Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has entered its third week with a noticeable slowdown at the box office. On Day 15, the film recorded an estimated ₹0.60 crore net collection in India, according to industry-tracking data, taking its India net total to around ₹247.85 crore. Its worldwide gross has reached approximately ₹339.32 crore. 

The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, also stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara and Tara Sutaria. Despite the scale of the project and Yash's strong fan following, Toxic has struggled to maintain the momentum of its opening phase.

Toxic Day 15 Box Office Collection

According to Sacnilk's latest tracking, Toxic earned around ₹0.60 crore net across 1,322 shows in India on its 15th day. The film's India gross stood at approximately ₹295.82 crore, while the overseas gross was estimated at ₹43.50 crore. Together, these figures put the worldwide gross at ₹339.32 crore. 

The Times of India also reported the ₹339.32 crore worldwide figure and noted that the film's Day 15 performance declined by about 20 per cent compared with the previous day. 

Third-Week Collection Trend Remains Weak

The latest numbers indicate that Toxic is finding it increasingly difficult to sustain theatrical momentum. The film had a much stronger opening, but collections dropped substantially as it moved beyond the initial days.

Reports tracking the film's third-week performance have highlighted its struggle to cross the ₹250 crore mark in India net. Competition from newer releases has also affected its theatrical presence. 

Mirzapur: The Movie Adds to Competition

One of the films putting additional pressure on Toxic is Mirzapur: The Movie. The film opened strongly in India, crossing ₹20 crore gross on its first day according to industry tracker Sacnilk data cited by The Indian Express. 

With audiences having more new theatrical options, Toxic has seen its collections fall sharply during its third week.

Yash's Big-Screen Comeback Faces Box Office Test

Toxic arrived with considerable expectations because of Yash's popularity following the KGF franchise. The film's ambitious scale and ensemble cast had generated substantial pre-release interest.

However, the theatrical response has been mixed, and the box-office trajectory has not matched the level of anticipation surrounding the project. Recent reports have also discussed the criticism faced by the film after its release. 

At this stage, the ₹339.32 crore worldwide gross represents the film's reported cumulative performance, but its slowing daily collections suggest that its remaining theatrical run could be increasingly dependent on sustaining shows and audience interest.

What Next for Toxic?

With Day 15 collections falling to around ₹60 lakh net in India, Toxic will need a significant improvement over the coming days to reverse its current trend.

For now, the film has crossed the ₹300 crore worldwide mark, but the much more closely watched milestone is its final theatrical total and whether it can substantially increase its India net collection before its run winds down.

Trisha arrived at a Chennai theatre along with a group of friends to watch the film on its opening day. As she exited after the screening, hundreds of fans gathered outside the venue, leading to a brief security challenge as police personnel escorted the actress through the crowd to her vehicle.

Despite repeated questions from reporters waiting outside the theatre, Trisha chose not to comment on the film or Vijay’s farewell from cinema. She smiled briefly before leaving the venue without interacting with the media.

Her mother, Uma Krishnan, however, shared an emotional reaction while speaking to reporters. Reflecting on Vijay’s decision to step away from films, she said it felt disappointing that audiences would no longer get to watch him on the big screen and admitted that fans would miss him as an actor.

The emotional atmosphere surrounding Jana Nayagan has been driven not only by the film itself but also by the significance it carries in Vijay’s career. The actor had earlier announced that he would retire from acting to focus entirely on politics after completing the project, making the release a landmark moment for his fans.

Shortly after the screening, Trisha posted a photograph with her friends on social media, joking that they had "made it out alive" after experiencing the frenzy surrounding the film's release. She also described the experience as witnessing the excitement of Jana Nayagan one final time, a post that quickly attracted widespread attention online.

According to early trade estimates, Jana Nayagan has made a strong start at the domestic box office. The film reportedly collected around ₹42.70 crore net across India on its opening day, reflecting the enormous anticipation surrounding Vijay’s final appearance as a lead actor.

The release had originally been planned several months earlier but was delayed due to certification-related issues before finally arriving in theatres this week.

Across Tamil Nadu and several overseas markets, fans celebrated the release with special screenings, music, dance performances and large cut-outs of Vijay outside cinema halls. Videos circulating on social media showed enthusiastic supporters gathering from early morning to mark the occasion, while some fans reportedly travelled from abroad specifically to watch the actor’s farewell film in India.

For Vijay, Jana Nayagan represents the conclusion of an acting career spanning more than three decades. Over the years, he established himself as one of Tamil cinema’s biggest commercial stars through a long list of blockbuster films and a massive fan following that extended well beyond South India.

With his full-time entry into politics now expected, the film is widely being viewed as both a farewell to his cinematic journey and the beginning of a new chapter in public life.

Whether measured through the emotional reactions of audiences, the packed theatres or the strong opening-day collections, Jana Nayagan has already emerged as one of the most significant releases of the year, closing the curtain on Thalapathy Vijay’s celebrated film career while leaving fans with memories they are unlikely to forget.

Lyari Residents Seek Share of Blockbuster Collections

Pakistan’s Lyari locals claim a portion of the film’s ₹1,200 crore success, citing damage to their region’s image and demanding funds for infrastructure.

A fresh controversy has erupted around the superhit film ‘Dhurandhar 2’. Residents of Karachi’s Lyari neighbourhood have staked a claim on the movie’s massive box office revenue. They are demanding a cut from the Dhurandhar 2 earnings to rebuild their locality.

Viral Video Sparks Demand

The demand surfaced through a viral video on ‘Comparison TV’ YouTube channel. Local citizens were seen reacting to the film’s unprecedented success. They argued that since the film uses their backyard as a backdrop, they deserve financial compensation.

Box Office Blitz

The action thriller has shattered records since its release. The film has reportedly grossed over ₹1,200 crore within just ten days. Its prequel, ‘Dhurandhar’, had previously collected over ₹1,300 crore globally. The current India News Update confirms the sequel is on track to break all-time industry records.

The Lyari Link

The film’s plot is heavily rooted in the gang wars of Lyari. It depicts the power struggle and enmity between two fictional gangs based in the area. Locals feel the portrayal, while popular, has stigmatised their community.

A Demand for ₹500 Crore

In the viral clip, one resident demanded a specific sum of ₹500 crore. He insisted this money is required to fix broken roads and sewage lines. Another person went further, asking for 70-80% of the total earnings. “If they earn thousands of crores showing our fights, they must fix our streets,” a resident said.

Official Reactions Awaited

There has been no official response from the film’s director, Aditya Dhar, or the producers. Indian legal experts suggest such a demand holds no standing in Indian courts. However, the controversy has become a major Public Interest Story on social media.

Analysis of the Absurd Claim

The demand highlights a unique reaction to cross-border art. While the film enjoys blockbuster status in India, the reaction in Lyari shows a sense of economic grievance. Industry analysts see this as a publicity stunt rather than a serious legal battle.

What Next for the Makers

The makers are currently focused on the film’s international release. They are unlikely to entertain this Government Updates-style demand from private citizens. For now, the Trending News India remains focused on the film’s historic run. Audiences continue to flock to theatres, seemingly unbothered by the cross-border noise.