Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, is the latest instalment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). It was released today October 21 and early reviews signal that it was received positively by movie goers who caught the morning shows. Thamma follows movies like Stree, Bhediya, Munjya and Stree 2 in the MHCU although it stands apart due to it being more of a romantic comedy with horror elements versus a horror comedy with romantic elements as was the case for the other films that preceded it.
X reviews are important for those who are looking towards fresh and honest reviews to decide on whether they want to watch the movie or not. They provide a candid opinion from the average movie-goer and have the power to influence the masses. So without further ado, here is what netizens had to say about Thamma.
Early reviews of Thamma on X paint a positive picture
Thamma had decent advanced bookings all across the country, with 12,000 tickets sold the first day itself. Now X users are taking to the platform to give their reviews about the film and they are for the most part positive. One user said,” Just watched Thamma, #AyushmannKhurrana is in top form, delivering laughs and chills like only he can. The comedy hits hard, and the horror scenes are spot on. #RashmikaMandanna adds her beautiful and mysterious charm.” praising the actors’ performances and the comedy, while another user said, “#Thamma is spooky yet sweet, funny yet frightening , a rollercoaster of emotions … While the story treads familiar territory like Stree and Munjya, it still manages to keep things entertaining with witty dialogues and clever twists.”
The second half of the film received high praise due to “spine-chilling twists” and surprise cameos. One user on X said, “The core is – storyline. 1st half is slow yet deeply connected and will take u back to those dadi ki kahani days. But brace yourself. 2nd half hits hard with spine chilling twists, unexpected turns and a mind-blowing cameo action entry.” While another gave the verdict, “#Thamma is not just a movie, it’s an experience full of laughter, thrills, and twists you won’t see coming.” while praising this movie as a “career-best” for Ayushmann Khurrana.
Overall, the movie is receiving an average of 3.5 – 4 stars by early bird reviewers and can hope to do well at the Box Office if favourable word of mouth gets around. It is projected to rake in Rs 30-40 crores on opening week according to pre-booking of tickets but could earn more if it manages to earn the love of the audience.
About Thamma
Thamma, set in the same universe as the other films in the MHCU, follows Alok (Khurrana) as he finds out something significant and supernatural about his heritage. He is unexpectedly thrust into a conflict with the rogue king of vampires played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui and combines forces with the mysterious Tadaka (Mandanna) to bring him down. Khurrana and Mandanna play star-crossed lovers from a past life while Siddiqui plays the role of the main antagonist. Paresh Rawal and Geeta Aggarwal play Alok’s parents and make for a strong supporting cast along with Sathyaraj and Faisal Malik. Faces both new and old to the MHCU also make stunning cameos.
Rooted in folklore according to director Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma is the most romantic of all MHCU movies and features hilarious and punchy one-liners which are bound to hook the audience. This movie is perfect for those who are looking to prolong the feeling of recent and soon to come festivities.