While the ‘Toxic’ teaser receives polarized feedback for its explicit “car scene,” ‘Dhurandhar’ officially becomes the 4th highest-grossing Indian film of all time.
The lines have been drawn for what trade analysts are calling the “mother of all box office clashes.” On March 19, 2026, the global box office will witness a collision between two of the biggest forces in Indian cinema: Yash’s neo-noir thriller Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups and Ranveer Singh’s high-octane sequel Dhurandhar 2 – Revenge.
With both films eyeing the lucrative Eid, Gudi Padwa, and Ugadi holiday window, the stakes have never been higher.
🔮 The Astrologer’s Verdict: ‘Dhurandhar 2’ vs. ‘Toxic’
Noted celebrity astrologer Prashanth Kini has stirred the pot with his recent predictions on X (formerly Twitter). When asked by fans about the outcome of this clash, Kini provided a blunt assessment:
“Rocking Star Yash’s next TOXIC will become HIT that’s all.. But won’t become another KGF…..!! DHURANDHAR-2 will outsmart TOXIC…!!”


Kini further predicted that while Dhurandhar 2 might earn more than Toxic, it may still struggle to surpass the “unrepeatable” lifetime collections of the first Dhurandhar film.
🎥 ‘Toxic’ Teaser: Swag, Violence, and Controversy
Released yesterday on Yash’s 40th birthday, the teaser titled Toxic: Introducing Raya has polarized the internet.
- The Praise: Fans are hailing Yash’s return as Raya, praising the “international quality” visuals and the chilling “Daddy’s Home” dialogue. Director Ram Gopal Varma even lauded Geetu Mohandas, stating no male director was “man enough” to present Yash with such raw intensity.
- The Backlash: A specific sequence involving an explicit intimate scene in a car—which triggers a bomb blast in a graveyard—has drawn sharp criticism. Some viewers labeled it “tacky” and “unnecessarily edgy,” questioning the creative choice of a female director known for progressive cinema.
- The Scale: Despite the mixed reviews, the teaser clocked over 15 million views across languages in less than 12 hours.
📈 ‘Dhurandhar’ Rewrites History
As the sequel looms, the original Dhurandhar continues its historic run. As of today, January 9, 2026, the film has officially surpassed the lifetime global collection of SS Rajamouli’s RRR (₹1,230 crore).
Current All-Time Global Leaderboard:
- Dangal: ₹2,070 cr
- Baahubali 2: ₹1,810 cr
- Pushpa 2: The Rule: ₹1,742 cr
- 🏆 Dhurandhar: ₹1,259 cr (and counting)
- RRR: ₹1,230 cr
The film is currently the #1 Hindi film of all time in India, having minted a domestic net of ₹831.40 crore, beating the record previously held by the Hindi version of Pushpa 2.

🗓️ The Clash at a Glance
| Feature | Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups | Dhurandhar 2 – Revenge |
| Lead Star | Yash | Ranveer Singh |
| Director | Geetu Mohandas | Aditya Dhar |
| Genre | Neo-Noir Action | Spy Thriller |
| Key Appeal | Yash’s first film in 4 years | Sequel to an all-time blockbuster |
| Target Audience | Pan-India (Strong South Grip) | Pan-India (Strong North/Global Grip) |
