World of Thama (2025): Ayushmann & Rashmika’s Bloody Love Story in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe

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“Na darr kabhi itna shaktishaali tha, aur na pyaar kabhi itna BLOODY!” 🦇 This Diwali, Maddock Films unleashes its most daring story yet with World of Thama, a supernatural romantic comedy where love and horror collide in spectacular fashion.

Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal, the film hits theaters worldwide on October 17, 2025 (Diwali). Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan & Amar Kaushik, Thama is the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe—and its very first love story.

As the makers tease: “This universe needed a love story. Unfortunately, it’s a bloody one.”

🌌 Enter the World of Thama

Set in a universe where supernatural forces meet human emotions, Thama blends horror, comedy, and romance in a way that only Maddock Films can.

Ayushmann Khurrana plays Alok, an ordinary man pulled into an extraordinary and blood-soaked love story.
Rashmika Mandanna stars as Tadaka, a woman caught between desire and doom.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui transforms into Yakshasan, a mysterious figure whose dark presence holds the key to the chaos.
Paresh Rawal as Ram Bajaj Goyal adds both gravitas and comic timing, grounding the supernatural madness in human wit.

With its mix of romance, mythology, and eerie humor, World of Thama promises a cinematic storm like no other.

🎬 Behind the Madness: The Makers

Director: Aditya Sarpotdar (Munjya)
Writers: Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew, Arun Falara
Producers: Dinesh Vijan & Amar Kaushik
Music: Sachin–Jigar with lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya
Cinematography: Saurabh Goswami
Publicity Design: Himanshu & Rahul Nanda

This creative team, known for balancing horror with humor, ensures that Thama will carry both thrills and laughter—wrapped in a Diwali spectacle.

🌙 Cameos & Special Appearances

The Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe is known for its interconnected storytelling, and Thama continues the tradition:

Varun Dhawan makes a cameo as Bhaskar / Bhediya, tying Thama directly to Bhediya (2022).
Malaika Arora will appear in a special performance, adding glamour to the eerie atmosphere.

These appearances promise a deeper connection to the growing cinematic universe Maddock has carefully built since Stree.

🩸 Genre: Horror, Comedy & Love—With Blood

Unlike its predecessors (Stree, Roohi, Bhediya, Munjya), Thama puts romance at the forefront. But make no mistake—this isn’t your typical love story. Here, passion is violent, devotion is haunted, and comedy slips through the cracks of fear.

In the words of one chilling teaser moment: “Love is eternal. But so are curses.”

📅 Release Date & Festival Launch

World of Thama storms into cinemas on October 17, 2025, perfectly timed for Diwali. With its festive release, the film is set to bring families, thrill-seekers, and horror buffs together for a cinematic celebration of fear and love.

🦇 Final Thoughts: A Bloody Diwali Awaits

With Ayushmann Khurrana’s charm, Rashmika Mandanna’s spark, Nawazuddin’s menace, and Paresh Rawal’s comic brilliance, World of Thama is primed to be both a box office spectacle and a fan-favorite addition to the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe.