Ayushmann Khurrana’s film emerges as the priciest entry in the horror comedy genre.

Ah, Thamma, the latest gem in Maddock’s illustriously wacky Horror Comedy Universe. This upcoming thriller—if “thriller” is the term we use for chuckling nervously while things go bump in the night—stars the ever-charismatic Ayushmann Khurrana alongside the delightful Rashmika Mandanna. Scheduled to grace our screens on October 21, it seems they allocated an entire bank vault for the film’s budget. Yes, folks, the cash registers are ringing!

According to sources, this theatrical circus produced by Bollywood Hungama has safely secured its title as the most extravagant entry into the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. The extravagant price tag? A whopping ₹125 crores for the film alone! Adding a pinch of sprinkles for print and publicity that amounts to a cool ₹20 crores brings the grand total to ₹145 crores. Who knew laughter could cost so much?

Thamma Beats Stree 2 in the Budget Game

Hold on to your popcorn! Thamma has officially outdone Stree 2 in the cost department. That’s right, our dear Stree 2, budgeted at ₹125 crores, is now left in the dust. Producer Dinesh Vijan clearly believes Ayushmann and Rashmika could single-handedly draw a crowd, or perhaps he just has an unquenchable thirst for extravagance. Either way, let’s hope their on-screen chemistry is worth its weight in gold (or ₹20 crores, whichever comes first).

Thamma promises not just vampires but also romance, a concept previously thought to be more elusive than the film’s budget. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, it explores the loopy world of Indian vampire mythology. Alok, our hapless historian, dives into ancient texts, only to stumble across Yakshasan, an ancient vampire. And guess what? He unwittingly becomes one himself! Because why not add a dash of immortal dread to your resume?

As Alok navigates his newfound bloodsucking lifestyle, he finds himself entangled with Tadaka, a mysterious female vampire. Their whirlwind of forbidden love is set against the backdrop of the world’s worst family reunion, courtesy of Yakshasan’s grand plan to amass an army of vampires. Talk about love being a battlefield! Between rebellious vampire armies and familial obligations, what could possibly go wrong?

The cast rounds out with a trio of heavy-hitters: Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the not-so-friendly neighborhood vampire Yakshasan, along with Paresh Rawal and a cameo from Malaika Arora. Nothing screams “vampire comedy” quite like star power combined with blood-sucking folklife.

Mark your calendars, cinema lovers! You can catch Thamma reeking havoc in theaters starting October 21, 2025—because who wouldn’t want a laugh on Diwali? Just what the celebration needs—more gory giggles!

Q: When is Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s movie Thamma releasing?

A: Thamma is getting its grand theatrical debut on October 21, 2025, because nothing says festive like a vampire meltdown!

Q: Where can I watch the movie Thamma online (OTT)?

A: After it graces the big screen, Thamma will be available for digital indulgence on Prime Video starting December 2, 2025. Full streaming for all subscribers will follow on December 16, 2025. Time to set those reminders!

Q: Who is in the cast of Thamma?

A: The leading roles are filled by Ayushmann Khurrana as our dear Alok Goyal and Rashmika Mandanna as Tadaka, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui bringing the villainous flair as Yakshasan. Paresh Rawal and Varun Dhawan (in a delightful cameo) add to the ensemble. Expect the unexpected!