Toxic is set to dominate the Kerala box office with double the screens compared to Dhurandhar 2 when both films clash on March 19, 2026.
While screen-sharing issues in North India and Telugu states will affect both films, Kerala presents a clear advantage for Yash’s action thriller. The state’s exhibitors have allocated significantly more screens to Toxic, setting up an interesting battle.
Kerala Screen Count Breakdown
Here’s how the three major releases stack up for March 19, 2026:
| Film | Screens | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Aadu 3 | 300 | Malayalam |
| Toxic | 300 | Kannada |
| Dhurandhar 2 | 150 | Hindi |
Toxic matches the home-production Aadu 3 with 300 screens each, while Dhurandhar 2 trails with just 150 screens—exactly half of its competitor.
What This Means for the Clash
The screen allocation gives Toxic a significant advantage in Kerala’s box office race against Dhurandhar: The Revenge. With double the screen count, Toxic can potentially earn twice the collections from Kerala compared to its rival, assuming similar occupancy rates.
Aadu 3 Joins the Battle
Jayasurya starrer Aadu 3 (officially titled Aadu 3: One Last Ride – Part 1) is a highly anticipated Malayalam fantasy action-comedy. As a local production, it holds the home advantage and matches Toxic in screen count.
The three-way clash on March 19, 2026 promises to be one of the most competitive box office weekends in Kerala this year.