Entertainment
Toxic advance bookings hit Rs 35 crore worldwide ahead of Aug 26 release
Yash’s Toxic has crossed Rs 35 crore in worldwide advance bookings four days ahead of its August 26 release, making it the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2026 through pre-sales alone.
Yash’s upcoming film Toxic has hit Rs 35 crore in worldwide advance bookings, four days ahead of its release on August 26.
The strong pre-sales have made Toxic the highest-grossing Kannada film of 2026 through advance bookings alone, surpassing KD – The Devil’s final closing collection of Rs 33.01 crore.
In India, the film has crossed Rs 18.26 crore gross from advance bookings, with roughly 4.5 lakh tickets sold across the country so far.
The booking pace has been especially strong in the Hindi market, where the film has sold more than 60,000 tickets within the first 24 hours, surpassing early bookings for Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal.
Trade analysts, who had earlier projected a Rs 20 crore net opening in Hindi, now expect the film to significantly exceed that mark based on current booking momentum.
Toxic marks Yash’s first film since KGF: Chapter 2 nearly four years ago, and releases worldwide on August 26 across Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam.
Toxic is directed by Geetu Mohandas and produced through KVN Productions and Yash’s own banner, Monster Mind Creations.
The film has received an ‘A’ certificate from Indian censors and stars Yash in a dual role alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi.
In India alone, Toxic has crossed Rs 18.26 crore gross from advance bookings, with around 4.5 lakh tickets sold so far.
Karnataka has led ticket sales by a wide margin, contributing the bulk of the advance booking revenue ahead of the film’s release.
Toxic releases worldwide on August 26 across Kannada, Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam, marking Yash’s first film since KGF: Chapter 2 nearly four years ago.
The film’s Hindi advance booking alone has crossed 60,000 tickets within the first 24 hours, with trade watchers projecting an opening well beyond the initially estimated Rs 20 crore net range.
Photo by Bollywood Hungama, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Entertainment
Salman Khan celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi with family, friends
Salman Khan attended Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at brother Sohail Khan’s residence, drawing attention for his signature head-covering look amid a star-studded guest list.
Salman Khan celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with family and friends at brother Sohail Khan’s residence.
The actor’s appearance, in a blue striped shirt, light blue jeans and a white scarf over his head, drew significant fan attention.
Karan Johar, Maheep Kapoor, Iulia Vantur, Genelia Deshmukh and Seema Sajdeh were among the guests at the celebration.
Pooja Hegde, Neha Dhupia with Angad Bedi, and influencer Orry were also among those spotted at the gathering.
Salman later made an appearance at the Ambani family’s Ganpati celebrations at Antilia in Mumbai.
After the celebrations at his brother’s residence, Salman Khan reportedly made an appearance at the Ambani family’s Ganpati festivities at Antilia in Mumbai.
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai typically draw large gatherings at both private residences and public pandals across the city.
Bollywood celebrities visiting each other’s Ganpati celebrations during the festival has become an annual tradition, often generating significant media and fan attention.
The festival, which honours the elephant-headed deity Ganesha, is one of the most widely celebrated events in Maharashtra and across much of India.
Photos and videos from celebrity Ganpati visits are typically shared widely on social media by both fans and professional photographers present at the events.
The Ganesh Chaturthi festival period culminates in visarjan, the ceremonial immersion of Ganesha idols, usually observed with processions in cities across India.
Salman sported a blue striped shirt with light blue jeans and a white scarf worn over his head, which drew attention from fans and photographers at the event.
The head covering was seen by some as a way of concealing his look ahead of an upcoming film project.
Karan Johar, Maheep Kapoor, Iulia Vantur, Genelia Deshmukh and Seema Sajdeh were among the other attendees at Sohail Khan’s Ganpati celebrations.
Pooja Hegde, Neha Dhupia and her husband Angad Bedi, and social media influencer Orry were also spotted at the gathering.
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations (representative image), Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Entertainment
Chumbak premieres today: Neena Gupta leads new Netflix family comedy
Chumbak, a new family comedy series starring Neena Gupta, Sumeet Vyas and Deven Bhojani from the creators of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, premieres on Netflix on September 10.
