Toxic Earns ₹221 Crore Worldwide in 3 Days

The Yash-starrer film Toxic: A Fairytale For Grownups has continued its theatrical run with impressive worldwide gross collections of ₹221.45 crore.

The film has earned ₹197.70 crore from India and ₹23.75 crore from overseas markets. In India, the film has collected ₹165.35 crore in net collections across 66,598 shows so far.

Toxic was released on August 26 after several delays and is directed by Geetu Mohandas. The film stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth, and Huma Qureshi in key roles.

On Day 3, which was the first Friday, Toxic collected ₹26.60 crore in India net, with the film recording around 19,390 shows. However, the Friday collection witnessed a 29.3% drop compared with Thursday's net collection of ₹37.65 crore.

The Hindi version of the film contributed around ₹23 crore gross and ₹19.15 crore net, while the Kannada version collected approximately ₹6 crore gross and ₹5 crore net. The Tamil version earned around ₹87 lakh gross and ₹75 lakh net, and the Telugu version contributed ₹1.75 crore gross and ₹1.50 crore net.

The film's budget is reportedly around ₹500 crore, although the makers have not officially revealed the figure. The 29.3% Friday drop is a concern, particularly because Friday usually benefits from the start of the weekend.

Toxic has received mixed to negative reviews from critics and the audience. The film's weak screenplay and direction, lack of emotional connection, and length have been cited as major drawbacks.

Despite the criticism, the film's strong opening and worldwide collections are a significant achievement. A strong Saturday and Sunday would be crucial for the film to maintain its momentum.

The film's performance will be closely watched in the coming days to see if it can sustain its collections and emerge as a commercial success.

The success of Toxic will also have implications for the film industry, as it will indicate the audience's appetite for big-budget films with bold themes and storylines.

In conclusion, Toxic has had a impressive opening weekend, but its long-term success will depend on its ability to sustain its collections and appeal to a wider audience.