Yash's 'Toxic' sees sharp box office decline after massive opening

The Yash-starrer gangster drama ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’, directed by Geetu Mohandas, has experienced a volatile theatrical run. After a massive opening day grossing approximately Rs 101 crore in India and Rs 140 crore worldwide, the film has seen a significant decline in collections. By the end of its third day, the worldwide gross reached approximately Rs 221.45 crore, with the India net collection standing at roughly Rs 165.35 crore.

Despite the strong financial start, the film has received mixed-to-negative reviews from critics and audiences, with some citing issues regarding the screenplay and storytelling. This polarizing reception has led to various reactions from industry peers. Actors Kichcha Sudeep and Upendra have publicly defended the film, praising Yash for his experimental approach. Conversely, some social media users and netizens have criticized the film's content.

In a notable legal development, audience ratings and reviews for the film were disabled on BookMyShow following an interim order from a Bengaluru court intended to restrict defamatory or malicious content. The film's performance has also been compared to Yash's previous blockbuster, KGF: Chapter 2, with ‘Toxic’ currently trailing behind that film's historical benchmarks.