Toxic 1st Day Collection- Hindi version takes a Terrific Start!

Four years after the blockbuster KGF 2, rocking star Yash has returned to the big screen with the much-awaited action thriller Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. The film released on Wednesday amid huge excitement of fans and as expected, took a terrific start at the box office with its dubbed Hindi version.

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic has received mixed reviews from critics as well as the audience due to unconvincing storyline, although the entire star cast has delivered brilliant performances. The response to the advance bookings was phenomenal, as a result, the film registered a monstrous opening despite mixed reactions.

On Wednesday, Toxic opened on a strong note in the morning. From the evening shows, it reported a boost in footfalls and managed to collect 54.50 crores nett with its dubbed Hindi version. With this, it has emerged as the second-highest opening Hindi film of the year and the biggest south-dubbed opener of all time; scored higher than KGF 2 Hindi

From the original Kannada version, Toxic raked 24 crores on day 1 and around 21.75 crores from rest of the versions in India. At the worldwide box office, it has grossed 150+ crores on first day including all versions. Typically, the earnings of films released mid-week drop after the first day; however, for a big-budget film like Toxic, it is crucial to maintain its momentum throughout the weekend.