Toxic is reportedly set to open with around ₹50 crore nett in the Hindi market, a rare feat for an Indian film, especially a Kannada release. The number reflects the massive craze Yash has built across the Hindi belt following the blockbuster success of KGF and KGF 2, establishing him as a pan India star.

Apple has launched a new Polishing Cloth priced at $9, which roughly translates to ₹860. The accessory is designed for cleaning Apple displays and comes at a lower price than the previous $19 version. Despite being a simple cleaning product, its pricing has once again sparked interest among Apple users and fans.

Rakhi celebrations were held at the YSR Congress Party central office in Tadepalli, where several women and former public representatives met former CM YS Jagan and tied rakhis to him. They also offered sweets and exchanged festive greetings. Jagan reciprocated their wishes, spoke warmly with them and enquired about their families’ well being.

Meta is set to introduce a two hour daily limit on Instagram and Facebook for children under a record $17.1 billion settlement with 29 states over social media addiction claims. New measures include mandatory breaks, nighttime restrictions, school hour limits, stronger age checks, safer content controls, parental tools and restrictions on social comparison features.

Toxic is set to cross the ₹100 crore mark in tracked India gross on its opening day, making it the biggest opening day for an Indian film in 2026 after Dhurandhar 2 while Worldwide number may reach 125Cr as per trade reports.

Irumudi is continuing its sensational box office run, emerging as the clear leader among recent Telugu releases on the first Tuesday. The film collected a massive ₹12 crore gross across India, comfortably staying ahead of many films including Pan india. The strong weekday hold further proves Irumudi's blockbuster momentum.

As Telugu bookings opened, Toxic gained solid momentum. As per trade reports, worldwide Day 1 advance sales have crossed ₹65 crore, and the buzz is continuing to grow. A ₹120 crore-plus opening is very much on the cards, while the film could go even higher if it receives positive talk from the early shows.

Ram Pothineni’s directorial debut Rapo 23 is progressing at a brisk pace, with the shoot already underway. The film is said to be a psychological thriller, and “Eka – The Lone Wolf” is reportedly being considered as the title. If finalized, the title perfectly fits the intense nature of the project.

Yash’s Toxic is creating massive buzz ahead of its release, with all India advance bookings crossing the ₹50 crore mark. With Telugu bookings now open, the film is witnessing strong momentum across languages. The advance sales suggest that Toxic is already nearing the ₹50 crore mark in India alone before hitting screens.

A funny box office observation has emerged at ART Cinemas, owned by Raviteja and Asian Suniel. Despite Irumudi being Raviteja’s own film and enjoying a strong run, it has five shows scheduled tomorrow, while Yash’s Toxic gets 10 shows across the same theatre chain. The unusual show count has caught attention.

The Supreme Court has granted interim protection from arrest to journalist Abhisek Upadhyay in a case registered by Ghaziabad Police over an alleged road rage incident. The court directed police to provide him a copy of the FIR and asked him to approach the Allahabad High Court for appropriate relief.

Karnataka has suspended food licences linked to three major online platforms after Toxic Datura was allegedly sold as food. Amazon, Swiggy and BigBasket are facing action, while authorities have ordered the immediate removal of Datura listings. The move comes amid concerns over the dangerous plant being misrepresented and sold through online channels.

Raviteja’s Irumudi has collected ₹85 crore in its first four days and is set to cross the ₹100 crore mark on Day 5, which is nothing short of sensational. The film remains firmly in the race for ₹150 crore despite Toxic releasing on Wednesday. With no theatre issues, even the ₹200 crore mark cannot be ruled out.

The Airports Authority of India is planning a fifth terminal at Chennai International Airport with a capacity of 20 million passengers annually. The new terminal, proposed between the airport’s two runways, could take Chennai’s combined capacity to 55 MMPA, following the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to scrap the long-pending Parandur airport project.

Malayalam blockbuster Bethlehem Kudumba Unit is set to expand its reach with dubbed Telugu and Tamil versions hitting cinemas on September 4. The film, which has already created strong buzz in Malayalam, will now target audiences across the two southern markets, making its theatrical release a wider South Indian affair.

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has announced a nationwide peaceful protest march in New Delhi on September 5, alleging that the Centre failed to honour commitments made on July 25. The march will begin at India Gate and head towards Delhi Police Headquarters, led by families of deceased NEET victims and police brutality victims.

Former YSRCP minister Karumuri Venkata Nageswara Rao has been sent to 14 days of judicial remand in connection with the Andhra Pradesh liquor scam case. The development comes as investigators intensify their probe into the alleged liquor policy irregularities, with the case involving several political leaders and officials.

A drone mishap at the Amaravati Championship inauguration in Tirupati left Andhra Pradesh Home Minister Anita with minor injuries. The drone reportedly lost battery power during the event and suddenly crashed. It struck Anita’s hand as she stood nearby, causing minor injuries. The incident briefly startled attendees at the venue.

Telangana BJP has launched a two-day hunger strike under its ‘Feesula Bakai – BJP Ladayi’ campaign, demanding the release of ₹12,000 crore in pending fee reimbursements affecting nearly 20 lakh students. State BJP president N Ramchander Rao said the protest was shifted to the party office after police denied permission for an outside demonstration.

Cyberabad police and veterinary officials seized 100 tonnes of chicken waste during raids across the commissionerate on Monday. Police said the waste was being sold to fish pond owners in Andhra Pradesh as feed. Veterinary officials warned that consuming fish raised on chicken waste could pose serious health risks, including cancer concerns.