With Thama, Ayushmann Khurrana joins horror-comedy universe

The horror comedy universe has a new addition titled Thama, starring Ayushmann Khurrana. Maddock Films has earlier delivered hit horror-comedies like Stree, Stree 2, and Munjya. The shared universe also includes films like Bhediya and Roohi.

Updated: November 6, 2024 18:04 IST

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The horror comedy universe has a new addition titled Thama, starring Ayushmann Khurrana. This Maddock Films' project is set to release in Diwali 2025.

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Producer Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films has earlier delivered hit horror-comedies like Stree, Stree 2, and Munjya. The shared universe also includes films like Bhediya and Roohi.

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Talking about joining the horror comedy universe in and as Thama, Ayushmann Khurrana said in a statement, "I’m excited that Dinesh Vijan feels this is the best time for me to enter his blockbuster horror comedy universe in and as Thama, after Stree 2 became the all-time biggest Bollywood film in the history of Hindi cinema! I am thrilled to be part of this universe’s legacy as it moves forward and also feel responsible to give audiences a theatrical experience that they will remember for years to come."

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Ayushmann also added, "The manner in which Dinesh is crafting this universe’s every beat is truly commendable and he deserves all the love and adulation that he is receiving. As a friend, collaborator and admirer of his work, I can only see this universe growing from strength to strength given the grand ideas of expansion that he has."

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Ayushmann is all excited to collaborate again with produce Dinesh Vijan after Bala.

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Ayushmann Khurrana shared about choosing Thama as his next project, and said, "The fact that Thama is the first love story of the horror comedy universe is all the more exciting! The promise of it being a ‘bloody’ love story is also a supremely unique and a compelling pitch for today’s audience who want clutter-breaking theatrical experiences."

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He added, "I have always been on a search for such unique projects throughout my career and I’m grateful that brilliant directors and filmmakers have considered me to helm such films. Thama is a project of a lifetime for me and I know that I will give my heart and soul for people to hopefully shower it with unanimous love."