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ICONYK and DJ UpsideDown Join Hands on Dynamic Score for Upcoming Movie The Bhootnii
Talented music producer and composer ICONYK (Nikhil Malik) joins forces with award-winning producer DJ UpsideDown to create a boundary-pushing soundtrack for the highly anticipated horror-comedy film The Bhootnii, which will hit screens in theaters on April 18, 2025.
A Contemporary Reimagining of Horror-Comedy
The Bhootnii, a film directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, is set in a vibrant college campus and subtly integrates supernatural aspects into the fabric of modern urban life. The movie holds out for a thrilling combination of college drama, romance, comedy, and ghost stories, to be topped with world-class visual effects courtesy of a studio which has worked on huge Marvel movies.
Musical Collaboration: A Decade in the Making
This is the first cinematic collaboration between ICONYK and DJ UpsideDown following more than a decade of fruitful musical activities. DJ UpsideDown, who has been credited with contributions to Bollywood superhits such as “Burj Khalifa” (Laxmii) and “Humraah” (Malang), brings his unique blend of electronic, hip-hop, and world music to the project. Directed by Sidhaant Sachdev, a longtime collaborator of ICONYK since their work on his debut short film in 2011, this collaboration is a full-circle experience 14 years in the making.
Star-Studded Musical Lineup
The soundtrack features contributions from industry veterans:
• Mika Singh: The legendary voice for his high-energy performances.
• Shashi: The smooth singer of the hit “Burj Khalifa.”
• Akshay The One: A budding rapper recently seen in Loveyapa.
A Global Musical Tapestry
Composed to speak to both Indian and global audiences, the soundtrack crosses musical genres:
• Afro-house beats
• Glorious wedding party anthems
• Eternally romantic ballads
Rich and wide-ranged, this soundscape is rooted in cultural subtleties yet made to charm hearts and shake dance floors globally.
About ICONYK
Nikhil Malik, aka ICONYK, is a Mumbai composer, producer, multi-instrumentalist, DJ, and live performer. Renowned for his eclectic artistry and global inspiration, ICONYK effortlessly fuses pop with some hip-hop, trap, R&B, and global beats. His first track, “Fallin,” won global recognition with a spot on Spotify’s popular editorial playlists including New Music Friday Canada and Dance-Pop Hits. A heart for collaboration, ICONYK has collaborated with top artists such as Mika Singh, Ankit Tiwari, and Mickey Singh, and even Grammy-winning producers Josef Leimberg and Ken Lewis. His vision is to produce world-class music that embodies India’s vibrant cultural heritage.
About DJ UpsideDown
DJ UpsideDown is a Los Angeles-based artist, producer, DJ, and performer who focuses on electronic, hip-hop, and world music. Born in Toronto, Canada, he has searched and combined several genres to bring out distinctive sounds. With over a billion streams, he has worked with artists all over the world, advancing the frontiers of fusion music.
Film Release Details
The Bhootnii will hit the cinemas on April 18, 2025. 
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