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Entertainment
Kannada film 'Toxic' grosses ₹300 crore worldwide in six days, ranks fourth highest
✍️ theweek.in
🗓 02 Sep 2026, 02:30 AM
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The Kannada-language movie Toxic earned ₹300 crore globally within six days of release, making it the fourth‑highest‑grossing film in the industry.
The Kannada-language action thriller Toxic has crossed the ₹300 crore mark worldwide in just six days since its theatrical debut. This milestone places the film as the fourth‑highest‑grossing Kannada movie ever recorded.
Industry analysts attribute the rapid earnings to strong domestic footfall in Karnataka combined with robust overseas demand from the Indian diaspora. The film’s promotional campaign, star power and wide release strategy have contributed to its swift box‑office climb.
The ₹300 crore figure reflects total collections from all territories, encompassing theatrical ticket sales, premium formats and early digital rights. With this performance, Toxic joins an elite group of regional films that have breached the three‑hundred‑crore barrier, underscoring the growing market potential of Kannada cinema on a global scale.
Stakeholders, including the producers and distributors, have expressed optimism that the film will continue to add to its tally in the coming weeks, potentially challenging the top three earners in the regional market.
Industry analysts attribute the rapid earnings to strong domestic footfall in Karnataka combined with robust overseas demand from the Indian diaspora. The film’s promotional campaign, star power and wide release strategy have contributed to its swift box‑office climb.
The ₹300 crore figure reflects total collections from all territories, encompassing theatrical ticket sales, premium formats and early digital rights. With this performance, Toxic joins an elite group of regional films that have breached the three‑hundred‑crore barrier, underscoring the growing market potential of Kannada cinema on a global scale.
Stakeholders, including the producers and distributors, have expressed optimism that the film will continue to add to its tally in the coming weeks, potentially challenging the top three earners in the regional market.