Toxic English Version Box Office Collection Day 1: Yash and Kiara Advani’s Toxic has suffered another setback at the Indian box office. Its English version, which released in limited theatres on September 4, reportedly sold only around 450 tickets across India and collected a mere ₹1.40 lakh on its opening day.
Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has faced a disappointing response at the box office, and the performance of its newly released English version has added another low point to its theatrical run.
While the Kannada original and dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam arrived in cinemas on August 26, the English version was released in India on September 4. However, the limited release and weak audience interest resulted in extremely low ticket sales.
According to data accessed by Bollywood Hungama, the English version of Toxic managed to sell around 450 tickets across India on Day 1, collecting approximately ₹1.40 lakh.
Toxic English Version Gets Extremely Limited Release
The English version did not receive anything close to a wide theatrical release.
It was reportedly showcased in only 11 shows across four Indian cities — Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram and Noida.
The limited number of shows itself reflected the low expectations surrounding the English-language version. The film was also facing competition from other releases, including Hanuman Ansh and Mirzapur: The Movie.
Among the four cities, Mumbai and Bengaluru reportedly recorded the strongest occupancy. The response in Gurugram and Noida was even weaker, with fewer than 25 tickets sold in each city.
With such limited demand, the English version’s theatrical presence could shrink further over the weekend.
Toxic English Version Collects Just ₹1.40 Lakh
The Day 1 numbers make for particularly poor reading.
Toxic English Version Day 1 Collection: ₹1.40 lakh approx.
Tickets Sold: Around 450
Shows: 11
Cities: 4
The collection is unlikely to see a dramatic turnaround unless the film experiences an unexpected jump in footfalls on Saturday and Sunday.
At the current pace, the English version could struggle to reach even the ₹10 lakh mark in its lifetime theatrical run.
Toxic Box Office Collection On September 4
The disappointing performance of the English version comes at a time when the overall Toxic box office run is already showing signs of weakness.
Across all languages, the film is estimated to have collected around ₹1.50-1.60 crore on September 4.
The Kannada version contributed approximately ₹75-80 lakh, while the Hindi version is estimated to have earned around ₹70-75 lakh.
The numbers underline the sharp slowdown the film has experienced after its opening week.
Toxic Hindi Box Office: Can It Cross ₹150 Crore?
The Hindi version has been the strongest performer outside the original Kannada market.
Its extended first-week collection reportedly stands at ₹130.09 crore net.
However, the film witnessed a significant drop between Thursday and Friday.
On Thursday, September 3, the Hindi version collected around ₹2.54 crore, while Friday’s early estimate stands at just ₹70-75 lakh.
That represents a major decline as the film entered its second weekend.
The key question now is whether the Hindi version can manage to push its lifetime total beyond the ₹150 crore mark.
A strong Saturday and Sunday could help the film move closer to the milestone, but the sharp Friday decline makes the target considerably more challenging.
Toxic Box Office Struggles Despite Massive Scale
Toxic was positioned as one of the biggest Kannada films of 2026 and marked Yash’s return to the big screen after a considerable gap.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the period gangster action drama was expected to benefit from Yash’s massive pan-India fan base.
However, the film’s theatrical journey has been affected by mixed word of mouth and competition from other releases.
The film also had to contend with a highly competitive market in its second week, making it difficult to sustain the momentum generated during its opening days.
What Went Wrong For Toxic?
One of the biggest challenges for Toxic has been its reception.
Despite its ambitious scale, stylish presentation and Yash’s star power, the film has struggled to generate consistently positive audience feedback.
The reported high production cost has also increased the pressure on its theatrical performance.
The English version, meanwhile, appears to have been released as an attempt to expand the film’s reach among English-speaking audiences, but its opening-day numbers indicate that there was very little demand for such a limited theatrical release.
Toxic Cast And Crew
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is directed by Geetu Mohandas and stars Yash in the lead role.
The film also features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Akshay Oberoi, Sudev Nair, Darrell D’Silva, Balaji Manohar and Sanjeeda Shaikh, among others.
The film is produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations LLP.
Toxic Box Office: What’s Next?
The immediate focus is now on the second weekend.
The English version appears unlikely to make a significant contribution to the overall theatrical total unless its shows are increased and occupancy improves substantially.
For the Hindi version, the ₹150 crore milestone remains the next major target.
Meanwhile, the Kannada version will also need stronger weekend footfalls if Toxic is to recover some of the ground lost during its second-week slowdown.
The next two days could therefore be crucial in determining whether the film manages to stabilise or continues its downward trend.
FAQs
How much did Toxic’s English version earn on Day 1?
The English version reportedly collected around ₹1.40 lakh in India on its first day.
How many tickets did Toxic’s English version sell?
Approximately 450 tickets were sold across India on Day 1.
In how many cities was Toxic’s English version released?
The English version was reportedly screened in four cities: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurugram and Noida.
How many shows did Toxic’s English version have?
The English version reportedly had only 11 shows across the four cities on Day 1.
