'Thama': Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rashmika Mandanna starrer's FIRST LOOK to release on THIS date, new announcement promises 'this chapter is a love story, wilder and deadlier...'

Ayushmann Khurrana is set to join the blockbuster Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe, and the first look for his film 'Thama' will be revealed on August 19. The movie, which casts Ayushmann as a vampire, is a supernatural love story directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. The announcement, made on the one-year anniversary of the hit movie 'Stree 2,' also confirmed that 'Thama' will feature a star-studded cast including Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rashmika Mandanna, and Paresh Rawal.

Let's delve into the announcement and the details of 'Thama.'

Ayushmann Khurrana teaser highlights Maddock creatures

The makers posted a video on their social media featuring various creatures from their movies. In the video, a Hindi voiceover poses the question, “Who is the most powerful?” It continues, “A Stree who vanishes when asked to come back tomorrow? A headless Sarkata? A half-wolf Bhediya? Or a Munjya who constantly says ‘lagin, lagin’?” Then it hints at another creature, “There is another one, the most powerful one...” The scene shifts to bats accompanied by a sinister laugh. They made the announcement on the occasion of Independence Day and ‘Stree 2’ completing a year of release.

Independence Day special featuring Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Thama'

The post reads, “Independence Day Special! The No. 1 Hindi film Stree 2 turns 1 today. To celebrate, Dinesh Vijan expands the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe with #THAMA. The World of Thama unveils Tuesday, Aug 19 your first glimpse at the sarvashaktishaali villain set to redefine fear. The film storms into cinemas this Diwali 2025. Brace yourself this chapter is a love story, wilder and deadlier than anything you’ve seen before”.

Ayushmann Khurrana stars in ‘Thama’ with a supernatural twist

‘Thama’, a love story with a supernatural twist, stars Ayushmann Khurrana as a vampire. The movie is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, known for ‘Munjya’, and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films alongside Amar Kaushik. The film also features prominent actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rashmika Mandanna, and Paresh Rawal in significant roles.

Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Thama’ spans two timelines with Nawazuddin Siddiqui antagonist

According to an earlier report by Pinkvilla, ‘Thama’ will take place in two timelines: a present-day city in North India and the ancient Vijayanagara Empire. Nawazuddin’s character is the primary antagonist, a fierce personality from the past aiming to exact revenge in the current era.

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