Kannada superstar Yash’s much-awaited film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has opened in theatres with strong audience interest. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the action-gangster drama marks Yash’s return to the big screen after the KGF franchise.
Early box-office estimates indicate that the film is witnessing strong occupancy across several regions. As of the latest available figures, Toxic had crossed the ₹50 crore mark in India during its opening day, with collections continuing to rise.
Strong Opening Across India
The film has benefited from its massive pre-release buzz and strong advance bookings. The Hindi version has also recorded significant demand, while Karnataka remains one of the film’s strongest markets.
The latest estimates remain provisional, and the final first-day collection is expected after the end of the day.
Yash Returns After KGF
Toxic is Yash’s first major theatrical release following the blockbuster KGF: Chapter 2. The film has generated considerable excitement among fans, particularly because of its intense gangster-themed storyline and Yash’s new look and character.
The movie also features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth in important roles.
Mixed Reviews, Strong Audience Response
While early reactions to Toxic have been mixed, viewers have praised the film’s visual presentation, production design, action sequences and Yash’s screen presence. Some audiences, however, have raised concerns about the screenplay and pacing.
Despite the mixed reactions, strong advance bookings and fan interest have helped the film maintain a solid opening-day momentum.
Big Opening-Day Expectations
Before release, advance-booking trends had led trade observers to expect Toxic to emerge as one of the biggest openers of 2026. The film had already generated substantial advance sales across multiple languages and formats.
With collections still being updated, the final Day 1 figure will determine how strongly Toxic ranks among the year’s biggest openings.
