Toxic Day 2 Hindi Box Office: Yash Starrer Collects Rs 24 Crore After 55 Percent Drop
The Geethu Mohandas directorial Toxic, headlined by Yash, experienced a sharp decline in theatrical earnings on its second day at the box office. Early estimates indicate that the Hindi release experienced a drop of approximately 55 percent on Thursday, bringing in between Rs 23 crore and Rs 25 crore.
What Happened
Following a robust opening day of Rs 50.31 crore on Wednesday, earnings for Toxic dropped to roughly Rs 23 crore to Rs 25 crore on Thursday. This day-two performance brought the film’s cumulative two-day total to approximately Rs 75 crore. The decline was observed across both multiplexes and mass belts, with national multiplex chains recording a dip of around 50 percent, while mass-market circuits suffered steeper falls between 60 percent and 80 percent.
Key Highlights
- Opening Day Figures: Toxic launched with Rs 50.31 crore on Wednesday driven by Yash’s star appeal.
- Day Two Dip: Earnings dropped by approximately 55 percent on Thursday, generating Rs 23 crore to Rs 25 crore.
- Two-Day Aggregate: The cumulative domestic Hindi collection reached Rs 75 crore across its first two days.
- Circuit Variations: Multiplex business dropped by roughly 50 percent, while mass circuits declined by 60 to 80 percent.
- Comparative Pattern: The box office trajectory mirrors that of the Aamir Khan-starrer Thugs Of Hindostan, which opened at Rs 52.25 crore before falling to Rs 29.25 crore on day two.
Why This Matters
The second-day figures reflect how word-of-mouth impacts initial theatrical momentum. While pre-release anticipation and lead actor Yash’s popularity secured a high opening-day turnover exceeding Rs 50 crore, reports indicate that early audience feedback has not matched expectations. A sharp weekday contraction of over 50 percent—particularly steep in mass circuits—places early pressure on the film’s commercial performance, following a pattern previously seen during the release of Thugs Of Hindostan.
What to Watch Next
Attention now shifts to the extended Friday-to-Sunday holiday weekend. Observers will track whether Toxic stabilizes during these non-working days or faces further declines following its early weekday drops. Beyond this release, Yash’s upcoming slate includes the epic cinematic adaptation Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed the film Toxic?
The film is directed by Geethu Mohandas.
How much did Toxic earn on its first two days?
Toxic collected Rs 50.31 crore on Wednesday and between Rs 23 crore and Rs 25 crore on Thursday, reaching a two-day aggregate of Rs 75 crore.
Why are comparisons being drawn to Thugs Of Hindostan?
The comparison stems from a similar high-opening trajectory followed by a steep second-day drop. Thugs Of Hindostan debuted with Rs 52.25 crore before dipping to Rs 29.25 crore on its second day.
Source: Based on reporting from Bollywood Hungama.