Yash and Nayanthara’s ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups’ Crosses Rs 220 Crore Worldwide in Three Days

The high-octane cinematic spectacle Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups, headlined by superstars Yash and Nayanthara, continues to make waves at the ticket windows. While the film experienced a 29.3% dip in domestic collections on its third day, it has successfully powered past the Rs 150 crore mark in India net earnings, solidifying its position as a major box office force.

Domestic Performance and Three-Day Trend

According to data from Sacnilk, the Geetu Mohandas-directed film raked in an estimated Rs 26.60 crore net in India on Friday, Day 3 of its release. This follows a robust opening day of Rs 101.10 crore and a second-day collection of Rs 37.65 crore.

The cumulative India net collection now stands at an impressive Rs 165.35 crore, with the total domestic gross reaching Rs 197.70 crore. Despite the midweek-to-weekend transition, industry experts are closely monitoring the film’s trajectory, with expectations of a surge in numbers over the Saturday and Sunday window.

Global Reach

The film’s appeal extends well beyond domestic borders. Toxic has performed steadily in international markets, contributing an additional Rs 23.75 crore to its overseas tally. Combined with its domestic performance, the film’s worldwide box office collection has surged to a staggering Rs 221.45 crore within just 72 hours.

Language-Wise Breakdown

The Hindi version remains the primary driver of the film’s domestic revenue, contributing Rs 19.15 crore on Day 3. The Kannada original version followed with Rs 5 crore, while the Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam versions added approximately Rs 1.50 crore, Rs 75 lakhs, and Rs 20 lakhs respectively.

Occupancy rates have remained healthy, with the Kannada version peaking at a notable 36.12% overall occupancy, while night shows for the title saw impressive engagement, particularly in the Kannada market where attendance crossed the 50% mark.

Critical Reception

While the film has undeniably dominated the box office, it has received a polarized response from critics. The ETimes review awarded the movie three out of five stars, noting that while the film delivers on “style and violence in abundance,” it occasionally falls short on substance.

The review highlighted that despite an uneven screenplay and an ambitious runtime, the film tackles complex themes such as inherited trauma, the intricacies of father-son dynamics, and the cycle of masculine violence. As it enters its first weekend, the spectacle of the film is expected to remain a significant draw for audiences.

Disclaimer: The box office numbers provided are based on industry estimates and public sources. Figures are approximate and subject to change as official studio data is finalized.