The excitement surrounding Kannada superstar Yash’s highly anticipated action-thriller, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, has reached a fever pitch. Ahead of its theatrical release, advance bookings for the film have triggered a massive wave at the box office. Fans across major Indian cities are rushing to secure seats, driving ticket prices for premium formats to unprecedented heights.
City-Wise Ticket Prices and Booking Trends
The intense demand is most evident in metro cities, where luxury seating and specialized screen formats command premium rates:
- Bengaluru: Being Yash’s home territory, Bengaluru is seeing the highest demand. Recliner seats at luxury venues like INOX M5 City are priced between ₹2,000 and ₹3,600, while recliner tickets at standard PVR properties range from ₹700 to ₹1,600.
- Mumbai: In India’s financial capital, tickets at popular multiplexes are retailing between ₹1,800 and ₹2,100 for premium experiences, though entry-level standard screens start around ₹150.
- Delhi-NCR: Rates in the capital region remain relatively moderate. PVR IMAX tickets range from ₹600 to ₹700, while regular show tickets sell for ₹240 to ₹300.
- Other Markets: High demand and elevated pricing for IMAX and 4DX formats have also been recorded in Hyderabad, Pune, and Kochi.
Original Kannada Version Leads the Charge
Directed by Geethu Mohandas, Toxic is designed as a multi-language, pan-India release. Within just two days of opening advance sales, the film accumulated over ₹18 crore in gross bookings nationwide.
The original Kannada version dominates the overall collection, contributing over ₹9.5 crore. The Hindi dubbed version follows closely, generating more than ₹7.5 crore across standard 2D and IMAX formats. Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam versions are also posting steady figures across southern territories.
Star Cast and Pan-India Appeal
Marking Yash’s return to the big screen after the massive success of the KGF franchise, Toxic features a high-profile ensemble cast and a grand cinematic scale:
- Cast: Starring alongside Yash are Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.
- Direction & Writing: The action thriller is directed by Geethu Mohandas and co-written by Yash and Mohandas.
With strong fan support, a wide multi-language release, and favorable holiday timing, Toxic is poised for a strong opening at the global box office.
