Toxic Box Office: Noida Theatre Reportedly Records Zero Audience for 9 AM Show as Yash Film Faces Sharp Day 2 Drop

Yash’s highly anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is drawing attention for its reportedly uneven theatrical performance after a massive opening at the Indian box office.

The Geetu Mohandas directorial crossed the Rs 100 crore mark on its opening day, according to the box-office figures cited in reports. However, the film is said to have witnessed a substantial decline in collections on its second day, raising questions about whether the Yash-led project can maintain momentum over its first weekend.

Adding to the discussion around the film’s theatrical run, a morning screening at a leading multiplex chain in Noida reportedly had no audience for its 9 AM show on the third day of release. Another morning screening at 10:30 AM was reported to have attracted only five viewers in a theatre with a seating capacity of around 300.

The reported occupancy figures have become a major talking point, particularly because Toxic was among the most awaited Indian films of the year and arrived in theatres with considerable expectations.

Noida Morning Shows Reportedly See Extremely Low Footfall

According to reports circulating about the film’s third-day theatrical performance, a 9 AM screening of Toxic at a major theatre in Noida reportedly recorded zero audience members.

The following 10:30 AM screening was said to have had just five viewers.

Morning shows can often experience lower occupancy than afternoon and evening screenings, and the attendance at an individual theatre does not necessarily reflect the nationwide performance of a film. However, the reported figures have nevertheless generated significant discussion because of the scale of anticipation surrounding Toxic before its release.

The film was positioned as one of the biggest releases of the year, marking another major big-screen project for Yash following the extraordinary success and nationwide popularity of the KGF franchise.

As a result, expectations surrounding the film’s opening, occupancy and long-term box-office run were particularly high.

Toxic Reportedly Collects Rs 101.10 Crore Nett on Opening Day

Despite the subsequent decline, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups reportedly had a powerful start at the Indian box office.

According to figures attributed to Sacnilk, the film earned Rs 101.10 crore nett in India on its opening day, crossing the Rs 100 crore mark immediately after its theatrical debut.

The massive opening placed the film among the major box-office stories of the year and reflected the substantial anticipation surrounding Yash’s return to the big screen.

However, the second-day numbers reportedly painted a different picture.

The film is said to have earned Rs 36.40 crore nett in India on Thursday, representing a sharp decline of approximately 64% from its opening-day collection.

With the reported Day 1 and Day 2 figures combined, Toxic had accumulated approximately Rs 137.50 crore nett in India in its first two days.

Box-office numbers from trade-tracking platforms and early estimates can be revised, and the final official figures may differ.

Day 2 Occupancy Reportedly Falls to 26.6%

The film reportedly registered an overall occupancy of 26.6% across 19,413 shows on Thursday.

The sharp decline from the opening day has led to increased scrutiny of the film’s ability to sustain its theatrical run.

For a large-scale production with substantial pre-release expectations, the opening weekend is particularly important. While a huge first-day collection can create headlines, the long-term performance of a film is often shaped by audience word of mouth, repeat viewing, regional response and the stability of collections after the initial rush.

The coming days could therefore prove crucial for Toxic.

A strong recovery over the weekend could help the film regain momentum, while continued declines in occupancy could put additional pressure on its overall theatrical performance.

Hindi Version Reportedly Leading the Film’s Domestic Performance

According to the reported language-wise performance, Toxic is currently said to be doing better in the Hindi market than in Kannada, which is the film’s original language.

The Telugu version has also reportedly contributed significantly to the film’s overall domestic numbers.

Meanwhile, the Tamil and Malayalam versions are said to have recorded comparatively lower collections.

The multi-language release strategy gave Toxic access to audiences across several major Indian markets. However, box-office performance can vary considerably from one region to another depending on local audience preferences, screen allocation, competition and word of mouth.

The reported strength of the Hindi version underlines Yash’s growing pan-Indian appeal, particularly following the nationwide success of the KGF films.

High Expectations Surrounded Toxic Before Release

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups was officially announced in 2023 and quickly became one of the most discussed upcoming projects in Indian cinema.

The film brought together Yash and filmmaker Geetu Mohandas, creating curiosity about the kind of cinematic world the project would explore.

The scale of the production, its prominent cast and Yash’s popularity contributed to significant anticipation in the months leading up to its theatrical release.

The film was produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash under KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations LLP, respectively.

The project features Yash in dual roles as Raya and Ticket and has an ensemble cast that includes Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth.

With several major names associated with the film, Toxic entered theatres as one of the industry’s biggest releases.

Audience Response Remains a Major Factor

Following its theatrical debut, the film reportedly received mixed reactions from sections of the audience.

Some discussions around the film have focused on its depiction of violence and sensuality, while other viewers have reportedly expressed concerns about the film’s emotional depth.

At the same time, reactions to major films can vary widely across audiences and regions. Social media conversations and early reactions do not always provide a complete picture of a film’s overall reception.

The true impact of audience response is generally reflected over the course of several days through box-office trends, theatre occupancy and the film’s ability to maintain collections beyond its initial opening.

For Toxic, the sharp reported Day 2 decline and the reports of low attendance at certain morning shows have intensified the conversation around the film’s theatrical journey.

Can Toxic Recover Over the Weekend?

The next phase of the film’s box-office run will be closely watched.

A significant opening day has already demonstrated the strong initial interest surrounding the project. The bigger challenge, however, will be sustaining that interest beyond the first-day rush.

Weekend collections, especially Saturday and Sunday, could play an important role in determining whether Toxic can stabilise after its reported second-day decline.

It is also worth noting that isolated reports of empty shows should not be treated as a complete representation of a film’s nationwide box-office performance. Individual theatres can have dramatically different occupancy levels based on location, show timings, local demand and screen distribution.

Nevertheless, the reported Noida morning shows have attracted attention because they come at a time when the film’s overall box-office trend is already under scrutiny.

Toxic’s Box Office Journey Faces a Crucial Test

With an opening-day collection reportedly crossing Rs 100 crore nett in India, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups began its theatrical journey on a strong note.

However, the reported fall to Rs 36.40 crore nett on Day 2, combined with reports of extremely low occupancy at some individual screenings, has shifted attention towards the film’s sustainability at the box office.

The coming days will offer a clearer picture of whether the Yash-led film can recover and build a successful long-term theatrical run.

For now, Toxic remains one of the most closely watched box-office stories, with its strong opening, sharp second-day drop and reported low attendance at selected shows creating a contrasting picture of its early theatrical performance.