The box office calendar has seen a major reshuffle after changes in the release plans of Yash’s Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups and Varun Dhawan’s romantic comedy Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. Earlier, the two films were set for a direct clash, with Toxic scheduled to hit theatres on June 4 and Varun’s film arriving around the same time. To avoid the competition, the makers of Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai had advanced their release to May 22.
Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai to release on June 5
However, in a fresh development, Toxic has once again been postponed, prompting Varun and his team to revert to their original release plan. On Wednesday, Varun took to Instagram to share the updated release date along with a poster of his film. Confirming the shift, he wrote, “JUNE 5th 2026 in theatres. Thankful to @thenameisyash and @maddockfilms for helping us reset the calendar as our film hai jawani toh ishq hona hai will now release on its original date. The first film to release post IPL.”
Varun’s announcement comes shortly after Yash informed fans that Toxic would no longer release on June 4 as planned. While the film itself is reportedly complete, the makers are currently focusing on securing global distribution and forming strategic partnerships. Yash hinted that the delay is a calculated move to ensure the film achieves its “fullest potential worldwide”. As of now, the makers have not announced a new release date for the project.
The reshuffling has effectively cleared the path for Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, allowing it to arrive in cinemas without facing direct competition from a big-ticket release.
About Toxic and Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups, directed by Geethu Mohandas, is a period gangster drama that features Yash in a double role. The film also stars Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria and Rukmini Vasanth in key roles. Backed by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the project marks Yash’s return to the big screen after the KGF franchise and has generated significant anticipation among fans.
On the other hand, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is a romantic comedy directed by David Dhawan. The film boasts a vibrant ensemble cast including Pooja Hegde, Mrunal Thakur, Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Chunky Panday and Rakesh Bedi. Initially slated for a June 5 release, the film had been preponed to May 22 to sidestep the clash with Toxic. With the latter now delayed, the makers have seized the opportunity to return to their original date, aiming to maximise its box office potential.