Toxic, starring Yash in the lead role, has turned out to be one of the biggest disasters ever in the history of Indian cinema. Mounted on a colossal budget, the magnum opus started its run on a fantastic note, but thereafter, it fell like a pack of cards. Highly negative reviews and word-of-mouth turned it into a nightmare at the Indian box office. Amid this, it now has a chance to celebrate as it surpassed Peddi to become the highest-grossing South Indian film of 2026. Keep reading for a detailed report of day 24!
How much did Toxic earn at the Indian box office in 24 days?
The period gangster action thriller scored a dismal 6 lakh on its fourth Friday, day 24. Compared to day 23’s 14 lakh, it dropped by 57.14%, which was on the cards anyway. Overall, the film has earned 245.46 crore net at the Indian box office, which equals 289.68 crore gross. From here, it is heading for a lifetime collection of 245.9-246.1 crore net.
Here’s the week-wise collection breakdown in India (net):
- Week 1 – 235.05 crore (9 days)
- Week 2 – 8.94 crore
- Week 3 – 1.41 crore
- Day 24 – 6 lakh
Total – 245.46 crore
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Becomes 2026’s highest-grossing South Indian film in India
With 245.46 crore, Toxic has surpassed Ram Charan’s Peddi (244.64 crore net) to become the highest-grossing South Indian film of 2026 at the Indian box office. It’s a huge feat and clearly represents Yash’s star power, which helped the film score close to 250 crore despite poor reviews.
Take a look at the highest-grossing South Indian films of 2026 in India (net):
- Toxic – 245.46 crore (24 days)
- Peddi – 244.64 crore
- Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu – 218.47 crore
- Jana Nayagan – 198.32 crore
- Irumudi – 186.7 crore
More about the film
Toxic is directed by Geethu Mohandas and produced by Venkat K Narayana and Yash under the banner of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations LLP. The film also stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, Akshay Oberoi, Darrell D’Silva, Sudev Nair, Balaji Manohar, and Sanjeeda Shaikh. It was released on August 26, 2026.
Check out the day-wise worldwide collection breakdown of Toxic.
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