Kannada superstar Yash is gearing up for a massive theatrical arrival with his highly anticipated movie Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups. The film is scheduled to hit the big screens on Wednesday, August 26, creating an incredible wave of excitement among moviegoers nationwide. The pre-booking window for the tickets opened earlier, and the response has been nothing short of extraordinary. Ever since advance bookings kicked off across the country on August 21, the film has managed to sell more than 9 lakh tickets across its Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and English versions by Tuesday, August 25. Highlighting the massive surge in demand, over 2.65 lakh tickets were purchased in the last 24 hours alone, signaling that the movie is well on its way to recording a monumental opening day at the box office.
Box Office Dominance Through Advance Bookings
According to data from Sacnilk, Toxic has already raked in over 32 crore rupees through advance bookings even before its official theatrical debut. With a full day still remaining until release, these pre-ticket sales figures are expected to rise significantly. Observing the unprecedented craze among fans, trade analysts estimate that Toxic could comfortably breach the 100-crore gross opening mark globally. Fans have been eagerly securing their seats via online ticketing platforms. Following the historic success of the KGF franchise, this marks Yash's next major cinematic outing, putting the spotlight firmly on how the movie performs commercially.
About the Plot and Star-Studded Cast
Categorized as a period drama, Toxic released its official trailer on August 8, showcasing Yash in an intense action-heavy avatar. The promotional video also offered glimpses of a star-studded supporting cast accompanying the lead actor, including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth, all of whom play pivotal roles in the narrative. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the movie is slated for release on August 26. The storyline itself has been collaboratively penned by Yash and Geetu Mohandas.
Kiara Advani Praises Yash and Geetu Mohandas
During a recently held pre-release event for Toxic in Chennai, actress Kiara Advani opened up on stage to praise both Yash and Geetu Mohandas. During the interaction, Kiara recalled the emotional reaction of Yash and Geetu when she shared her pregnancy news with them. She revealed that they were the first two individuals outside her family to learn about the pregnancy, and upon hearing the news, both of them became visibly emotional with tears of joy. She expressed gratitude for how supportively they stood by her without any hesitation, congratulating her warmly on the upcoming chapter.
