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Thama: What we know about the plot, actors and cameos

Thama is a Diwali-2025 romantic horror-comedy about a historian uncovering vampiric folklore across modern and Vijayanagar timelines. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal; cameos by Varun Dhawan and Malaika Arora.

Entertainment desk | August 20, 2025 / 01:11 IST
1/7
Genre & Universe - Thama is a horror-comedy with a romantic core, and the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe.
Genre & Universe - Thama is a horror-comedy with a romantic core, and the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe.
2/7
Title Origin - The title Thama likely draws inspiration from Ashwatthama—the immortal warrior from the Mahabharata—hinting at themes of immortality and mythology.
Title Origin - The title Thama likely draws inspiration from Ashwatthama—the immortal warrior from the Mahabharata—hinting at themes of immortality and mythology.
3/7
Plot Premise - The story follows a historian, Alok (Ayushmann Khurrana), tracing vampiric roots in Indian folklore through two timelines—modern India and the ancient kingdom of Vijayanagar.
Plot Premise - The story follows a historian, Alok (Ayushmann Khurrana), tracing vampiric roots in Indian folklore through two timelines—modern India and the ancient kingdom of Vijayanagar.
4/7
Lead Cast - Starring Ayushmann Khurrana (Alok), Rashmika Mandanna (Tadaka), Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Yakshasan), and Paresh Rawal (Ram Bajaj Goyal).
Lead Cast - Starring Ayushmann Khurrana (Alok), Rashmika Mandanna (Tadaka), Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Yakshasan), and Paresh Rawal (Ram Bajaj Goyal).
5/7
Notable Cameos & Appearances - Includes a cameo by Varun Dhawan (as Bhaskar/Bhediya) and a special appearance by Malaika Arora .
Notable Cameos & Appearances - Includes a cameo by Varun Dhawan (as Bhaskar/Bhediya) and a special appearance by Malaika Arora .
6/7
Release Schedule - Thama is scheduled for theatrical release on 17 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali .
Release Schedule - Thama is scheduled for theatrical release on 17 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali .
7/7
Teaser & Promotion- First-look posters were unveiled on 18 August, followed by the teaser titled "The World of Thama" on 19 August, creating considerable fanbuzz.
Teaser & Promotion- First-look posters were unveiled on 18 August, followed by the teaser titled "The World of Thama" on 19 August, creating considerable fanbuzz.

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