Bengaluru: The makers of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups have released the film’s second single, Madhosh, offering fans a glimpse into the tender romance between Yash and Tara Sutaria ahead of the film’s theatrical release on August 26. Unlike the film’s first song, Tabaahi, which highlighted an intense relationship, Madhosh explores a softer and more intimate side of the story.

The music video, released on July 21, centres on Yash’s character Raya and Tara Sutaria’s Rebecca, portraying their evolving relationship through heartfelt moments, playful banter and emotional exchanges. The romantic track also features brief appearances by Nayanthara and Kiara Advani, hinting at the emotional complexities that lie at the heart of the film.

A softer side of Raya

Running for three minutes and 14 seconds, Madhosh presents Raya in a completely different light from the hardened gangster seen in the film’s earlier promotional material. The song captures his relaxed and affectionate personality as he shares quiet moments with Rebecca.

From a quirky marriage proposal to laughter-filled conversations and lingering glances, the music video focuses on companionship and emotional comfort rather than high-octane action. The chemistry between Yash and Tara Sutaria forms the emotional core of the song, giving audiences a fresh perspective on their characters.

Glimpses of the larger story

While the romance between Raya and Rebecca takes centre stage, the song also offers subtle hints about the broader narrative of Toxic.

Yash shares a few meaningful moments with Nayanthara’s character, suggesting a relationship built on trust and loyalty. Meanwhile, his brief interactions with Kiara Advani carry an emotional intensity similar to what audiences witnessed in the first single, Tabaahi, adding intrigue to the film’s storyline.

These fleeting moments have sparked speculation among fans about the relationships between the film’s lead characters and their roles in the larger narrative.

Social media campaign builds excitement

Ahead of the song’s release, the makers teased fans with an interactive social media campaign.

On July 20, Tara Sutaria shared a blurred image featuring herself and Yash on her Instagram Story with the caption, “Is monogamy the law of the heart… or of society?”

The official Toxic social media handle reposted the image, replying, “You’ll know soon enough – August 26! But the heart doesn’t wait; it will make you sing to its own tune.” The exchange generated considerable curiosity before the official launch of Madhosh.

Music available in multiple languages

Madhosh has been composed by Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah and Arslan Nizami.

The Hindi version features lyrics by Arslan Nizami and Syed Murad Gilani, while Kannada audiences will hear the song as Manamohaka, written by Pramod Maravanthe. The Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam versions are titled Thadumaarudhe, Manasaagadhe and Madhumohini, respectively. Singer Siddharth Basrur has performed all language versions of the track.

About the film

Directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups stars Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, Rukmini Vasanth and Huma Qureshi in key roles.

The film has been written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English. It will also be released in dubbed versions across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and other languages.

Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26.

Conclusion

With Madhosh, the makers have shifted focus from action and intensity to romance and emotional depth, giving audiences a closer look at Raya and Rebecca’s relationship. The song also adds fresh intrigue through brief glimpses of Nayanthara and Kiara Advani’s characters, building anticipation for one of the year’s most awaited pan-Indian releases.