international release.
ClaimToxic's music includes songs by Vishal Mishra, Ravi Basrur, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami, with Ravi Basrur composing the background score.
ClaimToxic's action department includes international stunt coordinator JJ Perry, whose credits include John Wick and Fast & Furious, alongside Indian action choreographers Anbariv.
ClaimToxic's principal photography began in August 2024 and continued until October 2025, with filming across Bengaluru, Mumbai, Goa, Thoothukudi and Jaipur.