The highly anticipated gangster drama Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash and Kiara Advani, is facing a severe roadblock at the ticket counters. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film arrived in theaters with massive expectations but has struggled to maintain its momentum in the second week. On its 10th day, the movie witnessed a steep drop in collections, raising serious concerns about its lifetime box office prospects given its reported massive budget.
Day 10 Box Office Breakdown: A Steep 59% Drop
According to industry trackers, Toxic recorded an estimated net collection of just ₹1.75 crore in India on Day 10 (its second Friday). This marks a sharp decline of nearly 58.8% from its Day 9 earnings of ₹4.25 crore.
The Hindi and Kannada versions contributed the largest shares to the Day 10 numbers, earning ₹85 lakh each, while the Telugu and Tamil versions brought in ₹4 lakh and ₹1 lakh, respectively. Despite the massive slowdown, the film’s cumulative India net collection has reached ₹241.05 crore, with the domestic gross standing at approximately ₹287.75 crore.
Internationally, the film added around ₹50 lakh on its second Friday, pushing its overseas gross to ₹43.25 crore. Combining the domestic and international numbers, the worldwide gross collection for Toxic has crossed the ₹331 crore mark.
Budget vs. Box Office: A Looming Disaster?
While crossing ₹330 crore globally might seem like a success for most films, context is crucial for Toxic. According to multiple reports, the Yash-starrer was mounted on a staggering budget of ₹500 crore. When weighing the current box office haul against this massive production cost, the collections are proving to be highly underwhelming.
The film’s trajectory suggests that reaching the break-even point is becoming increasingly unlikely. To avoid being labeled a box office failure, the movie desperately needs a miraculous surge over its second weekend. However, with stiff competition from newer releases like Mirzapur: The Movie and the continued strong hold of Hanuman Ansh, the path ahead looks incredibly challenging.
Negative Word-of-Mouth and Social Media Trolling
A significant factor contributing to the film’s sharp decline is the mixed-to-negative reception from critics and audiences alike. Many viewers have criticized the film’s storyline and execution. The negativity has spilled over onto social media, where the film is facing heavy trolling.
Netizens have even dug up old promotional interviews featuring Yash and director Geetu Mohandas, criticizing their previous statements in light of the film’s actual reception. The negative word-of-mouth has clearly impacted footfalls, making it difficult for the film to sustain its initial opening momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Day 10 box office collection of Toxic?
On its 10th day in theaters (second Friday), Toxic witnessed a sharp drop, collecting an estimated ₹1.75 crore net in India.
What is the worldwide collection of Toxic so far?
After 10 days, the worldwide gross collection of Toxic stands at approximately ₹331 crore, fueled by a domestic gross of ₹287.75 crore and an overseas gross of ₹43.25 crore.
What is the budget of Yash’s movie Toxic?
According to industry reports, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is made on a massive budget of ₹500 crore.
Who is the director and cast of Toxic?
The film is directed by Geetu Mohandas and features an ensemble cast led by Yash, alongside Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, and Tara Sutaria.
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