Is Toxic Hype Greater Than Ustaad Bhagath Singh in Telugu States?

A surprising discussion is now happening in Telugu film circles. Usually, Telugu movies get the highest craze in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Telugu heroes always dominate the talk, especially big stars. But this time, things look different. Instead of a Telugu movie, a Kannada movie is getting more attention. What shocked many people more is that this discussion is happening when Pawan Kalyan has a film lined up for release.

The movie creating this buzz is Toxic, starring Kannada superstar Yash. After delivering a massive blockbuster with KGF Chapter 2, expectations around Yash’s next film are naturally high. Still, many people are surprised to see Toxic being discussed more than a Pawan Kalyan film in Telugu states.

What added fuel to this discussion is the news that Toxic has reportedly secured a ₹120 crore theatrical deal in AP and Telangana. This number quickly went viral on social media and became a hot topic among fans and trade circles. However, trade experts strongly say that this figure is not realistic. They believe the number was released mainly to create hype before the film’s release.

If we look at facts, the confusion becomes clear. Even KGF Chapter 2, which was a huge success across India, collected around ₹84 crore share in Telugu states during its full run. When such a big film could not cross ₹100 crore, many people are questioning how Toxic could achieve a ₹120 crore deal before release. Because of this, many feel the number is only a promotional strategy.

At the same time, Pawan Kalyan’s film Ustaad Bhagat Singh is scheduled to release on March 26, just one week after Toxic. Even with Pawan Kalyan’s massive fan base, trade circles say Toxic deal claims look even more doubtful.

Seeing more hype for a Kannada film than a Pawan Kalyan movie in Telugu states feels strange to many fans and many believe this would be fake.