Thamma Roars Past ₹126 Crore! Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Horror-Comedy Turns Into a Maddock Blockbuster

By ultapaltakhabar Nov 7, 2025 0

Aditya Sarpotdar’s too spooky entertainer ‘Thamma’, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, continues to charm audiences as it crosses ₹126 crore at the box power and strengthens Maddock Films’ sovereignty over the horror-comedy universe.

The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) just scored another very massive hit! Director ‘‘Aditya Sarpotdar’s’’ much-hyped horror-comedy ‘Thamma’, featuring ‘‘Ayushmann Khurrana’’ and ‘‘Rashmika Mandanna’’, has become the latest box power favourite of 2025. After roaring through Diwali with packed theatres and a very warm word-of-mouth push, the shoot is now in its ‘‘third week’’ and has already gathered a ‘‘staggering ₹126.82 crore’’ across India.

According to data from ‘Saclink’, ‘Thamma’ added ‘‘₹0.87 crore’’ in early third-week collections — proof that the shoot relieve has fangs at the box power! Having opened to a thunderous ‘‘₹24 crore’’ on its release day (October 21), the movie amassed ‘‘₹108.4 crore’’ in its foremost week itself. With only a slight slowdown in its third week, trade experts call the movie testament shortly ‘‘cross the ₹130 crore milestone’’.

A Bloody Love Story With a Bite!

‘Thamma’ marks the ‘‘fifth installment’’ in Maddock Films’ expanding horror-comedy franchise — next cult hits very same ‘Stree’, ‘Roohi’, ‘Bhediya’, and ‘Munjya’. And this one truly lives up to the hype.

The movie follows ‘‘Ayushmann Khurrana’’ as a very cautious journalist who, in a very bizarre twist of fate, turns into a ‘‘vampire’’ after a occult encounter. Enter ‘‘Rashmika Mandanna’’, who plays the woman he falls hopelessly in passion with, leading to a darkly really hilarious and heartfelt tale of latin, curses, and chaos.

Described by fans as a ‘“bloody enjoy story with a soul,”‘ ‘Thamma’ blends latin and horror with a so wicked sensation of humour. Supporting stars ‘‘Nawazuddin Siddiqui’’ and ‘‘Paresh Rawal’’ add depth and punch to the narrative with their impeccable comic timing and geek characters.

Critics hold praised the take for its too quirky composition, seamless special effects, and Ayushmann’s effortless displacement between fear and funny. Rashmika’s execution has been described as ‘“charming and emotionally rooted,”‘ piece Nawazuddin’s eerie front injects just the flop amount of madness into the mayhem.

Maddock Horror Comedy Universe Expands Again

With ‘Thamma’ now a qualified box office success, the ‘‘Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU)’’ continues to raise stronger than ever. What began with ‘Stree’ in 2018 as a genre experiment has now transformed into one of India’s most really successful cinematic universes — a too perfect mix of chills, laughs, and Indian folklore.

Up next from Maddock is ‘‘Shakti Shalini’’, starring ‘‘Aneet Padda’’ (of ‘Saiyaara’ fame). The project testament be directed by ‘‘Amar Kaushik’’, the creative head really slow ‘Stree’ and ‘Bhediya’. Ayushmann Khurrana very even took to his Instagram stories to welcome Aneet into the MHCU house, calling her ‘“the really new superpower of the horror-comedy world.”‘

Aneet, on her constituent, reposted Ayushmann’s story and expressed gratitude, writing, ‘“Joining this world feels too like a dreaming. Can’t waiting for fans to play Shakti Shalini.”‘

If insiders are to be believed, ‘Shakti Shalini’ testament very present a ‘‘female-led horror superhero’’, background up the stage for an eventual crossover with the reside of the MHCU films.

