‘Toxic’ glimpse creates record-breaking buzz, ‘Dhurandhar 2’ release under question

Yash’s Toxic glimpse, released on his birthday, has crossed 48 million YouTube views in 22 hours and dominated social media trends, triggering discussions on whether Dhurandhar 2 should rethink its release date.

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  • Toxic glimpse gets 48 million views in 22 hours
  • Over 5.5 lakh social media posts, Twitter trend leader
  • Dhurandhar 2 release faces online debate

Released on Rocking Star Yash’s birthday, the glimpse of Toxic has triggered unprecedented digital hype, breaking viewership records and igniting debate over a possible box-office clash with Dhurandhar 2.

The glimpse of Rocking Star Yash’s upcoming film Toxic, released on the occasion of his birthday, has created a storm across digital platforms, delivering a response far beyond expectations. The promotional video has rewritten records within hours of its release and has emerged as one of the most talked-about Kannada film updates in recent times.

Within just 22 hours of its launch, the Toxic glimpse amassed a staggering 48 million views on YouTube alone, highlighting the actor’s massive fan base and the growing anticipation around the film. The buzz has not been limited to YouTube, as the glimpse has also dominated social media conversations across platforms.

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On X (formerly Twitter), Toxic continues to lead the trending charts even a day after release. Over 5.5 lakh posts related to the film have been uploaded so far, a number being described by many as a historic milestone for Kannada cinema in the digital space. Fans, film personalities and cinema pages have flooded timelines with reactions, edits and discussions.

Amid this overwhelming response, attention has now shifted to another major release, Dhurandhar 2. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on the same day as Toxic, and the massive hype generated by Yash’s film has sparked fresh debate online about a potential box-office clash.

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Social media platforms are currently abuzz with discussions comparing the two films. Several posts suggest that it may be a wise move for the Dhurandhar 2 team to consider postponing their release in light of the extraordinary momentum surrounding Toxic. While no official statement has been made, the next move of the Dhurandhar 2 makers has become a topic of keen interest among audiences and industry watchers alike.

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