“Toxic” Box Office: Yash’s Big-Budget Gamble Crosses Rs 130 Crore, But the Numbers Tell a Rougher Story

Yash’s much-hyped “Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups” has crossed the Rs 130 crore mark in its Hindi version — but don’t let that milestone fool you. The film’s second-weekend numbers reveal just how steep its decline has been, and industry insiders are already calling it one of the costliest box office misses in recent Indian cinema.

Directed by Geethu Mohandas, “Toxic” pulled in just Rs 1.75 crore over its entire second weekend in Hindi — a stark contrast to its extended opening week haul of Rs 128.60 crore. That brings the film’s 12-day nett total to Rs 130.35 crore, with trackers now projecting a final close somewhere between Rs 132 and Rs 135 crore.

Toxic: Day-Wise Collection Breakdown

Why the Drop Is So Significant

A film pulling in barely Rs 1.75 crore across an entire weekend after opening strong signals a near-total collapse in audience turnout — and for a film of “Toxic’s” scale, that’s a serious red flag. Trade voices point out that the real damage isn’t just the theatrical numbers; the film’s massive production budget and weak non-theatrical recoveries mean the losses could rank among the highest in Indian cinema history.

The Cast and the Competition

“Toxic” features a stacked ensemble — Yash alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth — but even that star power couldn’t sustain momentum into week two. Adding to the pressure, “Mirzapur: The Movie” opened in the same window and has been steadily pulling audiences away, accelerating “Toxic’s” decline at a critical stage of its run.

What’s Next

With collections slowing to a trickle, “Toxic” is expected to wrap its theatrical run within the next week or two, closing well short of recovering its reported budget. For continuous day-by-day tracking of the film’s performance, TechnoSports has been following its worldwide box office trajectory in detail, alongside other major September releases. For background on the film’s cast and production, Wikipedia’s Toxic (2026 film) page has the full details.

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