Toxic Box Office Collection Day 5 Highlights: Yash-starrer’s Hindi version surpasses Baahubali; Sumalatha praises film

User Prudent-Release9906's note on Reddit read, "I went to watch it yesterday expecting a terrible story from all the reviews, but wanting to reward movie makers who do things on a grand scale so that the next one will not feel hesitant. I came out of the movie thinking that the action and scale actually held down what was a terrific story. Something very different than what I was expecting. The theater I went to (Hindi dub in the US) was mostly empty but folks sitting behind me were saying the same thing at the end...that they heard bad reviews but they liked the movie. My exposure to Yash has only been through KGF, and I didn't think much of him as an actor before, but he has done a terrific job here. This gave me Ranbir vibes in Animal which was some of the best acting I have seen from an Indian lead in recent times. Editing was bad. Also, for a 3 hour movie it felt crammed. The breakneck pace and jumps IMO cause the emotional connect to miss as the makers didn't let you really stay with any character too long. I still enjoyed this though with some minor changes it could have been an all time great movie. Cinematography , costume design, Yash, Nayanthara and Kiara were all terrific. Great concept for a story."

User Dry_Pea_2328 said via Reddit, "I honestly can’t believe how some people are saying they couldn’t understand Toxic. What exactly was so complicated? The story and its underlying message were pretty straightforward if you paid attention.The concept is bold, unconventional and far more layered than the usual predictable commercial film. It doesn’t spoon-feed every emotion or explain every scene through unnecessary dialogue it trusts the audience to observe, connect the details and understand the characters’ motivations.Geetu Mohandas has created a distinctive world with atmosphere, style and substance, while Yash has delivered a powerful and controlled performance. His screen presence is exceptional, but the film also gives him more than just mass moments. There is intensity, vulnerability and purpose behind the character.Of course, everyone is entitled to their opinion, but the coordinated negativity surrounding this movie feels excessive. Some people appear determined to dismiss it without even engaging with what the film is trying to do. Something is seriously wrong when audiences demand fresh concepts and then immediately attack a filmmaker for attempting something different.For me, Toxic is daring, visually striking and conceptually strong. Geetu and Yash have delivered. Perhaps this is one of those films that people will understand and appreciate more with time."

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Yash-starrer Toxic, currently running across 10,192 shows, has collected around Rs 5.16 crore net as of 7 pm on Monday.

According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Yash-starrer Toxic, currently running across 9,792 shows, has collected around Rs 4.66 crore net as of 6 pm on Monday.

Yash-starrer Toxic has added another milestone to its Hindi box office run, surpassing the lifetime India net collection of Prabhas’ Baahubali in the Hindi market. With Rs 124.50 crore collected in its five-day extended opening weekend, Toxic has crossed Baahubali’s lifetime Hindi collection of Rs 118.50 crore. The Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi and Rukmini Vasanth-starrer has consequently emerged as the 10th highest-grossing South Indian film in the Hindi belt.

Yash-starrer Toxic has secured the third-highest opening weekend collection of 2026 in the Hindi language, surpassing Awarapan 2 by a significant margin. The gangster drama benefited from its five-day extended opening weekend, allowing it to post a strong Rs 124.50 crore Hindi net collection. However, it remains well behind Dhurandhar 2, which leads the list with Rs 443 crore in four days, while Border 2 holds the second spot with Rs 129.89 crore. Awarapan 2 follows Toxic with Rs 84.31 crore, while Bhooth Bangla rounds out the top five with Rs 67.21 crore.

Actor Akshay Oberoi has revealed the unexpected story behind his casting in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The actor shared that director Geetu Mohandas happened to watch his performance in Fighter after her 13-year-old daughter insisted on watching the film during a family movie night. Impressed by his performance, Geetu reportedly sourced his number and got in touch with him. She later wanted to test his acting abilities in English, leading to an audition inspired by The Godfather. Akshay Oberoi told Bollywood Hungama he went all out for the audition, dressing in a suit and performing the entire scene on camera. Reflecting on his experience with Toxic, the actor described it as one of the most educational chapters of his career, particularly because of the opportunity to work alongside several established stars.

The latest IMDb Trending People in India list has been released, with the team of Toxic dominating this week’s rankings. Director Geethu Mohandas has claimed the top spot, followed by Yash at No. 2, while Kiara Advani ranks fourth, Nayanthara fifth and Rukmini Vasanth sixth.

