A Rs. 50 crore opening day promised fireworks. Eight days later, Toxic is limping — and the numbers tell a story far more sobering than anyone at KVN Productions expected.
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Toxic : The Slide, Day by Day
Yash’s comeback vehicle after a four-year gap dropped a steep 30% on Wednesday, netting just Rs. 2.75 crore and pushing its 8-day total to Rs. 125.75 crore nett in Hindi.
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Rs. 50.00 cr |
| Day 2 | Rs. 21.00 cr |
| Day 3 | Rs. 17.00 cr |
| Day 4 | Rs. 13.50 cr |
| Day 5 | Rs. 13.00 cr |
| Day 6 | Rs. 4.00 cr |
| Day 7 | Rs. 4.50 cr |
| Day 8 | Rs. 2.75 cr (est.) |
| Total | Rs. 125.75 cr nett |
What Went Wrong?
The drop from a Rs. 50 crore opener to sub-Rs. 3 crore single digits within a week is brutal by any standard. Directed by Geethu Mohandas, the action gangster drama simply couldn’t hold audience interest beyond its opening rush — and word-of-mouth never kicked in to rescue it. As TechnoSports noted while tracking the film’s earlier slowdown, a big opening clearly isn’t guaranteeing a happy ending here.
The Real Damage Is Financial
Beyond the theatrical numbers, this one stings where it hurts most: the budget. With high production costs and weak non-theatrical recoveries, trade estimates suggest Toxic’s losses could rank among the steepest in Indian cinema history.
What’s Next for Yash?
With Mirzapur now occupying screens and eating into remaining shows, Toxic’s run looks all but over — expected to wind up around Rs. 140 crore nett. All eyes now shift to Yash’s next big swing: Ramayana, slated for a grand Diwali 2026 release.
FAQs
Q1. How much has Toxic collected at the box office in 8 days?
The Hindi version has netted Rs. 125.75 crore in India as of Day 8, with a steep drop expected going forward.
Q2. Is Toxic a hit or a flop?
Trade trackers are calling it a box office failure, with losses expected to be among the highest in Indian cinema due to its high budget.
