Toxic, starring Yash in his first release since KGF: Chapter 2, hit theatres on August 26, 2026 riding a wave of record-breaking advance bookings across six languages. Backed by an estimated ₹850–1,000 Crore budget — among the most expensive Indian films ever made — the film opened to a massive nationwide response, led decisively by its Hindi market.
Toxic Box Office Collection
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| 1Day 1 | ₹101.10 Cr |
| Total Collection | ₹101.10 Cr |
Toxic opened to ₹101.10 Crore net (₹120.75 Crore gross) in India on Day 1, running across 24,514 shows at 54.4% overall occupancy. Adding an overseas gross of ₹20 Crore, the film’s Day 1 worldwide total stands at ₹140.75 Crore.
Day 1 Language-Wise Breakdown
Hindi delivered the single biggest chunk of Toxic’s opening day, more than double its home Kannada market — an unusual split for a Kannada-original film, driven by aggressive multiplex pushes in the Hindi belt and Yash’s pan-India star power post-KGF. Kannada, however, posted the strongest occupancy of any language at 89%, reflecting home-turf loyalty even with fewer shows.
Advance Booking: A Record-Setting Run
Toxic’s pre-release buzz translated directly into ticket sales — advance bookings alone crossed ₹57.74 Crore gross (₹72.95 Crore including block seats) from over 18.26 lakh tickets sold before Day 1 even began, with Hindi 2D leading at ₹27.76 Crore and Kannada 2D close behind at ₹17.08 Crore.