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Ayushmann Khurrana’s Horror-Comedy ‘Thama’ Secures Diwali 2025 Release

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the Maddock Films production will launch an eight-film horror-comedy universe during the festive season.

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Overview

  • ‘Thama’ is set to hit theaters on Diwali, Oct. 20, 2025, marking Khurrana’s first major festive-window release and the biggest of his career.
  • The project, produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, kicks off the studio’s slate of eight interconnected horror-comedy films through 2028.
  • Khurrana described the Diwali slot as a prime opportunity for family gatherings and said he aims to spread joy and laughter nationwide.
  • The ensemble cast features Rashmika Mandanna in her first on-screen pairing with Khurrana alongside Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
  • Reported to follow a historian’s descent into local vampire myths and supernatural stirrings, ‘Thama’ blends folklore with comedic elements.