Enters ₹200 Crore Club, Beats 'KGF 2', 'Animal' and 'Stree 2' on Opening Weekend

Rocking Star Yash has officially made his much-awaited return to the silver screen following the historic global success of KGF: Chapter 2, headlining the high-octane action thriller Toxic. Directed by Geetu Mohandas and featuring a star-studded ensemble cast including Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth alongside Yash in a powerful double role, the period gangster drama has taken the box office by storm. Despite experiencing a dip in daily collections following its massive opening due to mixed critical reviews, Toxic has successfully powered its way into the elite ₹200 crore club, rewriting box office history and outperforming several legendary blockbusters.Box Office Breakdown: How 'Toxic' Crossed ₹214 Crore in 5 DaysGenerating astronomical pre-release hype, Toxic took a monumental start at the domestic box office, opening to a staggering ₹101.10 crore on its very first day. However, as word-of-mouth spread and weekdays set in, the film experienced a noticeable downward trend in daily earnings. On its second day, collections dropped to ₹37.65 crore, followed by ₹27.20 crore on the third day and ₹25.15 crore on the fourth day.According to early trade tracking reports from SacNilk, the film managed to pull in a solid ₹23 crore on its fifth day (Sunday). This brings its cumulative 5-day extended opening weekend total to a massive ₹214.10 crore in India, proving that Yash's unmatched star power remains the primary driving force pulling audiences into theaters.Leaving 'KGF 2', 'Animal', and 'Stree 2' Behind in Opening Weekend RecordsDespite the fluctuating daily numbers, Toxic has cemented its name in record books by registering one of the most powerful opening weekends in Indian cinema history. According to data compiled by Bollywood Hungama, the film has comfortably surpassed the lifetime opening weekend collections of several iconic blockbusters, securing its position as the 6th highest opening weekend grosser at the Indian box office.Surpassing heavyweights like War (₹166.25 crore), Sultan (₹180.36 crore), KGF Chapter 2 (₹193.99 crore), Animal (₹201.76 crore), and Stree 2 (₹204.00 crore), Toxic stands tall alongside monumental hits like Dhurandhar The Revenge, Pushpa 2: The Rule, Jawan, and Pathaan. Furthermore, it has firmly established itself as the second-highest opening weekend film of 2026, trailing only behind Dhurandhar 2. As the film navigates its theatrical run, its record-setting opening weekend proves that period gangster dramas continue to hold immense sway over Indian moviegoers.