The box office trajectory for the mega-budget action drama Toxic has taken a sharp downward turn on its ninth day, marking a noticeable slowdown for the pan-India release. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Geetu Mohandas and starring superstar Yash in the lead role alongside a prominent star cast including Nayanthara and Kiara Advani, the film registered a massive opening of over ₹101 crore domestic net on its first day, making it one of the largest Indian openings of the year. However, following its initial explosive weekend momentum, the action thriller struggled to maintain strong hold in theatres through the weekdays, gradually slipping into single-digit daily tallies. On day nine, early estimates indicate that the film managed to pull in only around ₹3 crore across all language versions, bringing its domestic net collections near the ₹238 crore mark while its global total continues to push past ₹320 crore.
In a surprising trade turn, the small-budget devotional film Hanuman Ansh has managed to outpace the big-ticket spectacle at the domestic box office. Made on a modest production budget with no massive star attachments, the film centered around Neem Karoli Baba has witnessed extraordinary word-of-mouth growth and generated steady, higher daily earnings compared to Toxic during recent shows. While mixed audience reactions, polarizing narrative choices, and stiff opposition from lower-budget competitors have impacted Toxic’s long-term legs, the makers are now preparing to release a streamlined English-language cut in select Indian markets to revive viewer interest ahead of upcoming weekend theatrical competition.