An intense clash is currently unfolding at the domestic box office, with multiple films demonstrating remarkable longevity while a highly anticipated big-budget release faces an uphill battle. South superstar Yash's action drama 'Toxic' has entered its third week of release, but its pace has slowed down significantly. Despite massive pre-release hype and a production budget reported to be upwards of 500 crore INR, the film is struggling to recover its investments. Let us look at how 'Toxic' is holding up against its direct competitors, 'Mirzapur: The Movie' and 'Hanuman Ansh', both of which are continuing to draw massive crowds to theaters.
Toxic Faces Severe Slowdown in Week 3
With an estimated production budget of over 500 crore INR, 'Toxic' is currently finding it difficult to reach its break-even point. The movie has completed 17 days in theaters, but its box office trajectory remains on a sharp downward slope. Box office tracking data indicates that on its third Friday, which marks its 17th day of release, the action drama managed to secure a net collection of just 26 lakh INR across India. The film was running on 274 shows nationwide, recording an overall theater occupancy of 22.9 percent. This drastic drop has brought the total domestic net collection of 'Toxic' to 248.50 crore INR.
Worldwide Box Office Numbers for Toxic
In terms of gross earnings, 'Toxic' has accumulated 296.60 crore INR in the domestic market. Additionally, its international performance has yielded around 43.50 crore INR from overseas markets. Consequently, the worldwide gross collection of 'Toxic' now stands at 340.10 crore INR. The steep decline in the movie's theatrical run became apparent after a strong opening week. During its initial seven-day run, 'Toxic' amassed a robust net collection of 239.30 crore INR in India. However, its second-week collection plummeted to a mere 8.94 crore INR. While it earned 2.42 crore INR on its second Sunday, the daily collections dipped continuously throughout the subsequent weekdays.
Mirzapur: The Movie Continues Its Strong Run
While 'Toxic' experiences a sharp decline, 'Mirzapur: The Movie' is enjoying a highly successful run in theaters. Backed by highly favorable reviews and positive word-of-mouth, the film version of the popular franchise is translating its popularity into strong box office returns. On its eighth day of release, which was its second Friday, 'Mirzapur: The Movie' raked in approximately 9 crore INR in India. This impressive performance has propelled its total domestic earnings to 157.45 crore INR. Even in its second week, the movie's collection shows remarkable resilience, proving its strong appeal among theatrical audiences.
Hanuman Ansh Pulls Off a Box Office Miracle
Meanwhile, 'Hanuman Ansh', a film based on the life of Neem Karoli Baba, is staging an extraordinary run that has surprised industry analysts. Despite being in theaters for 36 days, the film's momentum remains incredibly strong. On its sixth Friday, the spiritual drama recorded a phenomenal collection of approximately 10.50 crore INR, outperforming many newly released films. With this latest surge, the total domestic collection of 'Hanuman Ansh' has reached 173.63 crore INR. This exceptional performance after more than five weeks of release highlights the enduring connection the film has established with the public.