Chumbak, a new family comedy led by Neena Gupta, premieres on Netflix today, September 10.
The series is created by Aatish Kapadia and JD Majethia, known for Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi, and also stars Sumeet Vyas, Deven Bhojani and Arjun Bijlani.
Gupta and Bhojani play Rajni and Kuku Merchant, a couple whose bickering masks a deep, lasting bond, while Vyas plays Aditya Khanna.
The show follows a multi-generational ensemble of neighbours through the chaos and warmth of everyday Indian community life.
Chumbak’s premiere adds to a busy week of Indian OTT releases, with The Revolutionaries and Ghamasaan also arriving on rival platforms.
The show’s creators, Aatish Kapadia and JD Majethia, have a long history of producing multi-generational family sitcoms for Indian television and streaming audiences.
Chumbak’s trailer has drawn attention for its ensemble comic chemistry, positioning the show as a spiritual successor to its creators’ earlier sitcom hits.
Netflix has increasingly invested in India-originated family comedy series as part of its regional content strategy, alongside dramas and crime thrillers.
The series joins a crowded September slate of Indian OTT releases, with period drama The Revolutionaries and dacoit thriller Ghamasaan also premiering on rival platforms this week.
Neena Gupta has had a prolific run across film and streaming in recent years, appearing in a wide range of comedic and dramatic roles.
Chumbak comes from the creators of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi, two of Indian television’s best-known sitcom franchises, known for their ensemble comic timing.
Sumeet Vyas plays Aditya Khanna in the series, while Neena Gupta and Deven Bhojani play Rajni and Kuku Merchant, a couple whose constant bickering masks a deep bond.
The show is set in an Indian neighbourhood and follows the everyday chaos, quirks and warmth of its residents across multiple generations.
Arjun Bijlani also features in a lead role in the series, rounding out an ensemble cast built around family and neighbourhood comedy.
Neena Gupta, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Entertainment
Mirzapur: The Movie collects Rs 25.15 crore on day 1
Mirzapur: The Movie collected Rs 25.15 crore net in India on its opening day, becoming the fourth-biggest Hindi opener of 2026 behind Dhurandhar 2, Toxic and Border 2.
Mirzapur: The Movie collected Rs 25.15 crore net in India on its opening day, ranking as the fourth-biggest Hindi opener of 2026.
The film posted a theatrical occupancy of 42.81% on September 4, a strong result for its theatrical debut.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh attributed the response to the Mirzapur franchise’s loyal fan base turning up in full strength.
Mirzapur trails Dhurandhar 2 (around Rs 99 crore), Toxic (around Rs 55 crore) and Border 2 (Rs 30 crore) among this year’s top openers.
The Janmashtami holiday and a weak second Friday for Toxic, at Rs 1.75 crore, both boosted Mirzapur’s opening-day numbers.
The film’s theatrical occupancy stood at 42.81% on opening day, a solid figure for a Hindi-language release competing in a crowded late-2026 slate.
Mirzapur: The Movie marks one of the more high-profile attempts to convert a hit streaming franchise into a full theatrical release, following the show’s three successful seasons on Amazon Prime Video.
The film stars the franchise’s original ensemble, including Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiya, Ali Fazal as Guddu Pandit and Divyenndu as Munna Bhaiya, alongside newer additions such as Ravi Kishan.
Analysts expect the film’s momentum to carry into the weekend, aided by the absence of major new theatrical competition in its release window.
The film released in both Hindi and Telugu on September 4, 2026, expanding its reach beyond the franchise’s traditional Hindi-speaking streaming audience.
The film’s opening places it fourth among 2026’s biggest openers, behind Dhurandhar 2 at roughly Rs 99 crore, Toxic at roughly Rs 55 crore and Border 2 at Rs 30 crore.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh said the response reflected the strength of the Mirzapur franchise’s fan base, noting that loyal viewers had turned up in full strength for the theatrical debut.
The film also benefited from the Janmashtami holiday, which added to footfall on its opening day.
Photo of Ravi Kishan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
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