How a Rs 2 Crore Neem Karoli Baba Biopic Beat Toxic at Its Own Game

Indian cinema just delivered its most lopsided tale of 2026 — and it didn't come from a blockbuster.

The Scene

A Rs 2 crore biopic about the mystic Neem Karoli Baba is racing toward Rs 50 crore in its fourth week, making it India's most profitable film of the year at a staggering 2,000% return. Meanwhile, Yash's lavishly produced Toxic — which minted Rs 304 crore worldwide — crashed 67.6% on Day 6, collecting just Rs 7.45 crore net in India. And as if to underline the...