Thamma

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Thamma
Thamma film poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar
Written by Niren Bhatt
Suresh Mathew
Arun Falara
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySaurabh Goswami
Edited byHemanti Sarkar
Music by Sachin–Jigar
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
  • 21 October 2025 (2025-10-21)
Running time
148 minutes [1]
CountryIndia
LanguageHindi

Thamma is an upcoming 2025 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy horror film directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. It is written by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew and Arun Falara and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik. [2] Thamma is the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal.

Contents

Principal photography began in December 2024, primarily taking place in Delhi, Mumbai and Ooty and concluded by mid-2025. The soundtrack album was composed by Sachin–Jigar.

Thamma is scheduled for a theatrical release on 21 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali. [3]

Cast

Production

Development

The film was announced in June 2024 with the initial title as Vampires of Vijay Nagar. [5] The film was also teased in the post-credit scene of Stree 2 (2024). [6] Later, in September 2024, the title was renamed as Thamma. [7] Director Aditya Sarpotdar confirmed in an interview with Zoom that the film is not a horror-comedy like earlier installments of the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe but rather a romantic comedy infused with supernatural and mythical elements rather than just rooted in folklore. [8] [9] The film revolves around the theme of vampires. [10]

Casting

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna were announced as the lead in June 2024. [11] Nawazuddin Siddiqui joined the cast as the main antagonist in October 2024. [12] Paresh Rawal also joined the cast for a supporting role in the same month. [13] Malaika Arora and Nora Fatehi will make special appearances in the songs [14] while Varun Dhawan will make a cameo appearance in the film, reprising his role from Bhediya (2022). [15] Samantha Ruth Prabhu was originally cast as the lead actress but opted out due to being diagnosed with Myositis, even returning her signing pay. [16]

Filming

Principal photography commenced in December 2024 in Chitra Studios, Mumbai. [17] However, the shooting was delayed after Rashmika injured her leg. [18] Later, filming resumed in March 2025 at Film City, Mumbai where sets resembling Delhi houses, streets and graveyards were made. [19] [20] In April 2025, filming moved to the forests of Ooty, Nilgiri hills and Dodabetta. [21] Various portions of Siddiqui's character were also shot in Ooty. [22] Ayushmann, Rashmika and Siddiqui wrapped up their portions by the end of May 2025. [23] The special songs featuring Malaika Arora and Nora Fatehi were filmed in July 2025. [24] In the same month, Varun Dhawan shot his cameo in six days. [25]

Soundtrack

Thamma
Soundtrack album by
Sachin–Jigar
Released13 October 2025
Recorded2024–2025
Genre Feature film soundtrack
Length13:03
LanguageHindi
Label Universal Music India
T-Series
Sachin–Jigar chronology
Param Sundari
(2025)		Thamma
(2025)		Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai
(2026)

The film's music was composed by Sachin–Jigar, with lyrics written by Amitabh Bhattacharya,

The first single "Tum Mere Na Huye" was released on 29 September 2025. [26] The second single "Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka" released on 07 October 2025. [27] The third single "Rahein Na Rahein Hum" released on 10 October 2025. [28] The fourth single "Poison Baby" released on 13 October 2025. [29]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Tum Mere Na Huye" Madhubanti Bagchi, Sachin–Jigar 3:14
2."Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka" Rashmeet Kaur, Jigar Saraiya2:49
3."Rahein Na Rahein Hum"Soumyadeep Sarkar, Sachin–Jigar4:00
4."Poison Baby" Jasmine Sandlas, Sachin-Jigar, Divya Kumar3:00
Total length:13:03

Marketing

The film's first look posters were released on 18 August 2025. [30] The film's teaser titled World Of Thamma was released on 19 August 2025. [31] The film's trailer was launched at an event at Bandra Fort, Mumbai on 26 September 2025. [32] It received criticism from viewers for its humour being derivative and repetitive, but Dhawan's cameo received praise. [33]

Release

The film is scheduled to release worldwide on 21 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali. [34] [35]

Distribution

The film was distributed by Pen Marudhar in India and Yash Raj Films internationally. [36]

