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Yash's 'Toxic' Expected to Open Strong, Could Near ₹100 Crore on Day One
✍️ NDTV Profit
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 08:48 PM
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Industry analysts predict that Yash's new release 'Toxic' may generate close to ₹100 crore on its opening day, marking a major box‑office debut.
The Kannada star Yash is set to headline the much‑anticipated film "Toxic", which hit theatres across India this weekend. Early day‑one forecasts suggest the movie could pull in revenues approaching the ₹100‑crore mark, a figure rarely achieved by regional releases on their opening day.
Analysts attribute the optimistic outlook to Yash's strong fan base, aggressive marketing, and the film's pan‑India release strategy that includes dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Comparisons are being drawn with Yash's previous blockbuster "KGF" franchise, which set high benchmarks for box‑office performance.
NDTV Profit, citing trade insiders, reported that pre‑release ticket sales and advance bookings are robust, further bolstering confidence in a high‑gross opening. The outlet cautioned that final figures will be confirmed after the first full day of collections.
If "Toxic" does cross the ₹100‑crore threshold on day one, it would reinforce Yash's status as a bankable star capable of driving large‑scale revenue across multiple language markets.
Analysts attribute the optimistic outlook to Yash's strong fan base, aggressive marketing, and the film's pan‑India release strategy that includes dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Comparisons are being drawn with Yash's previous blockbuster "KGF" franchise, which set high benchmarks for box‑office performance.
NDTV Profit, citing trade insiders, reported that pre‑release ticket sales and advance bookings are robust, further bolstering confidence in a high‑gross opening. The outlet cautioned that final figures will be confirmed after the first full day of collections.
If "Toxic" does cross the ₹100‑crore threshold on day one, it would reinforce Yash's status as a bankable star capable of driving large‑scale revenue across multiple language markets.