Yash denies fear of box-office clash with Dhurandhar 2

Yash has broken his silence on the delayed release of his film Toxic, which avoided a clash with Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2. In an interview on Aap Ki Adalat, the KGF star said he had no fear of losing Rs 100-200 crore at the box office. Hindustan Times reports Yash said, 'Log samajhte hain ki Rs 100-200 crore kam hone se mujhe kuch ho sakta hai. Nahi sir, hamare paas toh kuch tha hi nahi pocket mein.'

Toxic was originally scheduled for release on March 19, the same day as Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The makers postponed it first to June 4, citing 'uncertainty in the Middle East', and later pushed it again. The film, directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, and Huma Qureshi, is now set for release on August 26. Yash said the move was about self-respect, not ego.

The Times of India adds that Yash said he never intentionally enters a clash, and his biggest fear is failing to deliver the right film to audiences. Meanwhile, Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 has crossed Rs 1,800 crore worldwide, according to trade estimates. Yash's Toxic will finally hit theatres on August 26.