Thamma is a 2025 Hindi supernatural romantic film
Thamma is a 2025 Hindi supernatural-romantic film directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced under the banner of Maddock Films. It stars Ayushmann Khurrana (as Alok), Rashmika Mandanna (as Tadaka), and Nawazuddin Siddiqui among others.
Here’s a digestible version of the plot:
- Alok, a mild-mannered journalist, gets entangled with Tadaka, a mysterious woman from a hidden supernatural world.
- Tadaka belongs to an ancient sect of betaals/vampire-like creatures that abide by strict rules (e.g., no human blood, no falling in love with humans).
- Through a series of events, Alok becomes part of this supernatural world and is forced to confront dark powers, family suspicions, mythical lore and his own transformation.
- The story takes place partly in the wilds (forests, caves) and partly in the city, as these two worlds clash.
In the film, his character has a confrontation with Ayushmann Khurrana’s vampire character, a moment that has been highlighted as a major highlight for the audience.
What works:
- The film delivers strong visuals and production design: forests, caves and supernatural creatures are rendered impressively. Reviewers credit the cinematography and special effects.
- Performances stand out: Ayushmann brings his signature charm and transitions into darker territory; Rashmika holds her own as a powerful supernatural being; Nawazuddin provides weight.
- As a festival-release entertainer (it hit theatres around Diwali), it offers the mix of romance + supernatural + comedy that many viewers enjoy for an outing.
What doesn’t fully land:
- Pacing is inconsistent: some reviewers felt the narrative got stretched or had detours that slowed down the momentum.
- Some feel the horror element is under-utilised (given the ‘vampire/myth’ premise) and the comedy/humour feels forced at times.
- Fans of the earlier entries in the franchise might feel this one leans more on spectacle than on tight, original story-telling.
In short:
“Thamma” may not redefine the horror-romance genre, but it delivers as a festive-season supernatural entertainer. If you’re in the mood for a big-screen treat with mythological flavour, romance, and some humour, it’s a solid choice. But if you’re looking for a deeply scary, tightly written horror thriller, you might feel it slightly falls short.
Final Verdict (for Website Article)
If I were summarising for a website audience:
“Thamma is a sleek, visually bold outing that weaves vampire lore into modern romance. With charismatic leads and eye-catching set-pieces, it’s fun, festive and engaging — especially for viewers wanting a mythic love story wrapped in supernatural mystery. That said, it sometimes trips over uneven editing and humour that doesn’t always hit its mark. Still, as a Diwali-weekend movie, it brings enough style and energy to make it worth the ticket.”
Who Should Watch & Who Might Skip
Skip (or wait for streaming) if you prefer: tight, serious horror without comedic detours, minimalist storytelling, or highly original concept films where every thread is well-resolved.
Watch if you enjoy: Indian folklore with a supernatural twist, romantic mysteries, star-driven entertainers, or a fun outing with family/friends.
