Yash's 'Toxic' Opens to Near‑₹100 Crore Day‑One, Hindi Version Sets Record

Yash returned to the big screen on Thursday with "Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown‑Ups", directed by Geetu Mohandas and co‑starring Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth. The film, released nationwide, follows Yash's massive hit KGF Chapter 2 and generated high anticipation across Hindi and South Indian markets.\n\nBox‑office data released after the first showings show a strong start. The Hindi version alone is projected to net around ₹40 crore, while Karnataka contributed an estimated ₹28‑30 crore. Combined, the film is poised to breach the ₹100 crore nett mark in India on day one, with a worldwide opening expected to exceed ₹140 crore.\n\nIf these trends hold, "Toxic" will become the biggest opening for a standalone South Indian film in Hindi, overtaking the ₹25 crore Hindi debut of Saaho. It also lines up to be the fourth‑largest opening for a non‑sequel Hindi film, behind Jawan (₹63 crore), Pathaan (₹55 crore) and Animal (₹51 crore).\n\nAnalysts note that the film’s performance is driven largely by Yash’s fan base and the multi‑regional star cast, rather than an established franchise. While the opening figures are impressive, industry observers caution that sustained success will depend on word‑of‑mouth and the film’s content.\n\nFurther updates on box‑office collections and critical reception will be tracked by Movie Talkies across its digital platforms.