Mumbai, October 25 (Udaipur Kiran) – After a stellar start during the Diwali festivities, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s horror-comedy ‘Thamma’ witnessed a major dip in collections on its first Friday. Despite the slowdown, the film’s total box office earnings have reached an impressive ₹59.39 crore (India net) so far.
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma is the latest addition to India’s growing horror-comedy universe, blending supernatural elements with humour and emotion.
💰 Box Office Breakdown So Far
| Day | Collection (India Net) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 (Tuesday – Diwali Release) | ₹24 crore |
| Day 2 (Wednesday) | ₹18.6 crore |
| Day 3 (Thursday) | ₹13 crore |
| Day 4 (Friday – Working Day) | ₹3.79 crore (early estimates) |
| Total (4 Days) | ₹59.39 crore |
The film’s opening day saw a massive ₹24 crore collection, boosted by the festive mood. However, the drop to ₹3.79 crore on the first Friday — a regular working day — highlights the end of the initial holiday momentum.
🎬 About ‘Thamma’
Thamma follows the story of a journalist who, after meeting a mysterious woman, transforms into a vampiric creature called Betal. He must then fight to save humanity from the ancient evil’s curse.
The film features an ensemble cast including Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal, Faisal Malik, Geeta Agrawal Sharma, and Alexx O’Nell. Special appearances by Nora Fatehi, Malaika Arora, Sathyaraj, and Abhishek Banerjee add to its star power.
⭐ Critical Reception
The Times of India rated Thamma 3.5 out of 5 stars, calling it a “worthy addition” to the Stree horror-comedy universe. The review highlighted how Sarpotdar expands the lore of mystical beings called Betaals, ancient guardians of humans who turn against their code after a tragic betrayal.
🙏 Ayushmann Khurrana’s Heartfelt Note
Following the film’s early success, Ayushmann Khurrana shared an emotional post on social media, thanking fans and recalling his late father’s blessings.
“This family has seen a lot in the last few years. The success of Thamma is like a beautiful divine light. When Paresh ji said ‘Ayushman Bhava’ in the film, it felt like my father, my guardian angel, had blessed me,” he wrote.
Ayushmann added that he was “overwhelmed” by the audience’s love and credited the film’s team and viewers for its success.
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