Yash has once again proved that his popularity is no longer limited to the Kannada film industry. His latest release Toxic has made a roaring start at the Indian box office, with its Hindi version collecting a massive ₹55.40 crore nett on the opening day. The figure makes Toxic the second biggest Hindi opener of 2026 so far, trailing only Dhurandhar 2.
The opening is particularly significant because it marks another major milestone in Yash’s journey in the Hindi market. While his earlier films gradually built his fan base across India, Toxic has now delivered an opening that puts the actor firmly among the biggest crowd-pullers in Hindi-speaking territories.
The ₹55.40 crore opening also means that Toxic has surpassed the first-day Hindi collection of Yash’s blockbuster KGF Chapter 2. The 2022 action drama opened its Hindi version at ₹53.95 crore nett. Toxic has managed to edge past that figure, showing just how dramatically Yash’s box office power has grown over the years.
The comparison becomes even more striking when looking at KGF Chapter 1. When the first KGF arrived in 2018, its Hindi version collected just ₹2.10 crore on the opening day. From ₹2.10 crore with KGF to ₹53.95 crore with KGF Chapter 2 and now ₹55.40 crore with Toxic, Yash’s Hindi-market journey has been nothing short of remarkable.
While the Hindi numbers have grabbed headlines, the Kannada version of Toxic has also reportedly enjoyed a superb opening. The strong response across languages underlines the pan-Indian appeal that Yash has built, with audiences turning up for the actor beyond his home market.
The opening-day performance also puts considerable attention on the film’s Day 2 business. A huge first day can create enormous expectations, but the Thursday numbers will provide an early indication of how well Toxic is holding its audience after the initial rush. The film’s performance over the next few days will be crucial in determining whether the strong start develops into an even bigger box office run.
For Yash, however, the numbers already represent another important achievement. KGF transformed him into a pan-Indian star, KGF Chapter 2 established his ability to command a huge Hindi opening, and Toxic has now taken that momentum a step further. Beating KGF Chapter 2 in the Hindi opening-day race is a clear sign that his audience has continued to expand.
The ₹55.40 crore opening also gives Toxic a strong position among the biggest Hindi openers of 2026. With only Dhurandhar 2 ahead of it, the film has entered the box office race at full speed and will now look to convert its spectacular start into sustained business.
All eyes are now on Thursday’s Day 2 collection. If Toxic manages to maintain strong momentum after its monster opening, Yash could be looking at another major box office success in what has already become an impressive pan-Indian journey.