Thamma” is a fun mix of romance, comedy, and horror, releasing on October 21, 2025, just in time for Diwali. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and written by Niren Bhatt, Arun Fulara, and Suresh Mathew, the movie is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under Maddock Films. It’s the fifth film in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, promising lots of laughs, love, and spooky surprises!
Story and Form Movie “Thamma”
The story revolves around two lovers who are destined to be together but must face supernatural powers, family barriers, and dark prophecies that try to tear them apart. The film mixes romance, comedy, and mythological fantasy, drawing inspiration from vampire legends in India. Unlike earlier Maddock horror comedies, “Thamma” leans more towards a heartfelt love story with light-hearted humor and mystical elements, rather than full-on horror.
Who are the Main Cast Film “Thamma”
- Ayushmann Khurrana as Alok Goyal — a historian who may secretly be a vampire
- Rashmika Mandanna as Tadaka — the leading lady and Alok’s destined love
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Yakshasan — the main antagonist
- Paresh Rawal as Ram Bajaj Goyal
- Sathyaraj as Elvis Karim Prabhakar
Special Cameos:
- Varun Dhawan appears as Bhaskar/Bhediya in a crossover cameo
- Nora Fatehi features in the dance number “Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka”
- Malaika Arora appears in the song “Poison Baby”
Who Directed and Wrote “Thamma”
Thamma is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, and the story is written by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew, and Arun Fulara.
Who are the Producers of “Thamma”
The movie Thamma is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik.
Production Details
- Initial Title: Vampires of Vijay Nagar
- Announcement: June 2024
- Renamed: Thamma in September 2024
- Filming: Took place from December 2024 to May 2025 across Mumbai, Delhi, and Ooty
- Music: Composed by Sachin–Jigar
When will the Movie “Thamma” Release
Theatrical Release: October 21, 2025 (Diwali)
Theatrical Release: October 21, 2025 (Diwali)
Distribution Partner
- Distribution: Pen Marudhar (India) and Yash Raj Films (International)
- Languages: Released in Hindi, with dubbed versions in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada
Unique Points
- Connects with the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, which includes Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya
- Features strong mythological themes, period settings, and a vampire-based storyline
- Designed as a mix of epic romance, mythological fantasy, and mainstream entertainment
Where to Watch Film “Thamma”
The movie Thamma is now showing in theaters from October 21, 2025. After its run in cinemas, it will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, but the OTT release date has not been announced yet.