Movies Releasing This Week: Toxic Leads the Theatrical Slate

This week's theatrical releases in India are headlined by Yash's comeback film Toxic, which opens on August 26 with record advance bookings. No other wide release is competing with it this week, making Toxic the only true pan-India theatrical event between August 24 and 30. Below is the full breakdown of the new movies hitting Indian screens this week, with release dates, cast, genre, and box-office forecasts.

Updated: August 26, 2026

What is Toxic about?

Toxic is a psychological gangster drama set in post-independence Goa, following a gangster who navigates loyalty, morality, and redemption while dealing with family ties and violence. Directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film stars Yash in a dual role as Raya and his son Rumi, also known as Ticket.

Kiara Advani plays Nadia, Rumi's mother; Nayanthara plays Ganga, Raya's sister; Huma Qureshi plays Elizabeth; Tara Sutaria plays Rebecca; and Rukmini Vasanth plays Mellisa, an arms dealer. The cast also includes Akshay Oberoi, Sudev Nair, and Darrell D'Silva. The film is billed as "Toxic: A Fairytale for Grownups," and its official synopsis describes a world where violence and jealousy reign in post-independence Goa.

The music is composed by Ravi Basrur, Vishal Mishra, and Tanishk Bagchi. You can stream the full Toxic soundtrack list on our site.

When and where does Toxic release?

Toxic releases worldwide on August 26, 2026, in Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. The film has secured more than 400 screens in the UK, and its domestic rollout is expected to be massive.

According to Times of India, the India advance booking for day one reached Rs 43.64 crore by the afternoon of August 25, including block seats. The total advance across all global markets has crossed Rs 70 crore.

Box-office expectations for Toxic

Trade analysts expect Toxic to open with a worldwide gross above Rs 125 crore on day one, driven by Yash's pan-India appeal. In an exclusive chat with Times Now, analyst Ramesh Bala said, "Expectations from Toxic are extremely high, with Yash returning to the big screen after the phenomenal success of the KGF franchise. Given his enormous pan-India appeal and the buzz surrounding the film, Toxic has the potential to register a Rs 125 crore+ worldwide gross opening day."

The Hindi version is projected to net Rs 35-40 crore on day one, according to Hindustan Times, well above the early estimate of Rs 20 crore.

Here is the language-wise advance booking breakdown for Toxic's opening day in India, as reported by Sacnilk:

Yash himself has described the film with unusual candor: "Toxic is bold. Toxic is original. Toxic is ambitious. Toxic is path-breaking. Toxic will blow your mind. Beyond that, it's a movie that is very deep. Psychologically, what I believe is, art should always push you to the darkest corners and make you ask those uncomfortable questions about human relationships and what we go through psychologically in life. So it's a great film which will speak to you on a personal level also."

What else is releasing this week?

Beyond Toxic, there are no other major wide theatrical releases this week in India. Some regional films and re-releases may appear in limited circuits, but none have the scale or advance booking of Toxic.

If you are also looking for OTT options, the sister network has a separate list, but this roundup stays focused on theatrical. For a detailed day-by-day breakdown of Toxic's box-office numbers, see our Toxic Movie Box Office Collection 2026: Day 1 Records.

How does Toxic compare to KGF Chapter 2?

Comparisons between Toxic and KGF Chapter 2 are inevitable, given both are Yash-led pan-India action dramas. KGF 2 set a massive benchmark in the Hindi market, and matching it is difficult but not impossible, according to Ramesh Bala. The advance booking for Toxic is strong, but whether it can outperform KGF 2's opening day remains to be seen. The first-day collections will clarify the gap, and we will update this page with the latest numbers.

Frequently asked questions

When does Toxic release in theatres?

Toxic releases worldwide on August 26, 2026, in Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

What is the budget of Toxic?

According to Times of India, the film is made on a budget of around Rs 500 crore.

Which other movies are releasing this week?

Aside from Toxic, no other major wide theatrical release is scheduled in India this week. Only limited regional screenings or re-releases may be available.

What languages is Toxic available in?

Toxic releases in Kannada, English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.