References

  1. ↑ "THAMMA". British Columbia Film Classification Office - Consumer Protection BC. 14 October 2025. Retrieved 14 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "Maddock Films CONFIRMS new horror-comedy Thamma starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna; deets inside". Bollywood Hungama. 30 October 2024.
  3. ↑ "'Thama' teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna 'bloody' love story promises thrills; netizens predict the horror-comedy will be 'epic'". The Times of India. 2025-08-19. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2025-08-19. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  4. 1 2 "Vicky Kaushal Calls Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna's Thama Teaser 'Bloody Good'". News 18. 20 August 2025. Archived from the original on 20 August 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna team up for Vampires of Vijay Nagar: Report". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
  6. ↑ "Stree 2 Post Credits Scene: Shraddha Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao Film CONFIRMS Vampires of Vijay Nagar". News18. Archived from the original on 15 August 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
  7. ↑ "Stree 2 director Amar Kaushik confirms producing Ayushmann Khurrana's vampire film, Thamba". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  8. ↑ "Munjya Was Folklore, Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna's Thama Is Mythical, Says Director Aditya Sarpotdar | EXCL". Times Now. Archived from the original on 28 June 2025. Retrieved 18 June 2025.
  9. ↑ "Thama Teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna's Eternal Love Story Has A 'Bloody' Twist". Times Now. 2025-08-19. Archived from the original on 2025-08-24. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  10. ↑ "Thama: Not only Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna's love story but film to have interesting plot around villain Nawazuddin Siddiqui?". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 6 May 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  11. ↑ Mankad, Himesh. "EXCLUSIVE: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna team up for Vampires of Vijay Nagar; On floors in November". Pinkvilla. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
  12. ↑ "Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play villain in Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna starrer horror comedy titled Thamba: Report". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 26 October 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
  13. ↑ Naman Ramachandran (November 5, 2024). "Ayushmann Khurrana Talks 'Thama,' Latest Entry in Maddock's Horror-Comedy Universe (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved November 9, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Ayushmann Khurrana's Thama To Have Dance Numbers By Malaika Arora And Nora Fatehi: Report". News18. Retrieved 15 August 2025.
  15. ↑ "Varun Dhawan shoots for 6 days in Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Thama': Here's what we know about Vampire vs Bhediya face-off". Times of India. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  16. ↑ "Samantha Ruth Prabhu was the first choice for Thamma; it was earlier titled Vampires of Vijay Nagar". The Times of India. 2025-10-01. Retrieved 2025-10-02.
  17. ↑ "Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Paresh Rawal begin shooting for 'Thama'; Deets about Nawazuddin Siddiqui's character inside". The Times of India. 2024-12-22. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2025-05-03. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  18. ↑ "Rashmika Mandanna shares health update after sustaining leg injury, apologises to her film directors for delay. See post". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 22 March 2025. Retrieved 12 January 2025.
  19. ↑ "Thama: Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer back on track after Rashmika Mandanna recovers from leg injury?". ottplay.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2025. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
  20. ↑ "Ayushmann Khurrana drops a glimpse of his 'spooky graveyard' shift for Thama; see pic". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 31 March 2025. Retrieved 31 March 2025.
  21. ↑ "Rashmika Mandanna begins Ooty schedule for Thama". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 June 2025. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
  22. ↑ "Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna currently shooting the final schedule of Thama in Ooty". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 5 May 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2025.
  23. ↑ "Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna's 'Thama' completes its final phase in Ooty". The Times of India. 2025-05-05. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  24. ↑ "Malaika Arora and Nora Fatehi to dance in Ayushmann Khurrana's Thama (Exclusive)". Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 August 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  25. ↑ "REVEALED: Varun Dhawan shoots for six days for Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna starrer Thama; Vampire vs Bhediya battle expected to be a VISUAL spectacle". Bollywood Hungama. Archived from the original on 10 August 2025. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
  26. ↑ "Thamma's Tum Mere Na Huye stars Ayushmann, Rashmika in glam avatar". India Today. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  27. ↑ "Nora Fatehi stuns with her killer moves in new 'Thamma' song 'Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka'". Telegraph India. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 7 October 2025.
  28. ↑ "Thamma Rahein Na Rahein Hum Out: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna's Track Is Musical Bliss". News 18. 10 October 2025. Retrieved 10 October 2025.
  29. ↑ "Thamma song Poison Baby: Malaika Arora sets the screen on fire, fans spot Amar Kaushik's cameo dance performance". Hindustan Times. 13 October 2025. Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  30. ↑ "Thama First Look: Maddock introduces Ayushmann Khurrana as 'insaaniyat ki aakhri umeed' Alok, Rashmika Mandanna as 'Tadaka'". Bollywood Hungama . 2025-08-18. Archived from the original on 2025-08-18. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  31. ↑ "Thama Teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna tease audience with their 'bloody' love story". Bollywood Hungama . 2025-08-19. Archived from the original on 2025-08-19. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
  32. ↑ "Thamma trailer launch: Shraddha Kapoor does a GRAND launch of logo of MHCU aka Maddock Horror Comedy Universe; says, Abhi bahar gaav ke universes ko bhool jaao!". Bollywood Hungama . 2025-09-26. Archived from the original on 26 September 2025. Retrieved 2025-09-26.
  33. ↑ "Thamma trailer reaction: Reddit slams Ayushmann's film for 'copy-pasting' memes but Varun Dhawan's cameo steals the show". Hindustan Times . 2025-09-26. Archived from the original on 2025-09-28. Retrieved 2025-09-28.
  34. ↑ "Ayushmann Khurrana and Suniel Shetty shares excitement on Thama: "Feels amazing to have a big Diwali release"". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 27 May 2025.
  35. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman. "Ayushmann Khurrana and Suniel Shetty on Diwali Holiday Release for Horror-Comedy 'Thama' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 27 May 2025. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
  36. ↑ "Thamma: YRF joins hands with Maddock Films to distribute Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna starrer internationally". Bollywood Hungama. 29 September 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
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