Toxic Advance Booking Race Picks Up Pace

Article by Satya Published on: 12:20 pm, 22 August 2026

Rocking Star Yash’s Toxic is already creating a massive buzz at the box office even before its theatrical release. The highly anticipated action thriller has sold close to 350K advance tickets on BookMyShow within just 24 hours of bookings opening, an impressive feat considering that the film is scheduled to hit cinemas on August 26. Dil Raju is releasing the movie in the Telugu states, where it is also expected to register a huge opening.

Advance bookings opened nationwide yesterday, and the ticket count has been climbing rapidly ever since, not just inKarnataka, but in Telugu states and other parts of the country. The extraordinary early demand suggests that Toxic is heading for an earth-shattering start at the box office.

BookMyShow’s interest meter has also crossed the million mark, underlining the tremendous curiosity surrounding the film. The buzz has been further fuelled by the striking promotional material released by the makers.

Several factors are contributing to the film’s strong advance demand. Yash is returning to the big screen after the phenomenal success of KGF: Chapter 2, while director Geetu Mohandas’ distinctive treatment, the gangster backdrop and the film’s ambitious scale have created strong curiosity among audiences. Its release across multiple Indian languages and premium formats, including IMAX, is further adding to its theatrical appeal.

For now, the advance booking trend sends out a clear message- Yash is back, and Toxic is making its presence felt well ahead of its release. Adding further momentum to the promotions, the team is hosting a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad today, with the entire team expected to attend.