Aditya Dhar Extends Support to Yash’s 'Toxic' Amid Mixed Reviews, Putting Past Box Office Clash Rumors to Rest
Director Aditya Dhar, the creative mastermind behind the blockbuster Dhurandhar franchise, has surprised the film fraternity by publicly praising South superstar Yash's much-discussed venture, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Despite initial speculations surrounding a potential high-profile box office clash between Toxic and Dhurandhar 2—which was ultimately averted when release schedules shifted—Aditya Dhar has stepped forward to cheer for Yash's cinematic endeavor as the movie navigates a complex theatrical journey.
A Public Gesture of Support Amid Mixed Critical Reception
Taking to his official Instagram handle, Aditya Dhar shared the promotional poster of Toxic, accompanied by Yash’s name alongside warm heart and handshake emojis. The gesture has gone viral across digital platforms, signaling camaraderie among industry creators rather than box office rivalry.
Yash's Toxic entered theaters worldwide on August 26, carrying massive expectations following a thunderous initial wave. While the film generated an astronomical opening buzz, crossing ₹150 crore globally on day one, it subsequently encountered a mixed wave of reviews from critics and audiences alike. Despite early box office momentum, the high-budget entertainer has faced an uphill battle in maintaining sustaining collections against its massive production scale.
Box Office Performance and Financial Trajectory of 'Toxic'
With a reported multi-crore budget touching ₹500 crore, Toxic has witnessed fluctuating box office fortunes during its first week in cinemas. After breaking records with a sensational start, the film collected roughly ₹230 crore domestically and crossed the ₹315 crore mark globally by its seventh day. While early predictions drew comparisons with heavy-hitting franchises like Dhurandhar 2, support from celebrated directors like Aditya Dhar has offered a positive morale boost to the core team behind Toxic as they eye steady mid-week recoveries.
