Thamma Movie Review: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna's Diwali Delight Fuses Folklore, Fire And Full-On Fan Service

Thamma Movie Review: Maddock Films is back at it with Thamma coming to us with the blaze just in time for the festival of lights. The fifth installment in horror comedy verse is not a mere addition to the studio’s horror world; it is a heartfelt, ambitious, and highly engaging genre that combines mythology, mass appeal, and a cinematic universe. After the arrival of Stree to give both scares and laughs, and Bhediya to narrate metamorphosis through folklore, Thamma goes even further by fusing horror with love, fantasy with feeling, and myth with Marvel-like universe-building without the overdose.

Thamma by Aditya Sarpotdar with the screenplay by Niren Bhatt and team. The first scene is set in a mysterious forest where it is rumoured that old guardians still exist and that old curses are resurfacing. The universe in which the story takes place is frightening but somehow familiar. The fact that Thamma never aims for the most base form of fear sets it apart from other movies. Instead it captures you through feelings, well-timed comedy, and a narrative of the human nature to protect what is dear even when confronted with the supernatural.

Ayushmann Khurrana portrays a small-town journalist, Alok, whose accidental encounter with the unknown leads to a big thing. Throughout the first half, he is charming and vulnerable, but later on, his acting becomes more profound, intense, and heroic. Rashmika Mandanna is on a par with him—her character is far from typical horror-comedy exaggerations. She is authentic, unpolished, and connects with the audience.

SPOILER ALERT!

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However, Thamma not only narrates a self-contained plot. It unfolds the universe of the Maddock interconnected horror series. The latter half is loaded with twists, changes, and one significant visual climax: the much-talked-about confrontation between Alok and Bhediya (Varun Dhawan). Besides being brilliantly filmed and jam-packed with top-notch VFX, the scene also serves as a very subtle indication of the two characters’ deeper relationship, which thereby, fans get to speculate a lot. You think it’s just a cameo? Think again.

One of the major assets of Thamma is the meticulous universe-building. From Easter eggs to character callbacks, the movie is stuffed with clues for the devotees. The most terrifying—and at the same time, exciting—moment could be the Sar Kata comeback, the headless Stree’s ghost, whose brief appearance is a hint of a bigger evil waiting for us just around the corner. Right now, it’s obvious: Stree 2 and Thamma are two sides of the same coin. A crossover is not a question anymore, it’s going to happen.

Supporting Cast Performances

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Paresh Rawal, who plays Alok's father, draws the most attention among the supporting cast members with his sarcastic, humorous, and never over-the-top persona. Conversely, Nawazuddin Siddiqui enhances the film's darker aspects by adding a further dimension of evil and mystery. Instead of just taking up screen time, his character is getting ready for something much more significant in this realm. Go to this location.

In addition, Sathyaraj returns as Elvis, the strange but intelligent paranormal specialist who made us chuckle in the previous episode, but the tone has altered. He continues to make people laugh, but he now plays a vital role in the puzzle. At a crucial point, he connects Alok's transformation to Bhediya's earlier hardships, providing a mysterious hint that ardent Maddock fans will love deciphering.

Nora Fatehi’s brief appearance, which many people thought, would be just for looks, is actually surprisingly significant. Her short role is directly linked to the Stree myth and is like an invisible fist that hits you when you least expect it. It is fan service, but it is smart and has layers.

The showdown between Bhediya and Thamma is explosive — fierce, fast, and layered with emotion. It’s more than muscle; it’s myth and memory colliding. Bhediya fights with fire, but Thamma strikes with purpose and pain. The choreography is stunning, every hit lands hard. It’s a battle that lingers long after it ends.

Background Score

Thamma, which was mostly marketed for its striking visuals and hit songs before its release, has adopted a rather quiet, story-first strategy in Thamma. The tracks aren't all fillers. They either aid in character development or enhance the mythology. This movie doesn't have any cliched songs. This is how Bollywood horror should be done.

Final Verdict: 3.5/5

In every aspect, Thamma is a Diwali release—opulent, poignant, and full of scenes that make you laugh, dance, and become more involved with the movie. It is entertaining the audience without undervaluing their intelligence. Additionally, it makes it quite evident that the Maddock horror-verse is not only growing but also getting ready for battle. Thamma is something much, much greater than a movie or a spark, so light those diyas and put those popcorns in your hands.