Toxic has created a massive buzz at the box office even before the opening-day numbers are out. The Yash-starrer has crossed 1.62 million tickets in advance sales, going past the final BookMyShow pre-sales of Dhurandhar 2.
The numbers show the huge craze for Yash, but the film has not received the same kind of response from the audience. Toxic is getting a mixed response after its release.
The film looks rich on the big screen and has been mounted on a huge scale. Yash once again gives his all and looks massive in several scenes. The action portions and production values are also among the film’s positives.
However, the screenplay is where the film seems to lose its grip. The conflict and drama lack the required impact, while the film packs in too many action blocks and bold scenes without always giving them enough purpose. Some viewers also feel that the film could have benefited from tighter editing.
The Telugu dubbing feels unnatural in a few places, which may also affect the experience for the Telugu audience.
With such strong advance sales, Toxic is certain to get a big opening. The real test now is whether the mixed word of mouth affects its collections after the first day.
