Toxic (2026)
Audiences love it.
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Toxic opened in theatres in Australia on 26 Aug 2026, and its cinema run has most likely ended. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
What the audience says
Toxic sits near the top of Kannada films on audience ratings. It's sitting at 7.8/10 on TMDB across 79 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Budget a full evening — it runs a hefty 192 minutes. It had its theatrical run in Australia — check back here for its streaming arrival.
Strong marks for the performances and story, less love for the pacing. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 3h 12m on it?
3h 12m of Kannada action, leaning crime. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
Don't watch this if…
- you take the score at face value — 79 votes is a thin sample
- you don't have 3h 12m to give it tonight — this is a full evening, not a background watch
- Why
- It rates 7.8/10 on 79 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
A powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches as a gritty, violent underworld power struggle emerges during the crumbling of Portuguese colonial rule.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 12m — long |
| Watch with family? | MA 15+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Crime |
| Language | Kannada |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Geetu Mohandas
Cast
When is Toxic coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet in Australia — Toxic released in theatres 2026-08-26. No platform has announced a streaming release date. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Australia
Availability as of 21 Oct 2026 — checked that day: not on any streaming service in Australia yet.
Trailer
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