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March 19 is shaping up to be a blockbuster weekend at the box office, with Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups and Dhurandhar: The Revenge both slated for release. The date falls during the festive Eid and Gudi Padwa/Ugadi holiday window, making it a lucrative opportunity for both films. Earlier, Dacoit had been scheduled for the same date but was postponed, while speculation continues about whether Toxic will shift its release. According to reports from Variety India, Yash has no plans to move the film, banking instead on a strong long-term theatrical run rather than just opening-weekend numbers.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting Yash’s return after the massive success of the KGF franchise, and the film’s release was announced as far back as December 2023. Moving the date now could risk disappointing them. However, the report also highlights some friction between the Toxic team and the makers of Dhurandhar 2, starring Ranveer Singh. The tension reportedly stems from a lack of prior communication, with a source noting, “Toxic announced its date earlier. If Dhurandhar 2 was planning the same Eid release, a courtesy call would have helped.” The team feels that the Hindi film industry lacks the kind of communication culture common in southern industries.

On the content and production side, both films bring significant strengths. Dhurandhar: The Revenge, directed by Aditya Dhar, enjoys strong buzz in the Hindi heartland following the success of its first installment. Meanwhile, Toxic carries formidable pan-India appeal thanks to Yash’s previous hits. The film also boasts a stellar technical lineup: cinematography by National Award winner Rajeev Ravi, music by Ravi Basrur, editing by Ujwal Kulkarni, production design by TP Abid, and large-scale action sequences choreographed by Hollywood stunt director JJ Perry, alongside National Award-winning duo Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.

For now, all signs point to Toxic holding firm on its March 19 release, setting the stage for one of the biggest theatrical clashes of the year.