Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Nov 14: Actor Huma Qureshi recently found herself in a humorous exchange with comedian Samay Raina during her appearance on his show 'India's Got Latent', where the two traded playful remarks about Yash-starrer 'Toxic' and its box-office performance.
During the episode, Samay took a dig at the film, joking that guests usually appear on his show before their movies flop, but Huma was the first to visit after delivering a box-office disappointment.
Huma was quick to respond, saying, "I just acted in a movie named Toxic; you're literally toxic in life."
Samay replied, "But at least people watch me."
The exchange continued as Huma referred to the possibility of people watching the show out of dislike, suggesting that even hate-watching could contribute to its popularity. Samay responded by joking that the same could be said about 'Toxic'. He also made a remark about the intimate scenes shown in the film's trailer.
Huma further teased Samay for politely inviting guests to the show before making fun of them during the episode. Their exchange has brought renewed attention to the film and its theatrical performance.
According to figures reported by Sacnilk, 'Toxic' collected Rs 250.13 crore net in India, with its domestic gross standing at Rs 298.51 crore. Its overseas earnings were reported at Rs 43.75 crore, taking the worldwide gross to Rs 342.26 crore in 37 days.
The film opened with Rs 101.10 crore net in India on its first day but witnessed a significant decline in collections in the following days. It reportedly had a production budget of around Rs 450 crore, excluding publicity and release expenses.
Directed by Geetu Mohandas, 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups' features Yash in the lead role, alongside Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria. Huma plays the character Elizabeth.
The action drama was released in theatres on August 26, 2026, and received mixed reactions from viewers, with discussions surrounding its violence, portrayal of women and storyline.