Hanuman Ansh builds late-run momentum as Toxic heads toward OTT

Hanuman Ansh reached Rs 231.13 crore in India net collections after 40 days, while Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups led at Rs 249.37 crore after 21 days but slowed sharply. Hanuman Ansh is planning a Telugu dub and international release; Toxic is reportedly slated for ZEE5.

— Source publishedWed, 16 Sept, 2026, 09:04 IST·First seen Wed, 16 Sept, 2026, 09:31 IST·Source NDTV Profit

What happened

Hanuman Ansh sustained strong sixth-week box-office momentum, while Toxic slowed sharply after a Rs 100 crore-plus opening day. Toxic remains ahead in India net

Key facts

  • Hanuman Ansh: Rs 231.13 crore India net after 40 days
  • Hanuman Ansh: Rs 291.40 crore worldwide gross
  • Toxic: Rs 249.37 crore India net after 21 days
  • Toxic: Rs 341.39 crore worldwide gross
  • Toxic Day 21 collection: Rs 13 lakh, down 33.3% day-on-day

What changed

Hanuman Ansh sustained strong sixth-week box-office momentum, while Toxic slowed sharply after a Rs 100 crore-plus opening day. Toxic remains ahead in India net collections. Hanuman Ansh plans a Telugu dub and international release; Toxic is reportedly headed to ZEE5.

Why this matters

Hanuman Ansh’s long theatrical tail and planned Telugu/international expansion underscore the value of extending audience reach across markets, while Toxic’s ZEE5 move highlights the need to optimise cinema-to-streaming windows.

What to watch

  • Hanuman Ansh Telugu dub release date and first-week India net collections.
  • Hanuman Ansh overseas release footprint, especially Gulf, North America and Southeast Asian markets.
  • Toxic daily collection declines, theatre count reductions and confirmed ZEE5 streaming date.
  • ZEE5 app-download, subscription-promotion or social-engagement spikes around Toxic marketing.
  • Competing releases that reduce Hanuman Ansh screen availability or accelerate Toxic's OTT transition.