Yash's latest film, Toxic, is showing some troubling signs at the Hindi box office, even though it managed to cross the Rs 100 crore nett mark in its opening days. While that figure sounds impressive at first glance, the rapid decline in collections is hard to overlook, especially for a movie that came with such high expectations and a grand scale.
The film kicked off with a bang, raking in about Rs 50 crore nett on its first day in Hindi. However, that initial excitement quickly fizzled out. It dropped to around Rs 20.50 crore on day two, followed by Rs 17 crore, and then another dip to about Rs 13.50 crore. Now, the total stands at roughly Rs 100 crore nett.
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What’s really concerning isn’t just the number itself, but the trend it’s following. A big opening can often be attributed to fan enthusiasm, advance ticket sales, and the buzz surrounding a major release. What truly matters is whether audiences keep showing up after that first day. In the case of Toxic, the early signs indicate that it’s struggling to generate the kind of positive word of mouth that a film of this magnitude desperately needs.
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Aug 28, 2026After a four-year hiatus, Yash's return to the big screen naturally raised expectations for Toxic. The film also boasted an ambitious visual style and a strong supporting cast, including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and Huma Qureshi. Yet, the audience's response has been much more mixed than the pre-release hype suggested.
Currently, the Hindi version is carrying the film, which offers some reassurance to the makers. However, if the downward trend continues, it could pose a problem once the initial curiosity wears off. The upcoming weekdays will be crucial, as this is typically when films with genuine audience support start to stabilize.
Toxic also faces the reality that expectations were sky-high. While a Rs 100 crore opening would be a cause for celebration for many films, here it feels a bit underwhelming because everyone anticipated something much more spectacular. The widening gap between what was expected and what’s actually happening is becoming hard to ignore.
