Yash-starrer 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' has achieved a significant milestone, crossing the ₹300 crore mark globally within its first week of release. This makes it one of the top theatrical performers of 2026. Despite its worldwide success, the film experienced a steep decline in its India box office collections on Day 6, signaling a potential shift in its domestic momentum after a robust opening weekend.
Day 6 Box Office Performance in India
According to trade tracker Sacnilk, 'Toxic' collected ₹7.45 crore net across India on its sixth day. This figure represents a sharp 67.6% drop from its Day 5 net collection of ₹23 crore. The film screened across 13,400 shows with an average occupancy of 17.1%, indicating a significant cooling in daily momentum following its strong initial run.
With the Day 6 numbers factored in, the film's total India net collection now stands at ₹221.55 crore, with an India gross of ₹264.80 crore. Globally, 'Toxic' added ₹2 crore on Day 6, pushing its worldwide gross collection to an impressive ₹304.05 crore.
Language-Wise Breakdown
On Day 6, the Hindi version of 'Toxic' led the collections, bringing in ₹4.40 crore net (₹5.25 crore gross) from 9,578 shows. The Kannada version followed with ₹2 crore net (₹2.40 crore gross). Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam versions contributed smaller shares, reflecting the film's pan-India release strategy.
Understanding the Decline
The steep fall in 'Toxic's' Day 6 collections is primarily attributed to a structural weekday effect rather than a rejection by the audience. It is common for films to experience a 60–70% dip on the first working day after a strong opening weekend, as office-goers and students return to their routines, reducing footfall for matinee and early-evening shows.
Moreover, highly anticipated, star-driven films like 'Toxic' often see a significant portion of their demand concentrated in the initial three days. Once the core fanbase has watched the film, subsequent weekday numbers rely heavily on positive word-of-mouth. Reports suggest that initial audience reactions to 'Toxic' regarding its editing and writing were mixed, potentially impacting sustained viewership.
About 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups'
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' is an action drama set in post-independence Goa. The film stars Yash as Raya, a gangster grappling with themes of loyalty, morality, and a quest for personal redemption within a violent underworld. The ensemble cast also features Nayanthara as Ganga, Kiara Advani as Nadia, Huma Qureshi as Elizabeth, Tara Sutaria as Rebecca, and Rukmini Vasanth as Mellisa.