Toxic: Yash film earns $1.2M in U.S. presales, gets UK 18-rating

The highly anticipated action film "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for GrownUps," starring actor Yash, is generating significant momentum ahead of its worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026. The Geetu Mohandas-directed movie has already secured strong advance bookings in the United States and received adult-only certifications in both India and the United Kingdom, setting the stage for a major opening.

According to box office reports, the film has sold over 5,550 tickets across 204 locations and 589 shows in the U.S., with presales crossing the Rs 1 crore mark. This early international performance has fueled expectations for its domestic debut. Advance bookings in India are scheduled to open on August 21, and trade analysts are projecting a massive opening day, with some estimates suggesting a potential collection of around Rs 100 crore if the current trend holds.

"Toxic" marks Yash's return to the screen nearly four years after the blockbuster "KGF Chapter 2." He also serves as a writer and producer on the project. The film is a period gangster drama set in Goa between the 1940s and 1970s, exploring the rise of a criminal empire against a backdrop of decaying colonialism. It...