The box office is gearing up for a massive showdown as Yash’s Toxic and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar 2 are both set to release on March 19. Ever since the date was announced by both films, trade circles and fans have been debating the outcome of this clash.
The growing craze for Dhurandhar after its OTT release has added pressure on Toxic. Following its phenomenal run at the Hindi box office, Dhurandhar began streaming on Netflix on January 31 in Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. The film has received an overwhelming response across all languages, with South audiences even calling it a “masterpiece.”
With this momentum, Dhurandhar 2 is carrying massive expectations not only in the Hindi belt but also in South markets. The sequel’s release on March 19 directly coincides with Toxic, and despite rumors of postponement, the Toxic team has firmly denied any change in plans.
Yash’s “Toxic” faces strong competition from “Dhurandhar 2″‘s hype
Initially, many believed Toxic would dominate in the South, given Yash’s strong fanbase built through the KGF series, while Dhurandhar 2 was expected to shine mainly in Hindi markets. But the extraordinary OTT response has shifted the narrative, as Dhurandhar 2 now looks set to impact audiences across all regions, posing a serious challenge to Toxic.
For Toxic to withstand the wave of Dhurandhar Part Two, it needs to generate hype on the scale of KGF 2. As of now, that level of buzz is missing. The coming weeks will reveal how the Toxic team strategizes, but releasing alongside Dhurandhar 2 is shaping up to be a very risky move.