Thamma is a romantic horror-comedy film directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. It is written by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew and Arun Falara and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik. It is the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. Thamma was theatrical released on 21 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali, in standard, IMAX, 4DX and D-Box formats, clashing with Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat.
Star Cast:
Ayushmann Khurrana as Alok Goyal
Rashmika Mandanna as Tadaka
Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Yakshasan
Paresh Rawal as Ram Bajaj Goyal
Geeta Agarwal Sharma as Sudha Goyal
Faisal Malik as Inspector P. K. Yadav
Rachit Singh as Veeran
Raj Premi as Raktaksh
Alexx O’Nell as Sikander
Ankit Mohan as Jimmy
Vinod Suryavanshi as Ambhu
Hritika Kanwar as Tanya
Deepak Kalra as Joy
Shailesh Korde as Elder Betaal 1
Krishna Kant Rai as Elder Betaal 2
Varun Dhawan as Bhaskar/Bhediya
Sathyaraj as Elvis Karim Prabhakar
Abhishek Banerjee as Jana/JD/Janardhan
Nora Fatehi as the dancer from Stree
Malaika Arora in Cameo “Poison Baby” song
Amar Kaushik in Cameo “Poison Baby” song
Sunil Kumar in Cameo as Sarkata
MOVIE REVIEW: Thamma sinks its teeth into a fascinating mix of vampire mythology, Indian folklore, horror, humor, and heart, offering audiences yet another wildly entertaining entry in the ever-expanding Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, this film not only adds a fresh layer to the franchise but also ventures into new mystical territory, blending romance and fantasy in a way that feels both novel and nostalgic.
The story, drawn from Indian folklore, serves as a refreshing foundation for this supernatural tale. The first half is particularly engaging, the humor lands effortlessly. The dialogues, penned with sharp wit, keep the audience entertained. However, the second half falters slightly. The writing loses some of its momentum, and the pacing dips. The climactic showdown, though visually impressive, feels somewhat underwhelming when compared to the thrilling finales of Stree, Stree 2 and Bhediya.
The visual effects team deserves applause for seamlessly integrating fantasy elements without overdoing them. Cinematography captures the eerie beauty of forests and rural landscapes. The background score accentuates the tension in horror sequences while keeping the humor light-hearted.
Ayushmann Khurrana once again proves why he is one of Bollywood’s most versatile actors. Rashmika Mandanna, owning every frame she appears in, delivers one of her finest performances to date. Paresh Rawal and Faisal Malik are both impressive. Geeta Agarwal Sharma lends able support. Sathyaraj’s return as Elvis, his presence ties Thamma seamlessly to Stree and Bhediya. Abhishek Banerjee and Varun Dhawan’s cameo are the biggest highlight of the film.
Thamma Movie Rating:
Direction 3.5/5
Acting 3/5
Dialogues 3/5
Story 3/5
Screenplay 2.5/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 3 out of 5 Stars (Good)
Recommended 
Watch it for Ayushmann, Rashmika, and the ever-growing madness of the Maddock Universe!
