Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna are all set to reunite on the big screen in the upcoming horror-comedy Thamma, which is scheduled to hit theaters on October 21, 2025. The movie has been making headlines for the new storyline and the stellar star cast.
As excitement builds among fans, a report has revealed the film has broken a record. The movie is made on a staggering budget, and is reportedly the most expensive entry in the Indian horror-comedy universe.
Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma breaks record
According to Bollywood Hungama, the filmmakers brought in top international VFX studios to handle the extensive visual effects required for the story. As a result, the production budget soared to ₹125 crore, making it a landmark investment for the genre. The cost of publicity and promotions has been kept separate at ₹20 crore, bringing the total estimated expenditure to around ₹145 crore.
Thamma leaves Stree 2 behind in terms of budget
This budget even surpasses that of Stree 2, which starred Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Aparshakti Khurrana, Pankaj Tripathi, and Abhishek Banerjee, and was produced at a cost of ₹125 crore. With Thamma, the horror-comedy universe is reaching new heights in terms of scale, technical finesse, and star power.
About Thamma
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma also features powerhouse actors like Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, alongside Sathyaraj, Faisal Malik, and Geeta Aggarwal. Adding to the excitement, Varun Dhawan makes a special cameo as Bhaskar/Bhediya. The film marks the fifth installment in the horror-comedy universe, promising a thrilling mix of scares, laughs, and high-octane visuals.
With a record-breaking budget, an ensemble cast, and VFX-heavy sequences, Thamma is poised to set new standards for horror-comedy films in India.Fans are expecting a cinematic experience that combines spine-chilling moments with rib-tickling comedy, elevated by stellar performances and cutting-edge visual effects.