Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna are set to make their first on-screen collaboration in the upcoming film Thama, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. The film, announced in October, promises to be a thrilling horror-comedy with a bloody love story and is set to release during Diwali 2025.
Rashmika Mandanna recently opened up about her role in the film, revealing that she will be playing a character who “flies around,” hinting at an action-packed and adventurous storyline. In an exclusive chat with Pinkvilla, she described the film’s imaginative universe as unique and captivating. “You have the spy universe; you have all of this. But a universe like this, which is so different, fascinated me,” she said. “They are creating everything from the root. They are imagining things, convincing people to believe those things can actually exist.”
Mandanna also expressed her fondness for making films aimed at children, describing them as “the best audience.” She noted, “It’s a film for kids, and I love making films for kids. They are having fun, calling their parents to go to the theater, watch the film in the theater. I think that’s joy for me.” The actress also shared her excitement about tackling a new genre and style of performance for Thama, saying, “This is a completely new world for me, as it’s got a lot of performance. Face and emotions are one thing, but physically doing a lot of crazy things is another thing. I get to do it.”
Meanwhile, Ayushmann Khurrana also shared glimpses from his first day on set on social media. One of the cards he received read, “Dear Ayushmann, It’s fang-tastic to have you on board Maddock’s horror comedy universe. Who better than ‘Ayushmann’ to play the ‘un-dead’ THAMA? We believe this is a role you will love to sink your teeth into!” Khurrana captioned the post, “#Thama day 1.” Another note from a crew member expressed excitement for the project, saying, “Good morning sir, Yeahh Finally it’s Thama Day…we are so excited to start this Thama journey with you…Hope you have a first day with us…Let’s make bloody good memories…”
Thama, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar of Munjya fame, is produced by Amar Kaushik, known for Stree 2. The film, which features Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in key roles, is shaping up to be a gripping addition to the horror-comedy genre. Set to release during Diwali 2025, Thama promises a thrilling, bloody love story that will delve into a unique and imaginative universe.
