As the biggest film in the history of Bollywood in the horror comedy category, Thama will be the fifth instalment of the popular Supernatural Universe in Maddock films. This bloody romance, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, will release during the Diwali of 2025 and is expected to bring a twist of genres by adding supernatural scenes to the story with emotional layers.
Why Thama Stands Out
- Genre Shift: Genre-wise wise it is a game changer, making it interesting to put it in a genre as Thama is a romantic comedy film with an incorporation of supernatural with horror, bleeding love story, something that is not ever done before when speaking of earlier Maddock films (Stree, Bhediya, Munjya).
- Star Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana (playing Thama, a vampire), Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal front a stellar cast to this non-disappointing new twist.Franchise Connectivity: A random appearance by Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya character explains the connection with the rest of the Maddock Universe.
The film is to be released at the right time, as it is to be released at Diwali 2025, which means that it taps into huge box-office opportunities.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Thama |
| Franchise | 5th Maddock Supernatural Universe film |
| Genre | Romantic Comedy + Supernatural/Horror |
| Director | Aditya Sarpotdar |
| Writers | Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew, Arun Fulara |
| Producers | Dinesh Vijan, Amar Kaushik |
| Cast | Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal |
| Cameo | Varun Dhawan as Bhediya |
| Theatrical Release | Diwali, October 2025 (~Oct 20–17, Diwali week) |
| OTT Platform | Likely Netflix (expected Dec 2025) |
| Runtime | ~2 hr 47 min (estimated) |
| Language & Dubbing | Hindi; dubbed in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam |
| Filming | Began Dec 2024; wrapped May 2025 |
| Cinematographer & Music | Abinandhan Ramanujam (DOP), Sachin-Jigar (music) |
The next film from Maddock Films, Thama, is a bold new move towards supernatural romance, scheduled to release in cinemas during Diwali 2025, with Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna as leads, as the brooding vampire and his love interest, respectively. It’s directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, and the scriptwriter, Niren Bhatt, is making their first bloody love story in the Maddock Universe, an exotic blend of comedy, romance, and horror, and expectations are high in terms of festival fortunes.
Still strolling in the chaparral with its unfading mix of love, horror, folklore, and merriment, Thama is easily turning into one of the most discussed Indian films of 2025. Are you a Maddock fan, or are you in need of some new stuff this Diwali? Keep your eyes on the screens, this is a love story, but it is a bloody one.
