Thamma Thunders! Ayushmann-Rashmika Film Opens with ₹25.11 Cr Box Office Blast

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Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Diwali release ‘Thamma’ opened to a spectacular Rs 25.11 crore on its first day, marking Ayushmann’s biggest opening yet and the second-highest debut in Maddock Films’ Horror-Comedy Universe after Stree 2. The film, blending supernatural folklore with humor, witnessed packed shows across metros and tier-2 cities.

The Diwali box office exploded with laughter and scares as Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘Thamma’, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, stormed theatres nationwide. The horror-comedy, a new installment in the expanding Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), proved a festive blockbuster in the making.

Key Highlights

Blockbuster Opening: ‘Thamma’ amassed Rs 25.11 crore nett in India on its first day, with a gross total of Rs 29.62 crore, outperforming Ayushmann’s previous best, Dream Girl 2 (Rs 10.69 crore). The film recorded housefull evening shows in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi NCR.

Strong Nationwide Response: Trade analyst Taran Adarsh confirmed that collections were strong across regions — from north India to the south — with 34% average occupancy and strong family footfall post-Diwali. Metro circuits retained over 35% occupancy through extended evening and night screenings.

Second to Stree 2: Within Maddock’s horror-comedy lineup, Thamma ranks just behind Stree 2 (Rs 51.8 crore) and above Bhediya (Rs 7.48 crore). It is now the third-highest opening ever for Maddock Films, following Stree 2 and Chhaava.

Star Power and Plotline: Marking Ayushmann’s first outing in MHCU, the actor plays Alok/Thamma, a mythical ‘Betaal’—a guardian spirit caught between life and death. Rashmika Mandanna shines as his human counterpart, adding romance and emotional depth. Nawazuddin Siddiqui essays the antagonist, Yakshasan, blending menace with mystique.

Audience Verdict: Praised for its witty dialogues, jump scares, and references to Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya, Thamma is being celebrated as a crowd-pleaser. Varun Dhawan’s special cameo as Bhediya earned surprise applause in theatres across India.

The Road Ahead: With the long festive weekend ahead, trade pundits project Thamma could cross the Rs 100-crore mark by Sunday, driven by positive family word-of-mouth and solid repeat viewership.

Ayushmann’s Career Milestone

‘Thamma’ doesn’t just broaden the horror-comedy universe—it redefines Ayushmann’s box-office standing. As festive crowds continue to pour into theatres, the film cements its position as one of 2025’s most entertaining cinematic offerings.

Sources: Economic Times, India Today, Financial Express

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