Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai producer Ramesh Taurani in an effort to avoid an unexpected box-office clash with Toxic

The much-anticipated Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups, originally slated for March 19, has now been rescheduled to June 4. This sudden shift has stirred up tension in the industry, particularly for the team behind Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai.
The Varun Dhawan–Mrunal Thakur–Pooja Hegde starrer was already locked in for a June 5 release. However, sources reveal that the makers were not informed about Toxic’s new date—a courtesy that is usually extended when two films land in the same week.
Director David Dhawan, producer Ramesh Taurani, and Varun Dhawan reportedly learned of the clash only after Yash announced Toxic’s revised schedule on social media.
Insiders say the Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai team is displeased with the surprise overlap and is now weighing their options: whether to hold their ground on June 5 or shift to a safer

Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups had originally secured the March 19 slot. But when Dhurandhar2. The Revenge announced its arrival on the same day, questions arose about whether the makers had reached out to Yash’s team beforehand.

An insider remarked, “Two wrongs don’t make a right. There was a time when producers would call each other before locking horns at the box office, and even work out screen-sharing arrangements. That courtesy seems to be fading.”

Amid speculation of miscommunication, KVN Productions stepped in to clarify. Their spokesperson explained that the matter was handled with full professionalism: “Mr. Venkat personally contacted Ramesh Taurani to ensure there was no misunderstanding. Distributor Anil Thadani helped facilitate the dialogue, and both sides were aware of the overlap well before the public announcement.

• Mar 5, 2026
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