'Toxic' vs 'Dhurandhar 2': Will Yash & Ranveer actually go head-to-head on March 19?

It has been a rough start to 2026 for KVN Productions. Yet to recover from the delay over the release of Thalapathy Vijay’s farewell film Jana Nayagan, they have hit another scheduling snag with the Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups.

With both Toxic and Aditay Dhar's sequel Dhurandhar 2 set for a March 19 release, audiences are bracing for one of the biggest box office clashes of 2026.

Insiders are saying that production house KVN is likely to push Toxic back a bit, not out of fear, but to ensure that both movies get the massive celebration they deserve at the cinema.

"It’s a strategic move, the goal is to keep 2026’s box office healthy by letting both films shine on their own terms rather than eating into each other’s audience," said an insider.

Despite the buzz, KVN Productions reiterated that they are sticking to its plans. The production house has rejected all delay rumours, confirming that Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups will release on March 19.

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is one of 2026’s biggest cinematic events, and the hype since that first teaser has been off the charts. There has been so much riding on this, not just because of Yash’s massive return, but because the teaser promised something unique.

Backed by Venkata K Narayana under the banner KVN Productions, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is directed by Geetu Mohandas and features a star-studded cast featuring Yash alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria.