Major music rights deal announced for Yash’s Toxic ahead of 2026 release

The buzz around Yash’s Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups continues to grow, with the film securing a major music rights deal - one of the biggest such acquisitions in recent times. The collaboration between the music label and the makers of Toxic, produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, is expected to support the film’s pan-India and global release plans. It also reflects a shared intention to build a long-term creative partnership for future projects.

album has been crafted to connect emotionally

The film’s soundtrack will feature multiple composers, each bringing a different musical style. Ravi Basrur, Vishal Mishra, and Tanishk Bagchi are part of the album. Vishal Mishra has composed four songs, while Tanishk Bagchi has contributed one track co-composed with Arslan Nizami and Faheem Abdullah. Ravi Basrur has composed one song along with the film’s background score. The music is designed to support the film’s storytelling and strengthen its overall world.
Speaking about the collaboration, Sujal Parekh, Chief Business Officer of the music label, said the film represents pan-India cinema with a story and vision that go beyond language and regional boundaries. He added that the soundtrack will be released across Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam on a unified platform to ensure a nationwide rollout. According to him, the album has been crafted to connect emotionally with audiences while also appealing to today’s streaming-driven ecosystem.

ambition to expand the reach of cinematic music

Venkat K. Narayana, Chairman of KVN Productions, said the film requires a strong and memorable musical identity. He added that KVN believes music is central to cinema and that this collaboration marks the beginning of a long-term association built on shared ambition to expand the reach of cinematic music. Meanwhile, the Toxic teaser has received a strong response within 24 hours of release, leading to fan discussions, theories, and detailed online analysis. The teaser introduced Yash’s new character, titled Ticket, which appears to play a key role in the film’s narrative. It has also increased anticipation for upcoming promotional material and highlighted the presence of Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria.

film has been shot in Kannada and English

Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas, and directed by Geetu Mohandas, the film has been shot in Kannada and English. Dubbed versions will also release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and other languages. Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is scheduled to release in theatres on March 19, 2026.