Thama teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘bloody’ love story gets Nawazuddin Siddiqui as desi vampire

Thama teaser: Maddock debuted the first teaser of the latest iteration in horror universe starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in key roles. The film will release on Diwali this year.

By: Entertainment Desk

Chennai | August 19, 2025 12:06 PM IST

3 min read

Ayushmann Khurrana plays lead role in Thama.

Ayushmann Khurrana will finally return to theatres after a gap of two years with Thama, another horror-comedy from Stree and Munjya maker Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. The film also stars Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. After much anticipation, the makers unveiled the film’s teaser on Tuesday and described it as their “first love story.”

The teaser of Thama begins with Ayushmann’s voice as he romantically talks to Rashmika. The visuals then cut to a close-up shot of Rashmika and Ayushmann, who looks wounded with bruises visible on his face. Rashmika, appearing like a supernatural character, is dressed in traditional attire and holds Ayushmann tenderly as they hang from a building. The visuals then take us into the spooky world of Thama, where strange creatures leap across trees and a goddess-like figure is shown killing a rakshas. Another eerie shot features a man drinking blood. Much like Stree, Munjya, and Bhediya, this film also seems to be laced with folklore deeply rooted in India.

Watch Thama teaser | Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna

Following this, the teaser showcases a dance number featuring Rashmika and Ayushmann, along with a surprise appearance by Malaika Arora in a special song. Paresh Rawal also makes an appearance in the teaser, while a glimpse of Panchayat star Faisal Malik is spotted as well. The teaser ends on an interesting note with Nawazuddin Siddiqui dressed as a vampire-like character, humorously requesting the teaser to continue as he hasn’t seen a love story in years.

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The makers shared the teaser on Instagram and wrote, “Na darr kabhi itna shaktishaali tha, aur na pyaar kabhi itna BLOODY!🦇 Brace yourself this Diwali to witness the first love story in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe. Step into the World of Thama, a cinematic experience unlike anything you’ve seen before, storming into cinemas worldwide. #Thama Teaser Out Now!”

Thama is helmed by Aditya Sarpotdar, with music composed by Sachin-Jigar. The film is slated to release this Diwali.

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