Composer Ajaneesh Loknath Defends Toxic, Compares It to Lagaan Amid Criticism
Music composer Ajaneesh Loknath defended the film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Yash, amid widespread negative reviews. He urged audiences to watch the film themselves rather than rely on critics, emphasizing cinema as a personal experience. Loknath compared Toxic to the classic Lagaan, suggesting that even acclaimed films might be viewed as boring by today's audiences. He also highlighted the impact of poor reception on the entire film crew.
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We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (64/100). Lens Score 29/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–68/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 1 Sept, 07:58 am. Other outlets followed.