May 11, 2026 8:00pm IST
Fans Clock Max Votes for ‘Toxic’ And “Ramayana’
The first half of 2026 was a celebration at the ticket windows. With "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" setting a near-impossible benchmark of ₹1100 crore NET, and massive hits like "Border 2" and "Bhoot Bangla" keeping the momentum high, the industry is currently in a state of hyper-drive.
But the question remained: Who among the upcoming titans has the firepower to actually topple the records? Variety India asked, and the fans answered.
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On Instagram, the verdict was a nuclear victory for Yash. Despite production delays that would have cooled the hype for any other film, anticipation for "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups" is officially in the stratosphere, securing a massive 41% of the total vote. The Baadshah himself, Shah Rukh Khan, grabbed 34% of the vote as his star-studded Christmas extravaganza, "King”, followed in second place. Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus, "Ramayana," came in third with 23% of the vote, as fans eagerly await Ranbir Kapoor’s divine transformation and Namit Malhotra’s world-class VFX. Aamir Khan’s period drama "Lahore 1947", which stars Sunny Deol didn't garner many votes.
On the other hand, the poll on YouTube witnessed a different kind of divine intervention. In a massive surge of support, “Ramayana” claimed the throne with 40% of the vote, reflecting a deep-rooted cultural anticipation for the epic. Shah Rukh Khan’s “King” maintained its consistent grip on the audience, securing 31% for a strong second-place finish, while the "Rocking Star" Yash rounded out the top three with 23% for "Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups".
However, as every trade analyst knows, the digital hype is only half the battle. While “Toxic” and “Ramayana” won the poll, who will reign supreme when the time comes? Only one way to find out.
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