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Despite opening to strong collections and eyeing a worldwide day-one gross of nearly Rs 100 crore, Yash’s much-hyped Pan-India film Toxic has been receiving largely negative reviews from critics and audiences alike.

The impact is already visible in Mumbai, where several shows have reportedly been reduced by nearly 20% on the second day.

Trade circles believe the film’s mixed word of mouth has affected occupancy levels, prompting exhibitors to trim screenings.

While Toxic has benefited from massive pre-release hype and Yash’s star power, its long-term box-office performance will now depend heavily on weekend collections.