Ayushmann Khurrana is set to brighten up Diwali 2025, both literally and figuratively, with Thama, a high-concept vampire comedy produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik. It is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, with Ayushmann paired with Rashmika Mandanna, in a genre India has not really tackled before, and according to the actor, it will be the biggest and boldest film of his career.
Ayushmann Khurrana on Thama: “It’s a total wildcard…. No one has seen this in India!”
The Dream Girl star, celebrated for breaking genres, is excited about Thama. In an emotional statement, Ayushmann said:
“I’m really fortunate to be having such a major Diwali release with Thama. It is the biggest release of my career, and I am really looking forward to spreading joy, happiness and laughter through the film Thama to the whole country. The fact that one of the reasons might be to make people happy during a wonderful festive season is very surreal.”
He also pointed out this take on vampires will be a “total wildcard” and something audiences have “never seen before” in India. Thama, which includes comedy, horror, and fantasy, will make an effort to give India a different take on the genre of vampire.
Ayushmann’s First Diwali Release: “This Matters”
While he has successfully released films over a calendar year, Thama is his first Diwali release, which is a coveted release for producers, as it is usually an action, mass entertainer or blockbuster film. However, Ayushmann sees it as a chance to celebrate cinema.
“For me, Diwali is about togetherness. I am an avid movie-goer, and every year, I have a ritual with my family to go to the theatres to watch a movie on Diwali! And we have so much fun together, and it genuinely makes me so happy to see so many people in theatres for these important releases.”
A Passion Project Backed By Maddock Films’ A-Team
It is clear Ayushmann is not the only person dedicating passion to Thama. He took a moment to recognise the entire filmmaking team and praised producer Dinesh Vijan, producer Amar Kaushik, and director Aditya Sarpotdar for their “relentless energy and vision” for the film.
“I am putting my heart and soul into Thama, and I see my producers Dinesh Vijan, and Amar Kaushik, and my director Aditya Sarpotdar, and the entire Thama production in their heart and soul into on-screen delivering this film as a film going to be theatrical big-screen opportunity.”
With Maddock Films‘ track record in horror-comedy (Stree, Bhediya), the excitement is palpable for Thama, which will deliver scares, spectacle and satire. Thama is also part of Maddock’s growing supernatural comedy universe, which already includes Stree 2, Munjya, and Bhediya 2, and with Ayushmann’s take on vampires, will only give another element to this already outing.
Box Office Worldwide Verdict
With its genre-bending concept, star power, and a Diwali release date, Thama is poised to be Ayushmann Khurrana’s biggest film yet. With a powerhouse team behind it and a fresh vampire twist, this is likely to be a blockbuster written all over it – and in blood red. Expect fireworks, both on screen and off screen!
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