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Yash's 'Toxic' nets over 4.5 lakh tickets, close to ₹30 crore in advance sales
✍️ livemint.com
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 09:39 AM
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The Kannada blockbuster 'Toxic' starring Yash has sold more than 4.5 lakh tickets, generating nearly ₹30 crore in advance bookings ahead of its release.
The upcoming Kannada film 'Toxic', headlined by popular actor Yash, recorded sales of over 4.5 lakh tickets on the first day of advance booking, according to data reported by Livemint. The volume of tickets translates to revenue that is approaching the ₹30 crore mark, a figure usually associated with the opening day collections of major Indian releases.
Industry analysts note that such strong pre‑release demand reflects Yash's star power and the high expectations surrounding the film's action‑driven storyline. The advance sales are being tracked across major multiplex chains and single‑screen theatres in Karnataka and other key markets.
Producers have not disclosed the final number of screens, but the early figures suggest that 'Toxic' could rank among the highest‑grossing Kannada films of the year. The film is slated for release later this month, and theatres are preparing for a potentially packed opening weekend.
The booking surge also underscores the growing trend of audiences committing to tickets well before a film's debut, a pattern that has been amplified by digital ticketing platforms.
Stakeholders are closely watching whether the momentum will sustain post‑release, which could set a new benchmark for regional cinema box‑office performance.
Industry analysts note that such strong pre‑release demand reflects Yash's star power and the high expectations surrounding the film's action‑driven storyline. The advance sales are being tracked across major multiplex chains and single‑screen theatres in Karnataka and other key markets.
Producers have not disclosed the final number of screens, but the early figures suggest that 'Toxic' could rank among the highest‑grossing Kannada films of the year. The film is slated for release later this month, and theatres are preparing for a potentially packed opening weekend.
The booking surge also underscores the growing trend of audiences committing to tickets well before a film's debut, a pattern that has been amplified by digital ticketing platforms.
Stakeholders are closely watching whether the momentum will sustain post‑release, which could set a new benchmark for regional cinema box‑office performance.