Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups opened in India with advance bookings that began in the early hours on Friday, and within 48 hours has already crossed Rs 18 crore, surpassing several big titles at comparable pre-sales stages in the process.

The film is a pan-India release directed by Geetu Mohandas, featuring an ensemble that includes Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Tara Sutaria, Huma Qureshi, and Rukmini Vasanth.

Industry projections by language suggest Kannada could contribute around 29-30 crore, Hindi 32-37 crore, Telugu 11-12 crore, and Malayalam/Tamil together about 10 crore.

Early audience reactions are circulating on social platforms like X, though these are initial and not definitive assessments.

Promoters emphasize a female voice in the film and urge women in the audience to watch, arguing it will resonate strongly with them.

The makers stress the film offers a distinct perspective on women, noting the director is a woman and aiming for a bold, director-driven vision.

During a recent event, Yash paused proceedings to address safety after stage equipment failed, urging fans to move away from speaker stands.

The press kit includes links to related media, including a trailer and notes about M9 Reviews’ coverage within a broader review ecosystem.

Distributors are requesting audiences avoid recording scenes or sharing spoilers to protect the theatrical experience for first-time viewers.

The first reviews ahead of release are mixed, with some praising depth and others calling the film dull or overly derivative of Animal.

Co-star Huma Qureshi was seen praising Yash during promotions, contributing to positive fan reception.

There is some industry chatter questioning whether Gulf markets were being used to avoid a clash with Dhurandhar 2, signaling cautious overseas expectations.