Huma Qureshi Sparked New Conversations on Toxic During Her India’s Got Latent Appearance
When actress Huma Qureshi stepped onto the sets of comedian Samay Raina’s wildly popular reality-comedy show India’s Got Latent, fans expected unfiltered humor and sharp comebacks. Instead, the episode unexpectedly breathed new life into entertainment headlines by thrusting Yash’s big-budget action drama Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups back into the pop-culture conversation.
Huma, who essayed the character of Elizabeth in the Geetu Mohandas directorial, found herself at the receiving end of a playful jab regarding the film’s theatrical run—leading to a quick-witted exchange that has since gone viral across social media.
Samay Raina’s Playful Jab and Huma’s Unfazed Comeback
The comedic sparring began when host Samay Raina brought up Huma’s recent cinematic release. Joking about the show's ongoing tongue-in-cheek premise regarding guest appearances, Samay remarked that while celebrities typically visit the show right before their films premiere or face a box-office slump, Huma marked a unique milestone as the first guest to arrive after experiencing a box-office disappointment.
Unfazed by the joke, Huma fired back instantly with a sharp and hilarious retort: "Dude, I just acted in a movie named Toxic; you're literally toxic in life." As the studio audience erupted in laughter, Samay countered, "At least people watch me," prompting Huma to smoothly pivot toward the concept of hate-watching and online engagement. The banter continued with lighthearted jabs about the film’s promotional trailers and intimate sequences, instantly reminding viewers of the high-profile release.
A Closer Look at Toxic’s Box Office Journey and Earnings
Despite towering pre-release expectations surrounding superstar Yash's return to the big screen following his historic KGF: Chapter 2 success, Toxic experienced a complex theatrical trajectory. According to trade tracking figures from Sacnilk, the film’s box office performance shaped up as follows:
India Net Collections: ₹250.13 crore
India Gross Collections: ₹298.51 crore
Overseas Earnings: ₹43.75 crore
Total Worldwide Gross (37 Days): ₹342.26 crore
The film took off with a roaring start, pulling in an impressive ₹101.10 crore net in India on its opening day alone. However, subsequent collections witnessed a sharp downward slope following mixed critical and audience reviews concerning its narrative pacing and intense violence. Against an estimated production budget of roughly ₹450 crore (excluding publicity and print expenses), the global total remained just shy of the ₹350-crore mark—making its commercial run a frequent topic of debate among trade analysts, even as Huma Qureshi's recent comedic appearance brings fresh eyes back to the project.
