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Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups' has shrugged off a mixed-to-negative critical and audience response to deliver a strong opening, collecting an estimated ₹101.10 crore net in India on its first day, according to box office tracker Sacnilk.
The Geetu Mohandas directorial, which hit theatres on August 26, grossed an estimated ₹120.8 crore in India on Day 1 across 24,579 shows, Sacnilk reported.
The strong opening comes despite Toxic receiving mixed-to-negative reviews, with much of the criticism directed at its writing and second half.
Several first-day viewers described the film as a “total disappointment”, while early reactions also highlighted a sharply divided response.
Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh gave the film two stars, calling it “disappointing” and a case of “style over substance”. He praised Yash's screen presence and performance, along with parts of the first half, the action and the background score, but said the narrative loses momentum after the interval. He also criticised the writing and screenplay.
Adarsh said Yash remained the film's “heartbeat” and “lifeline”, arguing that the star's charisma and popularity had helped drive its “fantastic start” at the box office. However, he cautioned that the film would need to sustain its momentum once the initial curiosity and fan frenzy subside.
The mixed word of mouth puts the spotlight on whether Toxic can maintain its pace over the coming days.
Early audience reactions have broadly praised Yash's screen presence, visual scale and action sequences, while raising questions over the screenplay, pacing and emotional connect.
For now, though, the opening underscores Yash's box-office pull. Toxic marks his first theatrical release since the blockbuster success of K.G.F: Chapter 2 in 2022, and its Day 1 performance has put it among the biggest Indian openings.
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The Geetu Mohandas directorial, which hit theatres on August 26, grossed an estimated ₹120.8 crore in India on Day 1 across 24,579 shows, Sacnilk reported.
The strong opening comes despite Toxic receiving mixed-to-negative reviews, with much of the criticism directed at its writing and second half.
Several first-day viewers described the film as a “total disappointment”, while early reactions also highlighted a sharply divided response.
Film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh gave the film two stars, calling it “disappointing” and a case of “style over substance”. He praised Yash's screen presence and performance, along with parts of the first half, the action and the background score, but said the narrative loses momentum after the interval. He also criticised the writing and screenplay.
Adarsh said Yash remained the film's “heartbeat” and “lifeline”, arguing that the star's charisma and popularity had helped drive its “fantastic start” at the box office. However, he cautioned that the film would need to sustain its momentum once the initial curiosity and fan frenzy subside.
The mixed word of mouth puts the spotlight on whether Toxic can maintain its pace over the coming days.
Early audience reactions have broadly praised Yash's screen presence, visual scale and action sequences, while raising questions over the screenplay, pacing and emotional connect.
For now, though, the opening underscores Yash's box-office pull. Toxic marks his first theatrical release since the blockbuster success of K.G.F: Chapter 2 in 2022, and its Day 1 performance has put it among the biggest Indian openings.
Read more: Toxic finally releases after Middle East crisis delay: What audiences are saying about Yash's film
