Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Thama to unveil ‘Sarvashaktishaali’ villain on this date, deets inside

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Thama to unveil ‘Sarvashaktishaali’ villain on this date

On August 15, 2025, Maddock Films turned the spotlight on two celebrations — India’s 79th Independence Day and the first anniversary of its blockbuster Stree 2.

Using the occasion, producer Dinesh Vijan announced the next big chapter in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe — Thama, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

The announcement came via an Instagram post featuring a special video montage of moments from Maddock’s previous horror-comedy hits, teasing a dark and powerful new antagonist.

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The caption hinted at something unprecedented: “The World of Thama unveils Tuesday, Aug 19 your first glimpse at the sarvashaktishaali villain set to redefine fear. The film storms into cinemas this Diwali 2025. Brace yourself — this chapter is a love story, wilder and deadlier than anything you’ve seen before.”

Billed as a supernatural love story, Thama promises to blend Maddock’s signature mix of folklore-driven horror with humour and heartfelt storytelling, while adding an intense romantic core. The “sarvashaktishaali” (meaning all-powerful) villain is expected to be central to the plot, pushing the boundaries of fear within the franchise’s already established universe.

Since Stree (2018), Maddock Films has built a unique space in Bollywood with its Horror-Comedy Universe, delivering hits like Roohi (2021), Bhediya (2022), Munjya (2024), and Stree 2 (2024).

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Each instalment has combined supernatural scares with quirky humour and a strong cultural backdrop. With Thama, the makers appear ready to raise the stakes by intertwining a deep love story with elements of chilling horror.

The first look at Thama’s much-hyped villain will be revealed on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, just ahead of its grand Diwali release. Given Maddock’s track record, the film is poised to be a major cinematic event, promising a rollercoaster of fear, love, and spectacle for audiences.