Rocking Star Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has made a massive start at the box office, collecting ₹108 crore net in India on its opening day across all languages except English. The Geetu Mohandas directorial has registered a powerful Day 1, setting the stage for a strong theatrical run for the much-awaited Yash starrer.
Adding to the significance of its opening, Toxic has also registered a massive performance in the Hindi market, collecting ₹55.4 crore net in India on Day 1 and surpassing KGF: Chapter 2’s opening day collection of ₹53.95 crore. The milestone marks a significant moment for Rocking Star Yash, underlining not only his growing reach across markets but also the strong audience acceptance Toxic has received from Day 1.
The film has been receiving a strong response from audiences, particularly in mass centres, where viewers have been enjoying its larger-than-life world, high-octane action, striking visuals and, above all, Rocking Star Yash’s commanding screen presence. His portrayal of Raya and Ticket, coupled with his attitude, intensity, charisma, and action-packed performance, has emerged as one of the biggest highlights of the film, with audiences celebrating the star in a fresh and powerful avatar.
Beyond its scale and action, Toxic also stands out for its brave and ambitious attempt to tell a layered story within the gangster genre. The film goes beyond a conventional action-driven narrative, weaving together family, relationships, ambition, power, and complex human emotions. The layers within the story give audiences more to discover with every viewing, making it an experience that lends itself to repeat watches and deeper appreciation.
Toxic’s ensemble has further added to the experience, with Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi bringing their own distinct presence to the film. The ambitious production design, scale, music, action set pieces and Geetu Mohandas’ unique storytelling have also been among the elements garnering appreciation from audiences.
While a dip in collections on Day 2 is expected owing to it being a regular working day, the audience response and momentum, especially across mass centres, continue to remain encouraging. With ₹108 crore net on Day 1 in India, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has announced its arrival in style and kicked off its box-office journey on a high.
Driven by Rocking Star Yash’s immense screen presence, strong audience acceptance, and a film with multiple layers to discover, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups now looks ahead to the crucial days of its theatrical run, with expectations building for a strong weekend ahead.
