Thamma roars at the box office: Ayushmann-Rashmika film hits ₹78 crore in 5 days

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Thamma blends horror and romance with a quirky twist—Ayushmann plays a vampire who falls in love with Rashmika’s character. Released during the festive Diwali weekend, the film opened to packed theatres and earned ₹24 crore on Day 1. Despite a slight midweek dip, Day 5 saw a resurgence with ₹13 crore added to its total, bringing the domestic collection to ₹78.60 crore.

Key highlights

• Thamma surpassed the lifetime earnings of Bhediya (₹68.99 crore) and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari (₹60.35 crore)  
• The film marks the fifth installment in Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe, following Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, and Stree 2  
• Rashmika Mandanna shot a song despite a foot fracture, earning praise for her dedication  
• Ayushmann Khurrana thanked fans and family for the overwhelming support  
• Strong word-of-mouth and festive timing contributed to the film’s box office momentum  

Sources: Times of India, Hindustan Times, Times Now.