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Averting a box office clash will help both Toxic and Dhurandhar 2, say exhibitors
4:30 PM
Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; March 5, 2026)
Yash’s much-anticipated action drama Toxic has a new date at the box office. For weeks, conversations around a potential clash between two big films — Toxic and Dhurandhar 2 — had been intensifying. On Thursday morning, the makers of Toxic announced that the film will skip its March 19 release date and instead hit screens on June 4, citing the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
An official statement from KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations read: “Filmed in Kannada and English, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups is a film created for a global audience. We were excited to share our film with you all on March 19. However, the current uncertainty in the Middle East impacts our goal to connect with the widest possible audience. Therefore, in the interest of our partners and our audience, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups will now be released in cinemas across the globe in English and Indian languages on June 4, 2026 (sic).”
‘Pushing Toxic’s release date makes everyone’s life more comfortable’
While exhibitors believe there is space for multiple releases in theatres, averting a clash is often the best-case scenario for tentpole films.
“We have enough capacity for two films to co-exist. As far as exhibitors are concerned, handling the maara-mari that happens during screen sharing is part and parcel of our job, but overall, this does make everyone’s life more comfortable. I don’t think the reason to push the release of Toxic is an excuse. Yash is a big star in the Middle East, so it’s a fair decision. Dhurandhar 2 is 3 hours 55 minutes long, so now we can give it four slots easily. Since Dhurandhar never released in the Middle East, it won’t be affected anyway,” explains Kamal Gianchandani, CEO, PVR Pictures Limited, and President of the Multiplex Association of India (MAI).
‘Dhurandhar 2 is one of the reasons for the change in Toxic’s release date’
Some exhibitors, however, believe the delay may have more to do with the looming box-office clash. Manoj Desai, Executive Director of G7 and Maratha Mandir, says, “As far as Toxic’s delay is concerned, the Middle East feels like an excuse. Dhurandhar 2 is one of the reasons, if not the only reason. However, I do think this is a good decision as the public won’t be divided.”
Speaking about Dhurandhar 2’s runtime, he adds, “The first film was 3 hours 34 minutes long, and now the second one is 3 hours 55 minutes. We can only have three shows a day in single screens, which itself is our loss. Our standard show timings are 12 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm and 9 pm. If a film is four hours long, with an interval, it becomes almost four and a half hours.”
‘Dhurandar 2 and Toxic will benefit by at least Rs. 75–100 crore now’
Talking about how the industry stands to gain from spacing out big-ticket releases, Akkshay Rathie, Director, Ashirwad Theatres Pvt Ltd, says, “This will benefit both films by at least Rs. 75–100 crore of net box office business, which would have eroded from their collections had they come together. This puts us in a good state because it allows every quarter to have something big — Dhurandhar 2 in March, Bhoot Bangla in April and Toxic in June. Big films spreading out over months always helps the business.”
An exhibitor on condition of anonymity revealed how screen-sharing is a major issue when two big films go head to head. “Revenue share is never an issue between the producers and the exhibitors, that all is pre-decided. Bigger issue is screen sharing. It can get ugly as both films will demand more screens and prime time. The audience is also unlikely to watch two big films in the same week as going out for a movie is not cheap, especially with big families. By averting clash with Dhurandhar, Toxic has made sure that they don’t eat into each other’s business. No one will go on record saying they were not confident about clashing with Dhurandhar so the middle east excuse. Everyone wants to save their face and wants an upper hand.”
'Business prospects for both films will be stronger'
Ashish Kanakia, CEO, Moviemax Cinemas said, "The decision has been taken by the producers in view of the current situation in the Middle East, and averted clashes are naturally in the best interest of both producers and exhibitors. Both Toxic and Dhurandhar are highly anticipated, large-scale films with strong audience interest. Two major releases arriving on the same date is not ideal in the present scenario; with Toxic now moving to 4th June, we believe the business prospects for both films will be stronger, which is ultimately a positive for the industry as a whole.”
Housefull 2 actress Shazahn Padamsee gets married to Ashish Kanakia in Mumbai
9:08 AM
Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; June 8, 2025)
Actress Shazahn Padamsee, known for her roles in Housefull 2 and Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, tied the knot with businessman Ashish Kanakia in a private ceremony held in Mumbai on June 5. The couple, who got engaged in November 2024, celebrated their union with a traditional ceremony attended by close friends and family.
