The much-awaited horror-comedy “Thamma”, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, had a fantastic start at the box office on its opening day. Released across India on Tuesday, the film collected ₹25.11 crore domestically, according to the production company Maddock Films. This makes it one of the strongest openings of the year for a horror-comedy.
‘Thamma’ Box Office Day 1 Earns ₹25.11 Crore
“Thamma” is the fifth installment in the popular Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, which includes successful films like Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, and Stree 2. The film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and written by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew, and Arun Falara. It is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, under the Maddock Films banner.
The story follows Alok Goyal, a journalist whose life changes dramatically after a mysterious encounter with Tadaka, a supernatural woman who saves him during a trek in the mountains. Alok then transforms into a vampire-like being called Betaal and must face Yakshasan, an ancient Betaal who has been chained for centuries and now seeks power over the world. The film also stars Paresh Rawal and Geeta Agarwal Sharma in supporting roles, adding depth to the story.
Fans have praised the movie for its entertaining mix of horror, comedy, and romance, and many appreciated the performances of the lead actors. Ayushmann Khurrana’s comic timing and Rashmika Mandanna’s charm have been highlighted as key reasons why audiences are enjoying the film.
The production team shared the box office success on social media, calling it “THAMMALA-fied! The thrill is real,” celebrating the film’s strong start. With positive reviews and audience interest, “Thamma” is expected to perform well over the coming week.
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The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe plans several upcoming films, including Shakti Shalini, Bhediya 2, Chamunda, Stree 3, and Maha Munjya, followed by Pehla Mahayudh and Doosara Mahayudh, making the franchise one of the most popular in Indian cinema today.
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