Before Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Thamma', THIS 1986 classic film featured Betaal

'Thamma', starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, has hit theaters today. The film opened to mixed reviews at the theaters. While some have hailed 'Thamma' as the "perfect Diwali watch," others have described it as a "disappointment." The male lead recently refuted the notion that the movie was about vampires, claiming that it was actually about Betaals. Khurrana called it "Betaalism." Since Ayushmann has made things clear, let us tell you that 'Thamma' is not the first movie about Betaal. Let's learn more about it.

'Thamma' is not the first film on Betaal

The Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer is not the first movie based on Betaal. Shantilal Soni directed a film in 1986 titled 'Vikram Vetal'. The film starred the late acting legend Vikram Gokhale, Deepika Chikhalia, Manhar Desai, and Satish Shah in the lead roles.


The movie was based on the 'Baital Pachisi', which is a collection of Indian tales and legends about King Vikramaditya and the Vetala.

The film also featured a song titled 'Tera Badan Tera Yauvan', crooned by Shabbir Kumar. The music for the film was composed by Nadeem-Shravan.

More about 'Thamma'

The film, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal. It also features Sathyaraj, Faisal Malik, Geeta Aggarwal, and Rachit Singh in pivotal roles. It is the fifth installment in the Horror Comedy Universe backed by Dinesh Vijan.

Sarpotdar has already helmed 'Munjya', which is one of the movies in MHCU. Now, netizens have confirmed the cameo of Shakti Shalini in the film. Varun Dhawan's cameo as Bhediya was announced in the film's trailer itself. Ayushmann Khurrana has stated that there are three to four special appearances in the movie.

The movie has been made on a reported budget of Rs 145 crore.



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