World of Thama: Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna's vampire romance gets a gory twist with Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Summary:

• Maddock Films unveils the teaser of The World of Thama, a horror-romance starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal, set in its successful horror-comedy universe.

• The teaser showcases Rashmika as a seductive vampire who turns Ayushmann, Nawazuddin as a menacing tantrik, comic elements, and grand dance numbers, including a special appearance by Malaika Arora.

• Marketed as a “bloody love story,” the film aims to stand out this Diwali weekend by blending romance with horror-comedy, promising a bold, unconventional take on Hindi film love stories.

The teaser for the horror-romance film, The World of Thama, debuted today at precisely 11:11 AM. The makers have announced this film as a significant addition to their growing slate, following the success of smash hits like Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya in the horror-comedy genre.

Teaser reveals vampire romance and horror comedy blend

Promoting Thama—the "first-ever love story" in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe—is an Aditya Sarpotdar directorial. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal, with Faisal Malik and Geeta Agrawal rounding out the ensemble cast, the film is produced by Dinesh Vijan and aims to appeal to a wide range of audiences.

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The one-minute and 50-second-long teaser shows a lot about what can be expected from the film, including Rashmika being the vampire who successfully seduces Ayushmann's character and how he transforms into one eventually. In a sequence that sets up the onscreen couple's encounter, a bear attacks him. On the other hand, Nawazuddin is considered a dreadlocked tantrik who is menacing and his evil smile indicates the same. The film also hints at several comic moments, which have been a strong point for the film's universe.

Expect many dance numbers in the film, including a special track featuring Malaika Arora.

Check out the teaser below:

Tagline emphasises ‘bloody’ twist on love stories

The "bloody" pitch is huge in the Thama marketing campaign. "Wo kehte hai na darr kabhi itna shaktishaali tha, aur na pyaar kabhi itna BLOODY!" is the tagline that appears, marking it as an attempt at a violent, frightening romantic film. The story is being marketed as a daring new direction, breaking with the norms of conventional love storylines in Hindi cinema.

The release of Thama around Diwali coincides with one of the most lucrative periods in the Indian box office. Another upcoming Maddock release, Param Sundari, is set to receive extensive promotion, with the studio announcing that the film's teaser will hit theatres on August 29.

Stree (2018), which launched the universe and became a huge surprise smash, is only one example of how Maddock's horror comedies have historically profited from strong word of mouth and theatre-watching experiences.

Romantic horror aims to stand out this festive season

The affiliation with Ayushmann Khurrana lends credibility and star power to the eccentric, experimental realm in which he has established a reputation. The makers are optimistic that Rashmika Mandanna's rapid rise in the industry, along with Nawazuddin Siddiqui's adaptability and Paresh Rawal's comic timing, will appeal to both mainstream and multiplex viewers.

Horror comedies have been successful at the box office, and Thama aims to combine it with a romance storyline. With the tagline "wild, deadly, and unforgettable", Maddock Films seems to be putting their money on the uniqueness of a "bloody love story" to differentiate it from other Diwali films.

Thama is set to be released during the festive weekend, and everyone wonders if it will live up to the expectations and continue the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe.

FAQs:

Q. Who is starring in Thama?

A. The film features Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal, along with Faisal Malik and Geeta Agrawal.

Q. Who is directing Thama?

A. The film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, known for his work in the horror-comedy genre.

Q. When is Thama releasing in theatres?

A. Thama is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide during Diwali.