📌 Key Points
- Yash’s ‘Toxic’ secured a ₹120 crore distribution deal in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
- ‘Toxic’ and ‘Dhurandhar 2’ will clash at the box office on March 19.
- KGF 2 earned ₹137.39 crore in AP and TG, showcasing Yash’s popularity.
- ‘Dhurandhar 2’ will be released in South Indian languages to broaden its reach.
Yash’s highly anticipated film ‘Toxic’ has landed a massive distribution deal in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, giving it a competitive advantage over Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar 2’. The two films are set for a major box office showdown.
Toxic’s Distribution Deal in Telugu States
Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups bagged a massive distribution deal in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana ahead of its clash with Ranveer’s Dhurandhar 2.
Next month, Yash ’s Kannada film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups and Ranveer Singh ’s Hindi film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, aka Dhurandhar 2, will clash at the box office on March 19. While all eyes were on the split of theatres in North India, it seems like shots were first fired in the South. The makers of Toxic, KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations bagged a massive distribution deal in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, gaining an edge over Dhurandhar 2 in the Telugu states.
KGF 2’s Success in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
“Yash stands as a formidable titan of Indian cinema, and post KGF 2, his market has only grown stronger across the world. The audience’s anticipation for his next film after KGF 2 has been building for a while now. With a four-year wait, the buzz and expectations around this film are massive. We at SVC are stoked to present this prestigious project and hope to continue collaborating with Yash on many more films,” said Dil Raju in a press statement about the acquisition.
Yash’s previous film KGF 2 had earned ₹ 137.39 crore of its ₹ 1000 crore domestic haul in AP and TG, versus ₹ 182.96 crore in Karnataka when it was released in 2023. Toxic was shot simultaneously in Kannada and English. However, it will also be dubbed and released in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi. Dhurandhar had collected approximately ₹ 65 crore in the Telugu states, despite releasing only in Hindi. But now, the sequel will also be released in South Indian languages for a wider reach.
Dhurandhar 2’s Push into South Indian Languages
While this deal has seemingly given Toxic an edge over Dhurandhar 2 in the Telugu market, it remains to be seen who emerges on top. Toxic is directed by Geetu Mohandas, and Dhurandhar 2 is helmed by Aditya Dhar.
The distribution deal gives ‘Toxic’ an early lead, but ‘Dhurandhar 2’s’ release in multiple languages could level the playing field. The ultimate box office winner remains to be seen as both films vie for audience attention.
