Huma Qureshi says Dhurandhar 2–Toxic clash is a “win-win” for Indian cinema

Huma Qureshi says Dhurandhar 2–Toxic clash is a “win-win” for Indian cinema

• Huma Qureshi calls Dhurandhar 2 vs Toxic clash a win-win
• Both films release March 19, 2026, during Eid weekend
• Industry divided on box office impact of simultaneous releases

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Actress Huma Qureshi has weighed in on the much-anticipated box office clash between Dhurandhar 2 and Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown‑Ups, offering a positive perspective on what is shaping up to be one of the biggest theatrical face-offs of the year. Both films are slated to release on March 19, 2026, during the festive Eid weekend — a date traditionally known for drawing huge crowds to cinemas.

Speaking to Variety India, Huma, who stars in Toxic, described the clash as a “win-win situation” for the Indian film industry and audiences. Huma Qureshi said, “No matter what I say, I think whichever way I look at it, it is a win for the Indian film industry and it’s going to be great for the audiences. It’s a win-win, the way I look at it and I think it’s going to be like just a fantastic time for movie-going audiences, and there is space for everyone to do well."

Huma’s comments stand in contrast to concerns raised by industry figures like filmmaker Sanjay Gupta, who has suggested that concurrent releases might divide the audience’s attention and box office revenue.

“I will watch both the films, but, unfortunately, both are coming together, because they’re so highly awaited. And they will just eat into each other’s business," he told Variety India.

He further explained, “It’s like when my movie Kaabil released with Raees. Both films would have benefited if they had been released individually and not clashed. Because we have to take into account that we are not a super-rich country, and our people don’t have money flowing that they can just go and watch two films back-to-back. There are many people who can’t watch two films in one month. It’s unnecessary, but again, the makers probably have their reasons."

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Dhurandhar 2 continues the high-octane spy saga headlined by Ranveer Singh, while Toxic, featuring a pan-India cast including Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara and more, is poised to be a gritty thriller with wide linguistic releases.