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

Genre & Universe - Thama is a horror-comedy with a romantic core, and the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe.

Title Origin - The title Thama likely draws inspiration from Ashwatthama—the immortal warrior from the Mahabharata—hinting at themes of immortality and mythology.

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.

Lead Cast - Starring Ayushmann Khurrana (Alok), Rashmika Mandanna (Tadaka), Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Yakshasan), and Paresh Rawal (Ram Bajaj Goyal).

Notable Cameos & Appearances - Includes a cameo by Varun Dhawan (as Bhaskar/Bhediya) and a special appearance by Malaika Arora .

Release Schedule - Thama is scheduled for theatrical release on 17 October 2025, coinciding with Diwali .

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.