Overview
- The director says Kiara Advani was never locked for the film and that casting was still evolving during the writing stage.
- Kaushik attributes the replacement narrative to leaks and to what he describes as paid negative publicity within the industry.
- He praises Aneet Padda’s potential, noting her breakout in Saiyaara and saying the role was cast based on fit for the character.
- Shakti Shalini is the next planned title in Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe, with detailed production information yet to be disclosed.
- Trade reporting notes Thamma has earned over ₹180 crore worldwide, taking the MHCU’s cumulative box office past an estimated ₹1,500 crore.