Ayushmann Khurrana’s Thamma opens to ₹25 crore amid Diwali festivities

Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui star in Maddock Films’ horror-comedy, marking the fifth instalment of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe.

Maddock Films brought the horror-comedy treat Thamma to theatres this Diwali, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Released on October 21, the film is the fifth instalment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, following hits like Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya.

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On its opening day, Thamma collected ₹25.11 crore, according to Maddock Films. The film enjoyed a largely uncontested release, with the only other Diwali release being Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. Despite this, its opening is below previous franchise benchmarks, including Stree 2, which opened at ₹35 crore last year, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which managed ₹32 crore despite competition.

The box-office is THAMMAKA-fied! The thrill is real! 🦇🔥 #Thamma now in cinemas worldwide! 🧛

Book your tickets now to enjoy this love story in Hindi and Telugu!

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Thamma explores the lore of vampires, with Khurrana playing a man who suddenly transforms into a vampire. His romance with Rashmika Mandanna faces unexpected challenges, blending horror and comedy in a “bloody love story” produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik.

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