The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) has a new winner on its hands. The latest film in the popular franchise, Thamma, has taken a terrific start at the box office. The Ayushmann Khurrana starrer opened on Tuesday and put up a massive ₹ 25.11 crore on its very first day.
This is a fantastic opening for a new film. A strong start was expected because it is connected to the famous MHCU, but Thamma has beaten those expectations. The film is riding on great word-of-mouth and a long holiday weekend, which means the collections are expected to be excellent.
Ayushmann Khurrana’s Biggest Opening Day
This film is not just a big win for the franchise, but it’s also a new record for its lead actor. The ₹ 25.11 crore opening day number makes Thamma the biggest opener of Ayushmann Khurrana’s career.
His previous highest opening day was for DreamGirl 2, which had collected ₹ 10.69 crore. Thamma has surpassed that number by a very big margin, showing the pull of the actor when combined with a popular franchise. This is a huge milestone for Ayushmann.
A New Record For Maddock Films
The film has also set new records for its producers, Maddock Films. Thamma is now the third-highest opener ever for the production house, coming in just after the blockbuster Stree 2 and Chhaava.
Within the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), Thamma has also made its mark. It is the second-highest opener in the entire horror-comedy universe, with only the sequel Stree 2 ahead of it. This is a huge achievement for a brand-new, standalone film.
A Pan-India Hit From Day 1
While the MHCU connection helped, it’s important to see Thamma as its own film. It’s unfair to compare its opening with Stree 2, which is a hugely popular and well-established franchise with a massive fan following. Thamma is a new story, and this opening is fantastic on its own.
The best part about the collection is that the film has scored all across India. The opening day numbers are strong in every circuit, including East, West, North, and South. This shows that the movie has been accepted by audiences everywhere. With a good start and a long holiday period, Thamma is set for a huge extended opening weekend.
About Thamma
Thamma is a horror-comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana. The film is the latest entry in the popular Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), which also includes hits like Stree 2. Produced by Maddock Films, it is a new standalone story set within that universe. The film was released in theatres on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
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