Ayushmann Khurrana's Thama is all set to hit theaters in Diwali 2025. Ahead of the release, the makers dropped the teaser release date along with a video.

Thama is an upcoming Bollywood film starring Ayushmann Khurrana. The film is part of Maddock's horror-comedy universe and is expected to feature a clash between Khurrana's vampire character and Varun Dhawan's werewolf from Bhediya. While the teaser was shown in theaters during big releases, the makers announced the teaser's release date officially. Amid War 2 and Coolie releases, Thama just grabbed the attention as fans have been awaiting updates about the romantic comedy that has supernatural elements.
Watch U-turn, Raat, and more horror films on OTTplay Premium. Get JioHotstar, Zee5, Sonyliv, Fancode and 25+ OTTs for only Rs 149 per month
On August 15, 2025, Shraddha Kapoor's Stree 2 turned 1. To celebrate, Dinesh Vijan is all set to expand the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe with Thama, starring Ayushmann Khurrana. The World of Thama, aka the teaser, will be released on August 19.
Announcing it, the makers dropped a video where Sarkata from Stree 2, Stree, Bhediya and Munjya were mentioned to introduce Thama, and the voiceover is done by Nawazuddin Siddiqui. He said, "Who is the most powerful? Is it Stree or Sarkata or Bhediya or Munjya? No. There is one who is more powerful than these. The most dangerous person whom people will know by one name, Thama."
Sharing the video, Maddock Films captioned their Instagram post, "Independence Day Special! The No. 1 Hindi film Stree 2 turns 1 today To celebrate, Dinesh Vijan expands the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe with #THAMA. The World of Thama unveils Tuesday, Aug 19 your first glimpse at the sarvashaktishaali villain set to redefine fear. The film storms into cinemas this Diwali 2025. Brace yourself this chapter is a love story, wilder and deadlier than anything you’ve seen before."
Also Read: Ayushmann Khurrana's Thama meets Hrithik Roshan's War 2: Here's the latest update
Thama is rumored to be a 'bloody' love story with a supernatural twist, set in both contemporary Delhi and the ancient Vijayanagara empire. Khurrana plays a historian who uncovers dark secrets related to the vampire myth, with flashbacks revealing past love stories in a historical context.
Thama is described as a romantic comedy with supernatural elements, blending romance, myth, and comedy with emotional storytelling. Thama is the expanded version of Maddock Films' other horror comedies, Stree Stree 2, Munjya, and Bhediya.
In Thama, Nawazuddin is reportedly cast as the antagonist, a ruthless figure from the past seeking revenge. On the other hand, Rashmika Mandanna plays a character involved in a past love story.
Catch Ayushmann Khurrana's Thama in Diwali 2025 at a theater near you!
Q: Is Thama connected to Stree?
A: Yes, Thama is connected to the Stree universe, created by Maddock Films, which also includes the films Stree and Bhediya. Ayushmann Khurrana will star as a vampire in Thama, which is part of this horror-comedy franchise.
Q: How is Munjya linked to Stree?
A: The universe-building began with Bhediya, in which characters from Stree appeared. This was followed by Munjya, where characters from Bhediya and Stree appeared. The continuity with Bhediya's characters continued in Sree 2, making Sree and Bhediya the central link connecting the three films.
Q: When can I watch Thama?
A: Thama will hit theaters in Diwali 2025.
Share