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Bengaluru: Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups continued its strong box-office run on Day 3, despite witnessing a decline in collections compared with its opening days. The film, which released in theatres on August 26, has crossed the Rs 150-crore mark in India and the Rs 200-crore milestone worldwide within its first three days.

According to Sacnilk figures cited in the available report, Toxic earned Rs 27.20 crore net in India on Day 3. This represented a 27.8% decline from its Day 2 collection of Rs 37.65 crore.

Despite the drop, the film’s overall performance remained strong. Its India net collection has reached Rs 165.95 crore, while its worldwide gross collection has climbed to Rs 221.35 crore.

The performance gives the Yash-led film a strong position heading into the weekend, with the coming days expected to be important in determining whether it can sustain its momentum.

Toxic Day 3 collection stands at Rs 27.20 crore

Toxic opened with an impressive Rs 101.10 crore on its first day. The film then recorded Rs 37.65 crore on Day 2 before earning Rs 27.20 crore on its third day.

The Day 3 figure represents a noticeable decline from the previous day. However, the film has already accumulated a substantial total because of its massive opening.

Its India net collection after three days stands at Rs 165.95 crore.

The film’s ability to cross Rs 150 crore within three days indicates that it has attracted considerable interest among audiences, particularly during its opening period.

The weekend will now be crucial for the film. A rise in collections on Saturday and Sunday could help Toxic maintain its strong theatrical momentum.

Worldwide collection crosses Rs 221 crore

The film has also performed strongly in overseas markets.

Toxic has recorded an India gross collection of Rs 198.10 crore, while overseas markets have contributed Rs 23.25 crore.

With Rs 3.50 crore coming from overseas on Day 3, the film’s worldwide gross collection has reached Rs 221.35 crore.

Crossing Rs 200 crore worldwide within three days is a significant milestone for the film and provides the makers with a strong start to its theatrical journey.

The overseas contribution, although smaller than the domestic market, has added to the film’s overall worldwide performance.

Hindi version leads Day 3 collections

Toxic has been released in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, giving the film a multi-language theatrical presence.

On Day 3, the Hindi version emerged as the biggest contributor to the India net collection.

The Hindi version earned Rs 19.75 crore net, while the Kannada version contributed Rs 5 crore.

The Telugu version added Rs 1.50 crore, followed by the Tamil version with Rs 75 lakh. The Malayalam version contributed Rs 20 lakh.

The figures indicate that the Hindi market is currently playing a major role in the film’s domestic earnings, while the Kannada version continues to contribute significantly.

The multi-language release has enabled the film to reach audiences across different regions of India.

Film records 25.5% overall occupancy

On its third day, Toxic had 19,390 shows across the country and recorded an overall occupancy of 25.5%, according to the figures cited in the report.

Occupancy varied across locations and throughout the day, with several cities recording stronger audience turnout during evening and night screenings.

The improved response during later shows helped the film maintain its overall Day 3 performance despite the decline from Thursday.

The pattern will be closely watched during the weekend, when audience turnout typically increases for major theatrical releases.

Karnataka remains an important market

Karnataka continued to be one of the key markets for Toxic on Day 3.

The state recorded a gross collection of Rs 6.25 crore, making it the strongest individual state market among the figures provided.

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana together contributed Rs 2.75 crore, while Tamil Nadu recorded Rs 1.10 crore.

Kerala contributed Rs 40 lakh, while the rest of India accounted for Rs 21.75 crore.

The state-wise figures put the reported total at Rs 32.25 crore in gross collections for the specified regional breakdown.

Karnataka’s performance is particularly significant for the film given Yash’s strong popularity in the state and his position as one of the leading stars of Kannada cinema.

Toxic faces key weekend test

With the first three days completed, the weekend will be a major test for Toxic.

The film’s opening day created a substantial base, but its collections declined sharply on the second and third days.

A recovery on Saturday could indicate strong word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest. If collections continue to decline, however, the film could face greater pressure during its first week.

The weekend performance will also help determine how quickly the film moves towards the next major box-office milestones.

For a film with a large-scale release across multiple languages, maintaining consistent occupancy across markets will be important.

Geetu Mohandas directs the film

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has been directed by Geetu Mohandas and is described as a period gangster drama set in Goa.

The film explores themes including crime, loyalty, violence and redemption.

Yash plays the lead role, while the cast includes Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi in key roles.

Akshay Oberoi and Sudev Nair are also part of the cast.

The film marks a major collaboration between Yash and Geetu Mohandas, bringing together a leading Kannada film star and a director known for her distinctive storytelling approach.

Multi-language release expands audience reach

The decision to release Toxic in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam has given the film access to a broad theatrical audience.

The strategy is particularly relevant for a film led by Yash, whose popularity expanded significantly across India following the success of the KGF franchise.

The strong contribution from the Hindi version on Day 3 demonstrates the importance of the wider Indian market to the film’s commercial performance.

At the same time, the Kannada market remains a major component of the film’s overall theatrical presence.

The performance in southern markets will be closely monitored as the film enters its first weekend.

Strong opening provides advantage

The biggest advantage for Toxic so far has been its opening day.

The film’s Rs 101.10-crore India net opening gave it a substantial early lead and allowed it to cross Rs 100 crore in a single day.

Although collections fell considerably over the following two days, the strong start has helped the film reach Rs 165.95 crore in India net collections within three days.

The worldwide gross of Rs 221.35 crore further underlines the scale of its opening.

However, the film’s long-term box-office performance will depend on how well it can hold during the first week and beyond.

Audience response will determine next phase

The next few days will be important for Toxic as the initial excitement surrounding its release gives way to regular weekday audiences.

A strong weekend followed by stable weekday collections would strengthen the film’s prospects of achieving larger box-office milestones.

The film’s genre, star cast and multi-language release have provided it with several advantages, but sustained audience interest remains essential.

The Day 3 decline is not unusual for a major release following a large opening, but the extent of the recovery, if any, over the weekend will provide a clearer picture of the film’s theatrical trajectory.

Conclusion

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has crossed Rs 150 crore in India and Rs 200 crore worldwide within its first three days, despite a 27.8% drop in collections on Day 3.

The Yash-starrer earned Rs 27.20 crore net in India on its third day, taking its three-day India net total to Rs 165.95 crore. Its worldwide gross has reached Rs 221.35 crore, including Rs 23.25 crore from overseas markets.

The Hindi version led the Day 3 domestic collections with Rs 19.75 crore, while Kannada contributed Rs 5 crore. Karnataka remained one of the film’s strongest regional markets.

With the weekend now underway, the focus will shift to whether Toxic can recover from its Day 3 decline and maintain a strong pace in the coming days. Its opening has provided a substantial foundation, but sustained audience interest will ultimately determine the film’s position at the box office.