Actor Yash's highly anticipated film, 'Toxic', is on the brink of a significant box office achievement, nearing the ₹200 crore mark in India. This comes despite a recorded 29.3% drop in its daily business on the third day of its theatrical run.
Box Office Performance Breakdown
The action-drama opened strong, raking in an impressive ₹101.10 crore on its first day. Collections then saw a reduction to ₹37.65 crore on its second day, followed by ₹26.60 crore on the third day. According to film trade portal Sacnilk, this brings the movie's total net collection in India to ₹165.35 crore.
The film's earnings are diversified across multiple languages. Its Hindi shows contributed the most, with ₹98.30 crore. Kannada shows accounted for ₹36.80 crore, Telugu for ₹20.50 crore, Tamil for ₹7.75 crore, and Malayalam shows added ₹1.90 crore.
Overall, 'Toxic' registered an occupancy rate of 26.75% across its shows, with night screenings proving most popular, hitting an occupancy of 39.62%.
Worldwide Collections and Audience Reception
Globally, 'Toxic' has amassed a total of ₹221.45 crore. This figure includes an India gross box office of ₹197.70 crore and an overseas collection of ₹23.75 crore.
Despite its commercial success, the film has received mixed reviews from audiences. While actor Yash's performance has generally been praised, many viewers on platforms like Reddit have criticized the movie for its perceived lack of a coherent storyline, abrupt editing, and a confusing plot. Some reviews described it as 'pointless' and 'boring', highlighting issues with character development and an illogical climax, suggesting that only Yash's acting, action sequences, and visual effects stood out.