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Release and mixed reception of film Toxic

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The pan-India action-drama ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups’ has been released globally, drawing massive crowds and mixed critical reception. Directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth, the film has polarized reviewers. Some critics have dismissed the production as a ‘dull and cheap copy of Animal,’ citing weak storytelling, a chaotic screenplay, or a slow pace. Conversely, others have praised Yash’s commanding screen presence, his dual role, the film’s grand scale, and its technical aspects. While Nayanthara’s performance has received significant praise, the film has also faced backlash regarding the quality of its dubbing in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil versions, with some viewers noting ‘unnatural dialogue delivery.’ New controversies have emerged regarding the treatment of female characters and accusations of promoting misogyny, specifically that the ensemble cast is sidelined to favor Yash’s character. Additionally, viewer concerns have intensified following reports that user ratings disappeared from the BookMyShow platform, leading to social media speculation regarding potential PR efforts to suppress poor scores. On its release in August 2026, the high-budget gangster drama showed strong commercial momentum. The film achieved a massive opening day collection exceeding ₹100 crore nett, with an estimated worldwide gross opening of over ₹140.75 crore. Specifically, the film collected approximately ₹101.10 crore net on its first day in India, bolstered by strong Hindi language markets which contributed approximately ₹55 crore. This performance surpasses the opening day records of several major blockbusters, including ‘Jawan’ and ‘Animal.’ Despite the record-breaking start, the film experienced a sharp decline in business on its second day, attributed to mixed word-of-mouth. By its third day, coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival, the film earned a net collection of ₹26.60 crore from 19,390 shows.

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