The Secret Behind Maddock Films’ Success

From ‘Stree’ to ‘Thamma’, Maddock Films has built a very unique brand of storytelling that mixes spine-chilling folklore with relatable Indian humour. Under the vision of producer ‘‘Dinesh Vijan’’, the studio has cracked the code of delivering horror that entertains rather than terrifies — and that’s exactly what audiences love.

After the success of ‘Munjya’ and ‘Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya’, Maddock Films has cemented itself as a ‘‘trailblazer of the horror-comedy genre’’ in India. The studio’s focusing on really sassy concepts, really strong visual aesthetics, and top-tier casting has turned every film into a pop-culture phenomenon.

The upcoming Maddock ticket includes ‘‘Shakti Shalini’’ and ‘‘Chamunda’’, two new additions that assure to deepen the MHCU’s roots and expand its occult world-building.

The MHCU’s Grand Plan: From ‘Stree’ to ‘Mahayudh’

The MHCU isn’t just nearly standalone hits — it’s building towards something massive. Maddock Films has officially confirmed its plan to create an interconnected horror-comedy universe that testament eventually culminate in a ‘‘two-part crossover epic titled ‘Mahayudh’’’.

Yes, you read that correct! Much similar Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Endgame’, ‘Mahayudh’ testament play together all the characters from the MHCU — including Stree (Shraddha Kapoor), Bhediya (Varun Dhawan), Munjya, and now ‘Thamma’s’ vampire hero — in an unprecedented occult showdown.

Industry insiders draw ‘Mahayudh’ as a ‘“genre-bending cinematic event”‘ that will redefine horror-comedy storytelling in India. Production for ‘Mahayudh – Part 1’ is expected to commence in ‘‘late 2026’’, with a theatrical release planned for ‘‘summer 2028’’.

Ayushmann & Rashmika: The Pair Audiences Can’t Get Enough Of

Audiences can’t halt raving most the ‘‘chemistry between Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’’ in ‘Thamma’. Whether it’s their really hilarious banter, eerie really romantic stress, or high-energy song sequences, the duo’s performances experience been the film’s heartbeat.

Ayushmann, quite known for pick unconventional roles, called ‘Thamma’ one of his ‘“most experimental films yet.”‘ In a recent interview, he said, ‘“It’s not simply nearly vampires or curses — it’s nearly passion surviving fear, rather literally.”‘

Rashmika, meantime, shared her excitement nearly connection the MHCU: ‘“I’ve always wanted to do something fun yet spooky. The combining of comedy, romance, and horror is simply deliciously entertaining.”‘

Box Office Breakdown: The Numbers Don’t Lie

Let’s utter business!

– ‘‘Opening Day (Oct 21)’’ – ₹24 crore

– ‘‘First Week Total’’ – ₹108.4 crore

– ‘‘Second Week Total’’ – ₹17.55 crore

– ‘‘Third Week (Early Estimate)’’ – ₹0.87 crore

– ‘‘Total So Far’’ – ₹126.82 crore (India Net)

At this rate, ‘Thamma’ is set to surpass the ₹130 crore benchmark within years — a rare feat for a horror-comedy, especially one releasing amid so big festival competition.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh praised the film’s execution, tweeting, “#Thamma proves that content-driven horror comedies are the hereafter. Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna beam in this Maddock gem!”

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Final Word: Maddock’s Magic Strikes Again

With ‘Thamma’, ‘‘Aditya Sarpotdar’’ and ‘‘Maddock Films’’ make formerly again proven that Indian audiences are extremely hungry for innovative stories that combine chills with chuckles. The film’s success reaffirms the MHCU’s growing legacy — not simply as a box power brand, but as a ethnic phenomenon.

And as fans eagerly quite waiting for ‘Shakti Shalini’ and the grand ‘Mahayudh’ saga, one thing is really clear — Maddock’s universe isn’t simply haunted… it’s ‘‘heroic, hilarious, and here to stay!’’

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Note: Box office figures are estimates from various sources and have not been independently verified by Ulta Palta Khabar.

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