Toxic bags record-breaking overseas deal for its Indian language versions
Yash’s Toxic: A Love Story for Grown Ups got a big overseas deal and has grabbed the attention of the entire industry. A record figure, global ambitions and a release strategy worth watching.
Yash’s upcoming film Toxic: A Love Story for Adults has secured an overseas distribution deal with Fars Film for its Indian language versions. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas, is priced at Rs 105 crore on commission basis. The agreement covers the Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam versions of the film, notably excluding the English version. This development adds to the steady pre-release traction that the project has been generating across markets.
comes after foreign deal poisonous It had previously signed a distribution deal worth Rs 120 crore with Sri Venkateswara Creations in the Andhra Pradesh-Telangana market, making it the first non-Telugu film to bag a deal of that scale in the region. Overall, both developments indicate strong and continued trade interest in the film, even though promotion has been limited and no teasers have been released so far.
What is involved in a foreign deal?
The agreement with Farce Film applies exclusively to the Indian language versions of Toxic and does not include the English version, which was shot simultaneously. In an official statement to the media, Ahmed Golchin, CEO and Founder of Fars Film, said, “With toxicOur aim is to support a story that can travel across borders. We look forward to presenting the film to audiences overseas and seeing how it connects with audiences from different backgrounds.”
Fars Film will oversee the release of the film outside India, continuing its association with Indian titles for international audiences.
How wide will the film’s international release be?
According to the manufacturers, toxic It is expected to be released in most overseas markets, with Nepal, Japan, and China being excluded from the rollout plans for now. Golchin said, “This release is an important step for us, and we are keen to ensure that the film reaches audiences in as many territories as possible.”
What is the reason for confidence in Toxic?
Producer Venkat K Narayan of KVN Productions cited the scale and ambition of the film as key factors. “toxic It has been envisioned as a film with a broad cinematic language. For a project of this size, it was important to work with a foreign partner that has strong reach and experience, and Fars Film meets that requirement,” he said.
Yash’s previous film KGF: Chapter 2, Which has performed strongly in several international territories, has also shaped the expectations around Toxic. Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups It is shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in several Indian languages.
