The much-anticipated trailer for Thamma, the fifth entry in Maddock Films’ Horror Comedy Universe, dropped on September 26, 2025, at a star-studded event at Mumbai’s Bandra Fort Amphitheater. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar (Munjya), the film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna as a pair of lovers entangled in a vampire saga, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the menacing Yakshasan. Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, and written by Niren Bhatt, the 2-minute-30-second teaser blends romance, horror, and comedy, promising a “bloody love story” rooted in Indian folklore. Slated for a Diwali release on October 21, 2025, the trailer has amassed 10 million views on YouTube, captivating India’s 467 million social media users in the ₹101 billion entertainment industry.
A Vampire Tale with Desi Twists
The trailer opens with Ayushmann’s Alok, a seemingly ordinary man, falling for Rashmika’s enigmatic Rashmika, only for their romance to unravel into supernatural chaos. As Alok is turned into a vampire, the story delves into a forbidden love tested by ancient curses and Yakshasan’s wrath. Nawazuddin Siddiqui, in a chilling avatar, embodies the vampire lord with lines like “Thamma takes center stage this Diwali,” evoking dread amid comedic beats. The visuals, with crimson hues and shadowy forests, tease gore and humor—Alok’s awkward blood cravings and Rashmika’s fierce transformation. Sarpotdar’s signature style, seen in Munjya’s box office success (₹133 crore), promises a fresh folklore fusion, expanding the Stree-Bhediya-Munjya universe.
The Launch Event: Shraddha Kapoor’s Star Power
The trailer premiere, dubbed “Thammakedaar,” was a spectacle, with Shraddha Kapoor—face of the Stree franchise—joining Vijan and Sarpotdar on stage. Held at Bandra Fort, the public event (tickets via BookMyShow) drew 5,000 fans, blending excitement with live performances. Kapoor’s cameo tease, alongside Varun Dhawan’s rumored Bhiedya link, fueled speculation, with her saying, “Thamma is a bloody good time—Diwali just got deadlier.” The budget, reportedly ₹85-90 crore, includes high-octane VFX and cameos, positioning it as a festive contender against Ramayana.
Thamma’s trailer isn’t just a tease—it’s a vampire bite into Bollywood’s festive calendar. In a year of horror hits, Ayushmann and Rashmika’s gambit asks: Can desi vampires outshine global ones? With Sarpotdar’s flair, the October 21 release promises yes—a thrilling, laughing Diwali under blood-red skies.
-By Manoj H