Toxic currently stands at Rs 214.10 crore after five days at the 4th rank, and here's the list of top 10 Kannada grossers in India (net):

KGF Chapter 2 – Rs 859.7 crore

Kantara Chapter 1 – Rs 622.48 crore

Kantara – Rs 309.64 crore

Toxic – Rs 214.10 crore (5 days)

KGF Chapter 1 – Rs 185.24 crore

Su From So – Rs 92.33 crore

777 Charlie – Rs 84.79 crore

Vikrant Rona – Rs 80.14 crore

James – Rs 76.25 crore

Kaatera – Rs 68.1 crore

With Rs 214.10 crore in India net collections in just five days, Yash-starrer Toxic has entered the Rs 200 crore club, becoming the fourth Kannada film to achieve the milestone after KGF Chapter 2, Kantara Chapter 1 and Kantara. The film has also moved up to the fourth spot among the highest-grossing Kannada films in India, surpassing Yash’s own KGF Chapter 1, which ended its run at Rs 185.24 crore. KGF Chapter 2 continues to dominate the list with Rs 859.70 crore, followed by Kantara Chapter 1 at Rs 622.48 crore and Kantara at Rs 309.64 crore.

Yash-starrer Toxic is showing a significant cooling trend at the box office after its massive Rs 101.10 crore India net opening day. According to Sacnilk’s tracking, the film’s Friday-to-Sunday gross stood at Rs 90.10 crore, but the bigger concern is the reported 77% crash from its Day 1 opening high, indicating a sharp drop in audience footfalls. Trade site Sacnilk shared, "Hindi show counts have already been trimmed by 2,500 as footfalls dry up."

British actor Benedict Garrett, who plays Pedro in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, has offered his interpretation of the film, arguing that it should not be viewed simply as an action entertainer. In his review, Garrett described Toxic as “a fairy tale about one man’s inherited trauma” and said its tagline, A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, is key to understanding its unconventional storytelling. He praised Yash’s performance and director Geetu Mohandas for breaking away from conventional Indian cinema, while also highlighting the film’s exploration of trauma, violence, sexuality and toxic behaviour. Garrett suggested that the film’s female characters also carry toxic traits, challenging audiences to look beyond a straightforward good-versus-evil interpretation. READ MORE

An opening collection of over Rs 100 crore is a dream for many filmmakers, and Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups achieved that feat across six languages on August 26. However, the film’s momentum changed dramatically after its strong debut, with director Geetu Mohandas’ action drama reportedly closing its extended weekend at just over Rs 200 crore in India net. The film witnessed a 50–60% drop on Day 2. Exhibitor Raj Bansal told Mid-day, "We didn’t expect the fall to be so huge. We were expecting the numbers to rise on Raksha Bandhan [August 28], but that didn’t happen. I think Monday’s figures of the Hindi version will come down to Rs 5 crore. Toxic will be one of the biggest flops of recent times."

Yash’s mother Pushpa Arunkumar has strongly defended her son amid the ongoing criticism surrounding Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups and the resurfacing of producer Allu Aravind’s old comments questioning Yash’s stardom before KGF. Pushpa said 'Yash was already a successful star in Karnataka before the KGF franchise and had delivered several commercially successful films during his decade-long career in Kannada cinema'. She also rejected the narrative surrounding her son’s pre-KGF popularity, stressing that he built his career without a strong industry backing. Her comments have surfaced at a time when Toxic is facing mixed reactions and pressure at the box office, with some of the criticism being described by her as “propaganda against my son.” READ MORE

Yash-starrer Toxic surpassed the lifetime India net collection of Vijay’s Jana Nayagan. With Rs 214.10 crore in India net collections after five days, Toxic is Rs 15.88 crore ahead of Jana Nayagan, which ended its theatrical run at Rs 198.22 crore in India net. Despite a sharp decline after its massive Rs 101.10 crore opening, Toxic has managed to cross the Rs 200 crore mark within just five days.

With Rs 285.20 crore in worldwide gross collections after five days, Toxic has emerged as one of the stronger performers of 2026. However, the Yash-starrer failed to surpass some of the year’s biggest releases. Ram Charan’s Peddi had crossed the Rs 315 crore worldwide mark within its first five days, putting it ahead of Toxic at the same stage.

The Hindi version of Toxic opened with Rs 55 crore on Day 1. On Day 2, the collection dropped to Rs 24.25 crore, marking a 55.9% decline. Day 3 recorded Rs 19.75 crore earning, a further 18.6% drop from Day 2. On Day 4, the film earned Rs 16 crore, registering an 18.99% decline, while Day 5 brought in Rs 14.50 crore, marking a 9.4% drop from the previous day. Despite Toxic earning maximum from Hindi version of the film, even more than Yash's native Kannada, it has witnessed over 60% decline within 5 days in the language.