Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups made a powerful start at the Indian box office on Wednesday, August 26, crossing the entire opening-day India net collection of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar before noon, according to early trade estimates.

Sacnilk data cited by multiple reports showed Toxic at an estimated ₹31.76 crore India net by around 12:40 pm, from 9,003 tracked shows. Its India gross at that stage was estimated at ₹37.48 crore.

The figure was particularly significant because Dhurandhar had collected ₹28.60 crore net in India on its full opening day, according to figures reported after its December 2025 release.

Importantly, ₹31.76 crore was only an early-day estimate for Toxic, not its final Day 1 total. Later estimates continued to rise as afternoon shows were completed, with a Times of India report saying the film had crossed ₹50 crore by around 3 pm. Final opening-day numbers will become clearer after all shows and overseas collections are accounted for.

Kannada and Telugu Versions Record Strong Occupancy

The strongest early occupancy came from the film’s original Kannada market.

According to the morning-show figures cited by India Today, the Kannada 2D version registered 77.69% occupancy, while the Telugu version recorded 57.08%. Tamil stood at 45.25%, Malayalam at 40.13% and Hindi at 37.85%.

The numbers underline the strong demand for Yash’s first theatrical release since KGF: Chapter 2 in 2022.

Interestingly, while Kannada led in occupancy, Hindi emerged as an important contributor to the film’s nationwide business. The Economic Times reported that the Hindi version had also shown particularly strong momentum during advance bookings.

Toxic vs Dhurandhar: What the Numbers Actually Mean

The comparison with Dhurandhar requires an important distinction.

Dhurandhar finished its opening day with an India net collection of ₹28.60 crore. Toxic, meanwhile, crossed that figure during its opening day itself, with the ₹31.76 crore estimate recorded around lunchtime.

Therefore, the milestone does not mean that ₹31.76 crore is Toxic’s final Day 1 collection. Rather, it shows that the Yash film had already surpassed Dhurandhar’s complete opening-day India net figure with many shows still remaining.

That distinction is important because live box-office trackers continuously revise estimates as additional shows and ticket-sales data become available.

Huge Advance Bookings Set Up the Opening

The strong start did not come without warning.

Advance bookings for Toxic opened on August 21 and gathered considerable momentum in the days leading to release. India Today reported on August 24 that domestic advance bookings had already crossed ₹30 crore, with Karnataka leading demand.

By August 25, reports based on Sacnilk data placed the Day 1 advance-booking tally above ₹40 crore when blocked seats were included.

The film was also planned for an exceptionally wide international rollout. Ahead of release, India Today reported that Toxic was expected to open on approximately 12,000 screens worldwide.

Telugu States Add to Toxic’s Opening-Day Momentum

The Telugu market is particularly significant for Toxic, with its morning occupancy of more than 57% indicating substantial interest outside Yash’s core Kannada market.

The film also received permission for enhanced ticket prices in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. India Today reported that Telangana permitted an additional ₹50 for single-screen tickets and ₹100 for multiplexes and special theatres. Andhra Pradesh approved similar increases and also permitted a 6 am special premiere priced at ₹600.

These measures, along with strong demand for dubbed versions, make Andhra Pradesh and Telangana important contributors to the film’s opening-weekend performance.

Yash Returns Four Years After KGF: Chapter 2

Toxic carries additional box-office interest because it marks Yash’s return to cinemas four years after KGF: Chapter 2.

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the gangster drama features Yash alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. It opened theatrically on August 26 across multiple Indian languages.

The film entered theatres amid considerable discussion over its violence and intimate content. It received an A certificate in India. Early audience responses have also been mixed, with Yash’s screen presence and action sequences receiving praise from some viewers while others criticised aspects of the screenplay and narrative.

The mixed initial reaction, however, did not prevent a strong turnout during the opening shows.

Can Toxic Deliver a ₹100-Crore Worldwide Opening?

Before release, trade expectations placed Toxic’s potential worldwide Day 1 collection around the ₹100 crore mark.

Trade exhibitor Akkshay Rathie told The Economic Times that the film had the potential for a major opening, pointing particularly to demand in Karnataka and momentum elsewhere in India. He also noted that the longer-term performance would depend on audience word of mouth.

The final number should therefore be treated separately from the live figures reported throughout Wednesday.

What is already clear from the available data is that Toxic opened strongly across several markets and crossed Dhurandhar’s ₹28.60 crore opening-day India net benchmark well before its own first day had ended.

What Happens Next?

Attention now shifts to Toxic’s final Day 1 India net and worldwide gross figures, followed by its performance on Thursday and through the opening weekend.

The bigger test will be whether the strong advance-booking momentum and Yash’s fan-driven opening translate into sustained theatrical business after the initial rush.

Final figures from producers and established box-office trackers may differ from live estimates, so the opening-day total should be assessed once the complete Wednesday business is available.

FAQs on Toxic Box Office Collection Day 1

How much did Toxic collect on Day 1?

The final Day 1 collection was not available at the time of this update. Sacnilk-based reports estimated ₹31.76 crore India net by around 12:40 pm on August 26, while later reports indicated that collections continued to rise significantly during the afternoon.

Did Toxic beat Dhurandhar’s opening-day collection?

According to early trade estimates, yes. Toxic crossed ₹31.76 crore India net before the afternoon, while Dhurandhar had recorded ₹28.60 crore net during its entire opening day.

What was Toxic’s Telugu occupancy on opening day?

The Telugu version recorded approximately 57.08% morning occupancy, according to early figures cited by India Today.

Who directed Toxic?

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is directed by Geetu Mohandas.

Is Toxic Yash’s first film after KGF Chapter 2?

Yes. Toxic marks Yash’s return to the big screen after KGF: Chapter 2, which was released in 2022.

Is ₹31.76 crore Toxic’s final Day 1 collection?

No. ₹31.76 crore was a live estimate reported at approximately 12:40 pm on release day. The final opening-day figure would include business from the remaining afternoon, evening and night shows.

Conclusion on Toxic Box Office Collection Day 1

Toxic has given Yash a formidable return to theatres, crossing Dhurandhar’s full opening-day India net figure within the first part of its theatrical run. Strong Kannada occupancy, encouraging Telugu demand and significant Hindi business have given the film a broad opening across India. The next key figure will be the consolidated Day 1 total and whether the film can maintain its momentum through the opening weekend.

Follow our entertainment coverage for the confirmed Toxic Day 1 collection and opening-weekend box-office updates.

Disclaimer: Box-office figures reported during the day are live trade estimates and may change as additional show data is incorporated. Final figures may also vary between trackers and producer-reported numbers.

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