Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana starrer Thamma finally arrived in the theatres on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, coinciding with the Diwali festivities. The movie directed by Aditya Sarpotdar is undoubtedly one of the most-awaited releases of this year, as it is a part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe franchise. The movie follows Stree, Bhediya, Munjya and Stree 2. The Holiday release, along with positive word of mouth, has led to the grand opening of Thamma at the box office. ‘Thamma’ FIRST Review: ‘Expect the Unexpected’ – Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana’s Horror-Comedy Film Thrills With Engaging Plot, Laughs and Action.

‘Thamma’ X Review Impresses

Cinegoers who caught the early shows of Thamma took to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reviews about the Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna starrer. Social media users have been raving about the film, praising everything from the performances to the plot. The majority of reviews suggest that the movie doesn’t fall short in any aspect. Fans particularly appreciated how the director knows the art of keeping viewers hooked, while the actors delivered their absolute best.

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A user wrote, "It's a film that leaves you thoroughly entertained and completely satisfied. The direction is simply superb, showing a masterful understanding of how to captivate the audience and make the picture look good to everyone." Another user wrote, "Thamma’s a fun, festive escape if you vibe with quirky horror. Not flawless, but it’s got heart and surprises. Catch it for Ayushmann’s swagger and those insane plot turns."

Netizens Review ‘Thamma’ on X

‘Thamma’ Is Clean, Crowd Pleasing and Quirky

‘Explosive Action, Raw Emotions & a Cast That Kills It on Every Frame’

Varun Dhawan Aka Bediya’s Cameo Receives Praise

Another User Said 

More About ‘Thamma’

Thamma also stars Paresh Rawal, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sathyaraj, Faisal Malik, Geeta Aggarwal, and Rachit Singh in key roles. After the early shows finished screening, audiences also confirmed a cameo by Saiyaara star Aneet Padda as Shakti Shalini in the film. Varun Dhawan’s cameo as Bhediya was officially announced by the makers in the trailer. Thamma is produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik under Maddock Films and is reportedly made on a budget of INR 150 crore.

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