Yash starrer Toxic bags the highest-ever overseas acquisition for an Indian film worth Rs 105 crore 

The deal is being highlighted as one of the largest overseas acquisitions for an Indian film, with Rs 105 crore secured as advance on a commission basis.

• Toxic lands Rs 120 crore Telugu distribution deal, a non-Telugu film record
• Phars Film acquires overseas rights for Rs 105 crore, excluding English version
• Toxic aims for widest international rollout ever for an Indian film

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Yash starrer Toxic has already sparked a lot of buzz since its announcement and teaser release. The film first made headlines by becoming the first non-Telugu film to seal a historic Rs 120 crore distribution deal with Dil Raju’s powerhouse banner Sri Venkateswara Creations (SVC) in the AP–TG market - a move that sent shockwaves across the Indian film industry. And now, the phenomenon has grown even bigger.

On the international front, Toxic has been acquired by Phars Film, one of the leading and most dominant overseas distributors, marking yet another colossal milestone in the film’s extraordinary pre-release journey.

The deal is being highlighted as one of the largest overseas acquisitions for an Indian film, with Rs 105 crore secured as advance on a commission basis. This shows strong confidence from the global market. The numbers reflect the market's belief in the film and Yash, indicating significant buzz at the grassroots level. Even without a teaser, the film is achieving impressive numbers.

Importantly, this landmark deal applies only to the Indian-language versions (Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam) of Toxic and does not cover the English version. This distinction further highlights the strong appeal of the film’s Indian-language editions overseas.

Yash’s previous film, KGF: Chapter 2, achieved fantastic and historic success in global markets, becoming the highest-grossing Indian film in the GCC region and reaching remarkable figures across several international areas. That great success has set the stage for Toxic to aim even higher.

The Yash film is preparing for what is planned as the widest international rollout ever for an Indian film, with releases scheduled worldwide, except in Nepal, Japan, and China. This bold move positions Toxic as a significant global cinematic event in the making.

Mr Ahmad Golchin CEO & Founder of Phars Films said, "With Toxic, our goal was to tell a story that resonates beyond borders. We are proud to bring this film to international audiences and to see its themes connect across cultures. This overseas release marks an important milestone for Phars Film, and we’re excited for viewers worldwide to experience the intensity and emotional depth of Toxic.”

Venkat K Narayana from KVN Productions added, "Toxic has been envisioned as a film that speaks a universal cinematic language, and for a vision of this scale, we needed a partner with extraordinary global strength and credibility. Phars Films has consistently demonstrated an unparalleled ability to position Indian cinema powerfully across international markets, and we are proud to join hands with them for what is truly a landmark overseas distribution deal."

Also read: Dil Raju's SVC secures Yash’s Toxic rights for Rs 120 Crore, becomes the largest-ever deal for a non-Telugu film

After a record-shattering domestic deal(Telugu), a Rs 105 crore overseas acquisition by Phars Film, and the towering global legacy of KGF 2 backing it, Toxic is cementing its status as a worldwide phenomenon long before release.

Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages, underscoring the film’s global ambition.