Movie Name : Thamma
Release Date : Oct 21, 2025
123telugu.com Rating : 2.75/5
Starring : Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Faisal Malik, Rachit Singh, Geeta Agarwal
Director : Aditya Sarpotdar
Producers : Dinesh Vijan, Amar Kaushik
Music Director : Sachin–Jigar
Cinematographer : Saurabh Goswami
Editor : Hemanti Sarkar
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Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) is one of the successful franchises in Indian cinema and the latest film in this universe is Thamma headlined by Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. The film directed by Aditya Sarpotdar is now out in theatres. Let’s see how it is.
Story:
Alok Goyal (Ayushmann Khurrana), hailing from Delhi, is a journalist who sets out to a forest along with his colleagues on an assignment. Unexpectedly, he gets attacked by a bear, but Tadaka (Rashmika), a vampire, comes to his rescue. Alok is instantly smitten by her. Little does Alok know that he is about to face the biggest challenge of his life because of Tadaka and her clan, led by Yakshasan (Nawazuddin Siddiqui).
Plus Points:
Thamma features an interesting plot that stands out from other films in the MHCU, and this indeed serves as the film’s biggest USP. Even though the screenplay isn’t very effective, the unique storyline manages to hold our attention to some extent.
Rashmika Mandanna’s role is superbly written and this is easily her best role in Bollywood so far. Playing a vampire is quite challenging. It walks a fine line and even a small mistake can make things look bad. But Rashmika handled it brilliantly and deserves applause for taking up something so unique and difficult.
Ayushmann Khurrana is a fine actor, and once again, he performs with utmost conviction. His role carries dual shades, and Ayushmann pulls them off quite well. The way he portrays the character’s transformation in the second half is particularly impressive. Thamma also offers a few fun moments here and there and the universe fans have a surprise cameo to cheer about.
Minus Points:
While Thamma has an interesting plot compared to other films in the franchise, it doesn’t offer the same level of entertainment and ultimately doesn’t deliver the desired high or impact. There are a few good funny moments, but they’re scattered throughout and lack consistency.
The story makes the film partly enjoyable, but since the good moments are sporadic, it tends to get boring at times. The pacing is the biggest issue for Thamma, and the editing team could have done a much better job. The movie feels very slow in parts, and trimming a song or two would have done a world of good.
The Telugu dubbing is not satisfactory, and the translation sounds quite odd, especially in the songs. Since Thamma comes from an esteemed production house one would obviously expect better dubbing quality. The finale episode falls flat, feels rushed, and doesn’t leave a strong impact. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is effective but it would have been much better if he had more screentime.
Technical Aspects:
The songs composed by Sachin–Jigar are below par, while the background score feels decent in comparison. The cinematography by Saurabh Goswami is quite good, but the editing leaves a lot to be desired. The VFX work is impressive, especially in Ayushmann’s introduction scene and a fight sequence in the second half.
As mentioned earlier the dubbing is the major drawback. The writing team did a neat job, but Aditya Sarpotdar’s direction couldn’t fully translate the written material onto the screen, making the film work only in parts. The narrative falters with multiple stumbling blocks.
Verdict:
On the whole, Thamma has an exciting idea, but the screenplay doesn’t completely do justice to the story that showed promise. Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana deliver impactful performances, and the film offers a few enjoyable moments. However, the slow pacing, dragged out scenes, and a weak finale prevent it from reaching the next level.
123telugu.com Rating: 2.75/5
Reviewed by 123telugu Team
