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Toxic becomes the 14th Indian film to reach 1 million BMS interests and the second for Yash after KGF 2
BY SACNILK
Yash is returning to the big screen with his upcoming project, Toxic, and the early metrics indicate a strong level of audience anticipation. According to recent tracking, the film has officially crossed 1 million interests on the BookMyShow platform. This is a significant milestone as it makes Toxic the 14th Indian film to reach this mark. For Yash personally, this is his second film to achieve this level of engagement, following the massive success of KGF Chapter 2. Take a look at the other titles that have crossed this threshold. Vikram – 2.3M Valimai – 2.2M KGF 2 – 2.1M Pushpa 2: The Rule – 2M Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire – 1.9M RRR – 1.7M Baahubali 2: The Conclusion – 1.5M Leo – 1.4M Kalki 2898 AD – 1.2M Adipurush – 1.1M War 2 – 1.1M Jana Nayagan – 1.1M Toxic – 1M+ (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The international market is also showing early signs of momentum. Data provided by Venky Box Office regarding USA premiere advance sales reveals that the film has grossed 146,251 dollars with six days still remaining before the first screenings. This collection comes from 6,787 tickets sold across 256 locations and 700 shows. When we look at the state-wise breakdown in the US, Texas is currently the leading market with 52,688 dollars in sales, followed by California at 23,791 dollars. These two states alone account for a significant portion of the early revenue. The language-wise distribution of these sales provides a clear look at the current audience demographics in the US. The Telugu version is leading with 83,580 dollars, which aligns with the fact that Telugu-speaking populations in hubs like Texas and California are traditionally the most active consumers of Indian cinema abroad. The Kannada version follows with 62,487 dollars, indicating that the Kannada diaspora is showing strong support for their home-industry star. In contrast, the Hindi version is currently at a much lower starting point of 184 dollars from just 12 tickets. This gap suggests that while Yash has a massive mass pocket following across India, the early international momentum is being driven primarily by South Indian regional bases. When compared to the pre-release trajectory of KGF 2, the current pace for Toxic appears noticeably slower. However, since full-fledged advance bookings have not yet opened across all major chains and territories, it is a wait-and-watch situation to see if the numbers pick up once the general audience starts booking closer to the premiere date. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Beyond the financial figures, the nature of the film’s content has become a major talking point due to recent censorship ratings. Toxic has received an 18 rating from the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC), which is the highest possible restrictive rating. The BBFC gave the film a 5/5 score for violence, sex, and injury detail, specifically flagging the production for depictions of threats, drugs, sexual violence, and self-harm. This makes it a notably more intense release than previous films like Dhurandhar, which also featured significant action sequences. This international rating aligns with the domestic certification, as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) in India has granted the film an 'A' certificate. The decision to maintain such high-intensity content suggests that the director, Geetu Mohandas, is leaning into a gritty, adult-oriented narrative style. This approach contrasts with the more traditional hero-centric spectacles and positions Toxic as a film intended for a mature audience.
