Thamma release: Watch Nawazuddin Siddiqui's some underrated yet compelling movies on OTT

Before witnessing Nawazuddin Siddiqui's villainous performance in Thamma, catch some of his underrated movies with OTTplay Premium that you might have not heard previously.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui in Thamma

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is back with another iconic role that too as the main antagonist in Thamma. The actor was last seen in the biopic Costao where he briliantly portayed the life of Costao Fernandes. Well, Thamma is absolutely a different plot with supernatural and adventurous elements in it. Nawazuddin steps into the role of Yakshasan in Thamma, who's a mysterious being and his motives remain hidden in ambiguity until the release. However, OTTplay Premium has some of the most underrated movies of Siddiqui to revisit before Thamma hits the theatres on October 21, 2025.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui's underrated movies:

Firaaq (ZEE5)

Nawazuddin briliantly portrays the role of a Muslim man Hanif who turns to violence from vengeance after his home is looted and turned during the 2002 Gujrat riots. His performance highlights the psychological toll that went through the victims during the real-life riot, showing how trauma and injustice can transform a victim into a perpetrator. Firaaq explores the aftermath of the Gujrat riots which reflects the search for peace among the characters who played the victims.

Babumoshai Bandookbaaz (ZEE5)

Siddiqui plays the role of a contract killer from Uttar Pradesh who gets involved romantically with a cobbler and cope up with his rivalry with another assassin. The story is set in the rural landscape of Uttar Pradesh, where he works for competing politicians. Babumoshai Bandookbaaz not only focus on his character but also highlights the criminal underbelly of Uttar Pradesh where betrayal takes a toll on the powerful political figures.

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This romance drama focuses on a struggling street photographer named Rafi who's in constant pressure of getting married from his grandmother. To make his grandmother calm down a little, Rafi sends a young woman Noori's picture to her and lies that she's his fiancee. However, the life backfires when Rafi'a grandmother travel to Mumbai from her ancestral village to meet Noori in person. Nawazuddin Siddiqui portays the middle-aged Rafi.

Monsoon Shootout (JioHotstar)

This crime drama follows a rookie police officer who takes charge of his first assignment during the heavy monsoon rainy season. The narrative of the movie is split into three different versions of the event, each exploring the dramatic consequences of one of Adi's choices. These parallel realities follow Adi down a path of increasing moral compromise, exposing the systemic corruption of the Mumbai police force and the complex lives of those involved. Nawazuddin plays Shiva, the main antagonist of the story.

Haaramkhor (JioHotstar)

Siddiqui plays a married school teacher who develops a relationship with his 14-year-old student, portraying as a selfish and manipulative character who takes advantage of the student's vulnerability. The movie explores the relationship levels of the teenage student and her middle-aged teacher step-by-step even when things take a dramatic turn when their relationship gets exposed that jeopardises their connection and take a legal turn involving police.

Haddi (ZEE5)

This movie is a gory revenge drama that explores a transgender woman who infiltrates a crime syndicate to avenge the slaughter of her community. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays dual role of Haddi and Harika in the movie, who travels from Allahabad to Delhi and ruthlessly works his way up the criminal hierarchy. Haddi gains the trust of the powerful gangster-turned-politician Pramod Ahlawat (Anurag Kashyap), who runs illegal businesses, including the grim trade of cadavers and human bones.

FAQs:

Q: When is Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's movie Thamma releasing?

A: Thamma is scheduled for a major theatrical release on October 21, 2025, coinciding with the festive holiday of Diwali.

Q: Where can I watch the movie Thamma online (OTT)?

A: Thamma will be released digitally on Amazon Prime Video. It will first be available for rent starting December 2, with a full, unlimited streaming release for all subscribers following on December 16, 2025.

Q: Who is in the cast of Thamma?

A: The main cast of Thamma includes Ayushmann Khurrana as Alok Goyal and Rashmika Mandanna as Tadaka, with Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the antagonist Yakshasan. Veteran actor Paresh Rawal and Varun Dhawan (in a special appearance) also feature.

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