Ahead of the wedding, the actress had told us, "I always wanted to settle down with someone outside of the film industry. In today’s fast moving world, deep down I have always been an old school romantic. When Ashish and I met, both of us were looking for a long-term, stable relationship. From day one I felt most at peace with Ashish. I feel I can be my most authentic self with him. It is said that when you meet the one, you will feel peace and not butterflies, and in my case, that’s exactly what happened. He has shown me the importance of being less sensitive towards criticism, and not to take life too seriously. We have our set of challenges like most couples do. Luckily, we both dislike the silent treatment and prefer communicating openly to resolve things instead of letting them fester.”
Shazahn is the daughter of the legendary Alyque Padamsee and singer-actress Sharon Prabhakar. Ashish, the CEO of MovieMax Cinemas and Director at Kanakia Group, comes from a strong legacy in business and cinema, making theirs a creative union. The wedding festivities kicked off with vibrant Mehendi and Haldi celebrations, each event reflected the couple’s shared love for heartfelt traditions.
For the wedding day, Shazahn and Ashish wore ensembles designed by Manish Malhotra. The décor featured soft hues of blush pink and sage green, creating an ethereal and serene atmosphere. The aesthetic embraced a minimal-yet-luxurious tone, true to the couple’s desire for a celebration that was intimate, elegant, and deeply personal. Sangeet and reception will happen on Saturday.
BT Exclusive: Shazahn Padamsee gets engaged, to tie the knot next year
7:55 AM
Renuka Vyavahare (BOMBAY TIMES; November 22, 2024)
Actress Shazahn Padamsee, daughter of Sharon Prabhakar and the late Alyque Padamsee, is engaged. She is slated to tie the knot with businessman Ashish Kanakia (CEO, MovieMax cinemas and Director of Kanakia Group), mid next year. Also known for her singing ability, Shazahn, who has appeared in movies like Rocket Singh starring Ranbir Kapoor and the multi-starrer Housefull 2, spoke to us about this new chapter in her life. We heard that a common friend played cupid, and confirming the same,
Shazahn reveals, “Yes, my childhood friend got us to meet and there was an instant attraction. But I didn’t want to rush into it. We finally met a couple of months later for dinner and started dating shortly after that.”
‘Although we come from different backgrounds, our core values are the same’
Talking about what makes them compatible, Shazahn shares, “We laugh a lot together as he has a really fun side, which includes making playful jibes at me which I’ve slowly learnt to accept about him. He is a warm and caring person. Although we come from different backgrounds, our core values are the same. We both have our distinctive traits. Ashish is disciplined and a neatness freak. I am constantly working on my time management issues. He’s also quick to make decisions, whereas I need time. That apart, we also have a lot of similar interests like travelling to new places and going to music festivals all over the world.”
‘I can be my most authentic self with Ashish’
Shazahn felt that there was something special between them since their first meeting. “In today’s fast-moving world, deep down I have always been an old school romantic. When Ashish and I met, both of us were looking for a long-term, stable relationship. From day one, I felt most at peace with him. I feel I can be my most authentic self with him. It is said that when you meet ‘the one’, you will feel peace and not butterflies, and in my case, that’s exactly what happened,” she says.
‘Our diverse worlds always keep things interesting’
Shazahn’s creative pursuits and Ashish’s corporate background, along with their opposite energies, makes this relationship interesting. “Well, one actor in the family is enough! But on a serious note, I always wanted to settle down with someone outside of the film industry. Our diverse worlds always keep things interesting, and we can both keep our work out of our relationship. Ashish comes from a structured corporate background. For me, this was quite new as his week is very routine-oriented. But we both look forward to having fun on the weekends as we have lots of common friends who we love socializing with,” she says.
‘Ashish pulled out all the stops when he proposed to me’
The couple, who will tie the knot mid next year, had an intimate engagement ceremony. “About a month ago, we both told our respective families that we had decided to go ahead. I knew that he was going to propose to me, I just didn’t know when. On November 13, Ashish proposed to me in a private setting with beautiful flower decor and a customized photo wall depicting all our pictures and memories together over the past two and a half years. It was such a beautiful setting. He really pulled out all the stops,” says Shazahn.
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