The countdown for the big Diwali release, Thamma, has begun, and the initial audience response looks fantastic. The advance booking for the film opened recently, and the numbers are very promising. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna and is set to release on October 21.
According to exclusive advance booking reports, the horror-comedy is showing strong momentum. With 6 hours still remaining before the first show, Tamma already crossed 60,000 in ticket sales across the major national cinema chains (like PVR-INOX and Cinepolis).
A Huge Opening In Vicinity Of 25 Crore On The Cards
Selling over 60,000 tickets with more than 6 hours still to go is a very positive sign. This strong start in the national chains suggests that a “huge opening is on the cards,” just as the reports indicate. The bulk of advance ticket sales usually happens in the last 24 hours, so this initial number is expected to grow much bigger and should cross 90,000 figure. Though overall number is still strictly average but festival will ensure high walk ins.
The strong advance booking shows that the audience is genuinely excited to watch the film on the big screen. The combination of the horror-comedy genre, a big star cast, and the festive holiday of Diwali is working in the film’s favor.
As per early estimates, film should open around 25-28 crore net mark and good reviews can result in bigger walk – in numbers.
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Lags Behind
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat sold 25,000 tickets in national chains and lags far behind in clash. It will end tonight with 35,000 ticket sales which means at max 10 crore opening on a festival holiday.
What’s Driving The Hype?
There are many reasons for this excitement. First, Thamma is the latest film from Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. This universe has an amazing track record, with massive hits like Stree, Bhediya, and the recent blockbuster Munjya. Audiences trust this brand to deliver great entertainment.
Second, the film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the same director who gave the industry the super-hit Munjya earlier this year. His direction is a major draw. Finally, the cast is a perfect mix. Ayushmann Khurrana is known for his unique film choices, and seeing him with Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal has created a lot of buzz.
With the advance bookings on a strong path, all eyes are now on the final numbers. The film is well-positioned to take a big start at the box office this Tuesday.
About Thamma
Thamma is an upcoming horror-comedy directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. It is the latest movie in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, which also includes Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya. The film features a star-studded cast including Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal. It is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 21, 2025.
(Also read: A Diwali Surprise For Horror Fans: Ayushmann Khurrana And Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma To Have Midnight Shows On Oct 20 )
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