**Thamma (2025)** is a **Hindi romantic horror-comedy** film from the **Maddock Horror Comedy Universe** (the same one as Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, etc.). It released on October 21, 2025 (around Diwali time), directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, and stars **Ayushmann Khurrana**, **Rashmika Mandanna**, **Nawazuddin Siddiqui**, and **Paresh Rawal** in key roles.
## Quick Plot Overview (no major spoilers)
The story revolves around a forbidden romance between two star-crossed lovers caught in a world of **supernatural creatures** (think Indian folklore mixed with vampire/Betaal elements), family drama, destiny, and some chaotic horror-comedy situations. Ayushmann plays a journalist who gets tangled in this supernatural mess, while Rashmika brings the mysterious romantic angle. Nawazuddin plays a powerful, intense "Thamma" (leader) figure, and Paresh Rawal adds solid emotional and comic support. The film also connects the larger universe with cameos (including Bhediya and Stree elements).
### Overall Reception & Reviews
The movie got **mixed-to-positive** reviews — critics and audiences are divided. Many praised it as a fun, entertaining Diwali watch, especially if you're already a fan of the Maddock universe. Others found it uneven, overlong, and struggling to balance horror, comedy, romance, and the big universe-building.
Here’s a quick summary of ratings from major sources:
- Bollywood Hungama & Koimoi: **4/5** (called it a well-packaged entertainer and masaledaar fun)
- Times of India, Filmfare, Hindustan Times: **3.5/5** (praised visuals, VFX, performances, and humor)
- NDTV & News18: Around **3/5** (compact but falls short in places)
- India Today, Scroll.in, Indian Express: **2–2.5/5** (criticized tonal inconsistency, forced comedy, weak horror, and repetitive bits)
On **IMDb**, it's sitting around **6.0/10** (from ~48K votes), with audience opinions split between "fun one-time watch" and "disappointing compared to Stree/Bhediya".
### Strengths
- **Performances** — Ayushmann fits the vampire-ish vibe surprisingly well, Rashmika is decent (especially for her isolated character), Nawazuddin steals scenes as usual, and Paresh Rawal is loved for his emotional + comic range.
- **VFX & visuals** — Slick production value, good-looking horror-comedy moments.
- **Universe expansion** — It sets up more lore (Betaal vs Bhediya stuff), which excites fans.
- **Humor** — Some laugh-out-loud moments, especially with side characters and cameos.
##Weaknesses
- **Tonal mess** — Jumps between romance, horror, comedy, and social commentary without fully landing any.
- **Pacing** — Feels dragged out and repetitive in the second half.
- **Horror element** — Many say it's more comedy than actual scary horror.
- **Forced bits** — Some comedy feels unnatural, and the big romantic arc doesn't always connect emotionally.
## My Take
If you're in the mood for a light-hearted, masala-style horror-comedy with good star power and don't mind some flaws, **Thamma** is a decent weekend watch — especially with friends/family. It's probably the **weakest** in the Maddock universe so far, but still watchable and important for the bigger story. Skip if you want pure horror or tight storytelling.



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