Toxic opens to Rs 100 crore box office despite mixed reviews

Yash's highly anticipated gangster drama "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for GrownUps" opened worldwide on August 26, 2026, delivering a massive box office debut despite mixed to negative critical and audience reviews. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, reportedly crossed the Rs 100 crore milestone globally on its first day, marking a significant return for the Kannada superstar after nearly four years since "KGF Chapter 2."

The film's opening day performance was a study in contrasts. While early audience reactions on social media were sharply divided, with many criticizing the screenplay, pacing, and editing, the box office numbers told a story of immense pre-release anticipation translating into strong footfalls. According to live trade tracker Sacnilk, the film collected approximately Rs 91.91 crore net in India on its first day, with its India gross standing at Rs 108.45 crore. The final worldwide figure was reported to have crossed Rs 100 crore. This strong opening, however, did not surpass the record set by "Dhurandhar The Revenge," which reportedly opened with Rs 102.55 crore net in India, nor did it match Yash's own "KGF Chapter 2" benchmark of around Rs 116 crore net.