The much-anticipated Thama, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, emerges as a fresh and intriguing chapter in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe (MHCU)—but it’s unlike its predecessors. Rather than pure horror-comedy, this fifth installment is being positioned as a supernatural romantic comedy with mythological undertones.
Thama Movie Cast & Characters Name
- Ayushmann Khurrana stars as Alok, portrayed as “insaaniyat ki aakhri umeed” (humanity’s last hope).
- Rashmika Mandanna plays Tadaka, whose name and persona evoke ancient lore.
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui appears as the antagonist Yakshasan, adding his signature intensity.
- Paresh Rawal is cast as Ram Bajaj Goyal, offering a pivotal supporting role.
- Supporting artistes include Faisal Malik and Geeta Aggarwal.
- There’s a cameo by Varun Dhawan reprising his Bhediya role as Bhaskar/Bhediya.
- Malaika Arora and Nora Fatehi light up special song sequences.
This ensemble gives the film star power, comic flair, and mythic allure.
Production & Technical Crew
Development: Announced initially as Vampires of Vijay Nagar in June 2024, the title was later changed to Thama.
Filming:
- Principal photography began December 2024 in Mumbai’s Chitra Studios, but faced a delay due to Rashmika’s leg injury.
- The team resumed in March–May 2025, building elaborate sets around Delhi and shooting in the forests of Ooty and Nilgiri hills.
- Song sequences featuring Malaika Arora and Nora Fatehi were shot in July 2025, and Varun Dhawan wrapped his cameo in six days.
Crew:
- Cinematography by Saurabh Goswami (per Wikipedia), though Letterboxd cites Abinandhan Ramanujam.
- Edited by Sanyukta Kaza.
- Music by the dynamic duo Sachin–Jigar, delivering the film’s engaging soundtrack.
Production House: Crafted under the Maddock Films banner, produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, and distributed via PVR Inox Pictures.
Release & Promotional Buzz
Theatrical Release: Scheduled for 21 October 2025, Diwali weekend, positioning Thama as a festive crowd-puller.
Marketing Milestones:
- First-look posters dropped on 18 August 2025, presenting Ayushmann as a vampire and Rashmika in a haunting avatar.
- The teaser, titled World of Thama, released 19 August 2025, introducing an eerie, romantic myth set against Indian folklore.
- The teaser also sparked online chatter over seeing visual echoes of the Korean drama My Demon—a rooftop scene went viral, prompting conversations on creative inspiration versus imitation.
Budget & OTT Appraisal
The budget remains undisclosed officially.
For now, no OTT platform or streaming release date has been confirmed. However, given Maddock Films’ existing eight-film exclusive deal with Amazon Prime Video, it’s highly plausible that Thama will follow theatrical release with Prime Video availability. Earlier franchise entries like Stree, Munjya, and Bhediya are already accessible on JioCinema and Prime Video
Conclusion
Thama reinvents the Maddock universe’s genre template by weaving romance and myth into its supernatural tapestry. With a powerhouse cast, visionary direction, atmospheric settings, and the Diwali release window, the film promises to deliver both spooky charm and emotional resonance. As an Indian content creator already following the buzz, I eagerly await how this vampire tale unfolds—especially its visual storytelling and musical high points. If Amazon Prime Video indeed claims its OTT rights, Thama could become another standout in the growing league of festival-season digital hits.
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