Ayushmann Khurrana on his first Diwali release Thama: 'It feels surreal'

Thama is the film that Ayushmann Khurrana is preparing for, and he claims it to be the greatest release of his life. The actor has earned a solid reputation in Hindi cinema with his screenplay choices and adaptable performances. Thama is the first big Diwali release of Ayushmann's career, and it marks a giant milestone for the actor. It is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and supported by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films.

Landmark Diwali release for Ayushmann Khurrana

Traditionally, the Diwali release window is considered prime real estate for films in India, often reserved for big-budget entertainers starring top-billed names. Thama becomes a watershed event in Ayushmann's career when seen in that light, a reflection of his growing reputation at the box office.

Ayushmann (Bareilly Ki Barfi and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan) says, elaborating on his personal interpretation of the celebratory festival, that for him , Diwali is about togetherness, it is about family and it is about having the best community experience by spending time with your friends. The actor takes his family to the movies every year on Diwali because he's a huge movie buff! It brings him immense joy to witness the large number of people flocking to theatres to witness these major releases; they have an incredible time together.

Festive season comeback with Thama

Thama marks Ayushmann's return to the festive season as a leading man. Having a major Diwali release with the film is certainly an incredible feeling. Thama is the most anticipated film of his career, and he can't wait to share its infectious energy of pleasure, laughter, and good times with listening audiences across the nation. For him, it's "really surreal" that his film may be a contributing factor to people's joy throughout the holiday season.

One of the exciting new combinations to watch in 2025 is Ayushmann and Rashmika Mandanna (Chamak and Geetha Govindam), who will be working together for the first time in this film.

Passion project backed by a dedicated team

The actor stresses that everyone's hard work went into making the film. Ayushmann can feel the immense passion and dedication from his producers Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, as well as from his director Aditya Sarpotdar and the rest of the Thama team, as they strive to create an unforgettable cinematic experience for all audiences.

Signifying his increasing popularity and the confidence filmmakers now have in their cinematic style, Ayushmann joins the ranks of performers who have fronted Diwali releases with Thama.