‘Toxic’ Box Office Update: Yash Starrer Crosses Rs 328 Crore Globally as Second Week Slows
The theatrical run of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, the latest action-packed venture starring Kannada superstar Yash, continues to hold its ground even as it enters the later stages of its second week. According to the latest trade reports, the Geetu Mohandas directorial saw a 22% dip in collections on its ninth day, yet the film remains a formidable force at the box office.
Domestic Performance and Box Office Trajectory
On its ninth day in theaters, Toxic garnered an India net collection of Rs 4.25 crore, accumulated across 10,863 screenings nationwide. This figure marks a 22% decline from its Day 8 performance of Rs 5.45 crore, signaling a natural cooling-off period following its robust opening week.
Despite the marginal slowdown, the film’s domestic footprint remains impressive. The cumulative India net collection now stands at Rs 239.30 crore, with the India gross earnings climbing to Rs 285.70 crore. As fans track the Toxic box office collections, it is evident that the Hindi and Kannada versions remain the primary drivers of the film’s consistent revenue.
Global Reach and Language Breakdown
The film’s appeal extends well beyond domestic borders. By adding Rs 1 crore from international markets on Day 9, Toxic has pushed its overseas gross to Rs 42.75 crore. When combined with its domestic figures, the movie has officially surpassed a worldwide gross of Rs 328.45 crore.
Language-wise, the Hindi version continues to lead the pack, raking in Rs 2.85 crore on Day 9 with a 13.33% overall occupancy. The Kannada version, while boasting a smaller screen count, maintained the highest occupancy rate among all languages at 20.12%, contributing Rs 1.04 crore to the daily total. The remaining revenue was shared among the Tamil (Rs 15 lakh), Telugu (Rs 20 lakh), and Malayalam (Rs 1 lakh) versions.
Occupancy Trends
Audience engagement patterns for Toxic have shown a preference for late-night screenings, particularly for the Hindi version, which peaked at 18.62% occupancy during night shows. The Kannada version, conversely, saw its strongest turnout during afternoon screenings, recording a healthy 23.38% occupancy rate.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is set against the backdrop of post-independence Goa. The film centers on a complex narrative involving a gangster’s struggle with morality, loyalty, and redemption. As the film continues its theatrical journey, industry analysts remain optimistic about its final tally, noting that it has already secured its place as one of the significant cinematic outings of the year.
Disclaimer: The box office figures provided are based on reports from public and industry sources. All data is approximate and may be subject to revisions as official studio reports are finalized.
