March is set to witness a major box office clash. On March 19, Dhurandhar: The Revenge and Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown Ups are slated for a theatrical release. Earlier, Adivi Sesh’s Dacoit was also scheduled for the same date but later postponed. While there was speculation that Toxic might shift its release, the latest reports suggest that its lead actor Yash has no such plans.
Toxic to not be postponed
March 19 coincides with Eid and Gudi Padwa/Ugadi festivities, and both films are aiming to capitalise on the holiday window. Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar: The Revenge reportedly enjoys stronger buzz in the Hindi belt due to the success of its first instalment. Meanwhile, Yash commands a massive fan base following the success of the KGF: Chapter 1 and KGF: Chapter 2 franchise.
Amid rumours that Yash was considering postponing Toxic to avoid the clash, a report by Variety India claims otherwise. A source stated that Yash has immense confidence in the film and is banking on long-term theatrical performance rather than just opening weekend numbers. The source also revealed that Toxic’s release date was announced back in December 2023, and fans have been eagerly awaiting his return to the big screen. The actor reportedly does not want to disappoint them by moving the date.
Yash irked with Dhurandhar makers
However, the report adds that Yash may not be entirely pleased with the team of Ranveer Singh-starrer Dhurandhar 2. He is believed to be upset that the makers did not inform him in advance about their Eid release plans before making the announcement public. “Toxic announced its date earlier. If Dhurandhar 2 was planning to release on the same day, they could have at least given him a courtesy call. The team feels that the Hindi film industry lacks the communication culture common in the southern industries,” the source added.
About Toxic
Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages, underscoring the film’s global ambition.
The film boasts a formidable technical lineup, with National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi behind the lens, music composed by Ravi Basrur, editing by Ujwal Kulkarni, and production design by TP Abid. The action sequences are mounted on a grand scale, choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry (John Wick), alongside National Award-winning action directors Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.
