Thamma: 2025 Bollywood Romantic Comedy Horror Film Trailer, Review

Movie Name: Thamma
Directed by: Aditya Sarpotdar
Starring: Ayushmann Khurrana , Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal, Faisal Malik, Varun Dhawan, Malaika Arora, Nora Fatehi
Genre: Comedy, Horror, Romance
Running Time: – Minutes
Release Date: 17 October, 2025
Language: Hindi
Rating: 
Production Companies: Maddock Films
Budget: ₹- crore

Thamma: Movie Overview

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

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

The film’s first look posters were released on 18 August 2025. The film’s teaser titled World Of Thamma was released on 19 August 2025.

The film is scheduled to release worldwide on 17 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali.

Movie Trailer:

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मैडॉक फिल्म्स ने शुक्रवार (26 सितंबर 2025) को अपनी नई हॉरर-कॉमेडी फिल्म थामा (Thamma) का ट्रेलर जारी किया। फिल्म में आयुष्मान खुराना और रश्मिका मंदाना मुख्य भूमिका में हैं, जबकि परेश रावल और नवाजुद्दीन सिद्दीकी जैसे दिग्गज कलाकार भी इस फिल्म में नजर आएँगे।

यूट्यूब पर रिलीज के 20 घंटे के भीतर ही ट्रेलर को 16 मिलियन से अधिक व्यूज मिल चुके हैं। दर्शकों की प्रतिक्रियाओं से साफ है कि यह फिल्म बड़े पर्दे पर खूब चर्चा बटोर सकती है। ट्रेलर की झलकियों से कहानी में अलौकिक शक्तियों वाले किरदार, वैम्पायर, वेयरवुल्फ और डेमन जैसी दिलचस्प झलकें दिखाई दीं।

खास बात यह रही कि फिल्म के ट्रेलर में एक ऐसा डायलॉग शामिल है, जो 2023 के एक वायरल न्यूज क्लिप से प्रेरित है। परेश रावल अपने बेटे आलोक (आयुष्मान) को संबोधित करते हुए कहते हैं ‘लप्पू सा आलोक है, झिंगुर सा लड़का।’

यह डायलॉग उसी वायरल बयान की याद दिलाता है, जब पाकिस्तान से आई सीमा हैदर के पति सचिन को पड़ोस की एक महिला ने ‘लप्पू-झिंगुर सा लड़का’ कहा था। उस समय यह वाक्य सोशल मीडिया पर मीम बनकर छा गया था। थामा का निर्माण दिनेश विजन और अमर कौशिक ने किया है तथा निर्देशन आदित्य सरपोतदार ने किया है। फिल्म 21 अक्टूबर को सिनेमाघरों में रिलीज होगी।

Movie Review:

Story:

A misadventure deep in the forest leads small-time reporter Alok Goyal (Ayushmann Khurrana) to a mysterious girl, Tadaka (Rashmika Mandanna), and her mythical world of betaals (demihumans). When Alok is captured and offered as a sacrifice to the betaals’ rogue leader, Yakshashan (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), Tadaka breaks the tribe’s rules to save him. What follows is a clash between two opposing worlds that changes Alok’s destiny as he learns to embrace his darker side to stop an ancient threat.

Review:

The Stree universe continues to grow—with new lore, new beings, and an even bigger canvas, and director Aditya Sarpotdar’s latest outing stands as a worthy addition. The betaals—once guardians of humans—follow strict rules: never kill humans or drink their blood (deemed poisonous after witnessing people slaughter each other during Partition), never fall in love with them, and never cross into civilisation. But Tadaka’s defiance upends the fragile balance, unleashing the formidable Yakshashan.

Thamma carries all the trademarks of the franchise—stellar VFX, engaging storytelling, and a perfect balance of horror and humour. The visual design is a standout; the dense forests, eerie caves, and Yakshashan’s spectral form are stunningly created. The first half breezes by with Alok’s awkward affection for Tadaka and her foray into city life. The narrative gradually deepens, revealing the betaals’ origins and the conflict at the heart of their existence. Though the pacing remains tight, a few segments feel stretched—particularly a detour where a betaal-turned-cop (Faisal Malik) takes Alok to a vampire nightclub and offers him Alexander the Great’s blood.

Saurabh Goswami’s cinematography masterfully captures both the haunting wilderness and the face-offs between characters. With nods to its predecessors — like Yakshashan saying of Tadaka, “Woh stree hai, woh kuch bhi kar sakti hai” — and a funny cameo by Jana (Abhishek Banerjee), everything fits seamlessly without feeling forced. Sachin-Jigar deliver an excellent soundtrack, with the melodious Tum Mere Na Hue and Rahein Na Rahein Hum, alongside the club banger Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka.

Ayushmann Khurrana is in fine form, delivering a sharp comic performance that evolves seamlessly into a darker, more intense turn. Rashmika Mandanna charms as Tadaka, blending innocence with strength, while Nawazuddin Siddiqui adds gravitas and menace in equal measure. The supporting cast, including Faisal Malik and Paresh Rawal, add solid depth.

Thamma ends on a thrilling note, teasing the next chapter of the horror-comedy universe. With its engaging humour, strong performances, slick visuals, and inventive VFX, it’s a thoroughly entertaining watch—and one that keeps the Stree universe alive and kicking.

Movie Songs:

Song Title: Tum Mere Na Huye
Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Music Composer: Sachin-Jigar
Singer(s): Madhubanti Bagchi, Sachin-Jigar

Song Title: Rahein Na Rahein Hum
Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Music Composer: Sachin-Jigar
Singer(s): Soumyadeep Sarkar, Sachin- Jigar

Song Title: Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka
Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Music Composer: Sachin-Jigar
Singer(s): Rashmeet Kaur, Jigar Saraiya

Song Title: Poison Baby
Lyrics: Amitabh Bhattacharya
Music Composer: Sachin-Jigar
Singer(s): Jasmine Sandlas, Sachin-Jigar, Divya Kumar