Rocking Star Yash is officially rewriting box office history with his upcoming pan-India mammoth, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups. Consequently, the theatrical anticipation has reached an absolute boiling point. As of Sunday evening (August 23), eager fans have propelled the film past a staggering ₹31 Crore in advance ticket sales. Furthermore, this incredible number arrives three days before the film’s Wednesday release, proving Yash’s unstoppable star power.
Toxic Advance Booking Status (As of 4:30 PM, Sunday)
Currently, the live tracking data paints a picture of absolute box office destruction. Specifically, audiences have already booked over 8.21 Lakh tickets nationwide.
- All-India Tracked Gross: ₹31.01 Crore
- Total Tickets Booked: 8,21,716
- Total Shows Tracked: 13,847 (Across 2,245 Theaters)
- Overall Pre-sales Occupancy: 24.7%
- Fast-Filling / Housefull Shows: 1,924 / 254
City-Wise Breakdown: Bengaluru and Mysuru Lead
As expected, the Karnataka market completely dominates the ticket windows. For instance, Bengaluru alone contributed a massive ₹11.95 Crore (38.5% of the total gross) while recording an exceptional 60.6% occupancy across 1,228 shows. Meanwhile, Mysuru (Mysore) registered a mind-boggling 85.3% occupancy, collecting ₹1.19 Crore from just 128 shows. Interestingly, Mumbai is also showing solid early traction, pulling in nearly ₹97 Lakhs in pre-sales.
Language Breakdown: Kannada Dominates, Hindi Surges
Unsurprisingly, the original Kannada version leads the pack by a significant margin. However, the Hindi dubbed version is catching up rapidly, securing a massive ₹14.02 Crore in pre-sales. Therefore, Yash has officially cemented his grip on the Northern box office belt.
Here is the exact language-wise tracking breakdown:
| Language | Tracked Gross | Pre-Sales Occupancy | Total Tickets Booked |
| Kannada | ₹16.02 Cr (51.7%) | 64.9% | 3,71,169 |
| Hindi | ₹14.02 Cr (45.2%) | 16.4% | 3,98,308 |
| Tamil | ₹55.98 Lakhs | 14.7% | 33,857 |
| Malayalam | ₹23.02 Lakhs | 15.7% | 11,525 |
| Telugu | ₹17.56 Lakhs | 26.8% | 6,857 |
Telugu States Update: Waiting for Price Hikes
You might notice that the Telugu pre-sales currently sit at just ₹17.56 Lakhs. Surprisingly, full-fledged bookings in the Telugu-speaking states (Andhra Pradesh and Telangana) remain unopened. Currently, distributors are holding active discussions regarding official ticket price hikes. Once the government confirms these new rates, exhibitors will finally open the booking counters. Consequently, trade experts expect a massive box office tsunami in the Telugu states. Ultimately, this delayed opening will inevitably push the final advance booking gross beyond imagination.
About the Film “Toxic”
| Feature | Details |
| Release Date | 26 August 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Lead Cast | Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, Akshay Oberoi, Sudev Nair |
| Director | Geetu Mohandas |
| Genre | Action, Crime, Period, Thriller |
| Languages | Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi, English |
| Production | KVN Productions, Monster Mind Creations |
