Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s horror comedy Thamma keeps drawing crowds, crossing ₹119 crore in net earnings across India by day 13. Released during the festive Diwali season, the film has shown steady growth despite weekday dips, making it one of the top Bollywood performers of 2025.
Film Maintains Solid Run After Festive Boost
Thamma opened strong on Diwali, pulling in families and young viewers with its mix of scares and laughs. Early estimates show it earned about ₹3.85 crore on day 13, a Sunday, pushing the total to ₹119.65 crore net in India.
This comes after a first week haul of ₹108.4 crore, split between Hindi and Telugu versions. The movie faced some drops midweek but bounced back over the weekend.
Experts point to positive word of mouth and the star power of Ayushmann and Rashmika as key drivers. The film’s place in the popular Maddock Supernatural Universe also helps, following hits like Stree and Munjya.
Day Wise Earnings Breakdown
Collections started high during the holiday period and held up well. Here is a quick look at the daily figures:
| Day | Earnings (₹ Crore Net) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Diwali) | 25.11 | Biggest opening for Ayushmann |
| Day 2 | 19.23 | Strong hold on holiday |
| Day 3 | 14.45 | Partial holiday boost |
| Day 4 | 12.66 | Weekend growth |
| Day 5 | Around 10-11 | Steady family turnout |
| Day 6 | Similar to day 5 | Crossed ₹100 crore mark |
| Day 7 | About 8-9 | End of first week |
| Day 8 | 3-4 | Weekday dip |
| Day 9 | 3.25 | Slight recovery |
| Day 10 | 3-4 | Steady in second week |
| Day 11 | 3 | Weekend start |
| Day 12 | 4.4 | Good jump |
| Day 13 | 3.85 | Sunday estimate |
These numbers reflect India net collections, with Hindi dominating at over 98 percent. Worldwide, the film has crossed ₹140 crore gross, beating lifetime earnings of films like Munjya.
Beats Records and Rivals
Thamma has outperformed several big releases this year. It surpassed Salman Khan’s Sikandar to become the 10th highest grossing Bollywood film of 2025.
The movie also beat Akshay Kumar’s Sky Force and Aamir Khan linked projects in key milestones. In just 11 days, it knocked down lifetime totals of films like Dragon.
Rashmika Mandanna marks her third highest Bollywood grosser with this, following strong runs in other ventures. For Ayushmann, it is his fourth highest worldwide earner and biggest solo opener.
Compared to recent horror comedies, Thamma edges out Munjya’s lifetime haul globally. It holds firm against competition from Baahubali Epic and other Diwali releases.
Story and Cast Drive Appeal
Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma tells a twisted tale of a meek journalist who becomes a vampire and sparks a wild romance. Ayushmann plays the lead, transforming from everyday guy to supernatural hero.
Rashmika stars as his love interest, adding charm to the bloody love story. Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal bring depth with their roles in this fifth Maddock Universe entry.
The script by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew, and Arun Fulara mixes humor with horror, appealing to a wide audience. Produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, it builds on the universe’s success.
Ayushmann Shares Excitement on Role
Ayushmann called this his biggest career opening, thrilled by public validation. He told reporters the shift from regular guy roles to vampire traits excited him most.
As a fan of the Maddock Universe, he saw it as a fresh challenge. Rashmika echoed the fun on set, praising the team’s energy.
Fans love the twists and chemistry, with social media buzzing about memorable scenes.
What Lies Ahead for Thamma
With no major releases clashing soon, Thamma could aim for ₹150 crore in India. Analysts predict a lifetime total over ₹200 crore if weekends stay strong.
The film’s success boosts the horror comedy genre, proving festive timing pays off. It also cements Ayushmann’s streak of unique picks.
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