Rashmika Mandanna, Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Thamma collects over ₹55 crore in 3 days

Maddock Films’ latest addition to its horror-comedy universe, Thamma, is off to a strong start at the box office. The Aditya Sarpotdar-directed film, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, has collected ₹55.6 crore (India net) and ₹72 crore worldwide within its first three days of release. The film has an IMDb rating of 7.0, based on inputs from 23,819 users.

Released on October 21, the Dinesh Vijan–produced film opened to an impressive ₹24 crore on Day 1, followed by ₹18.6 crore on Wednesday and ₹13 crore on Thursday. While collections dipped slightly during weekdays, the film has retained solid traction post the festive rush. The movie’s budget is estimated at ₹125 crore, with overseas earnings of ₹5.3 crore so far.

Breaking down the numbers

Thamma had a robust start with ₹24 crore on its opening day. On Wednesday and Thursday, the film witnessed a gradual drop in collections but maintained a steady hold even as the festive holiday momentum slowed.

The film has been ranked as the second-highest opener in Maddock Films’ horror-comedy universe, just behind Stree 2.

It has also marked a career milestone for Ayushmann Khurrana, becoming his biggest opener to date, surpassing the ₹10.69 crore opening of Dream Girl 2.

Thamma expands Maddock Films’ interconnected horror-comedy universe that includes Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya. The film’s mix of supernatural romance and humour has struck a chord with younger audiences, driving strong footfalls in metros and Tier I cities.

Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director of PVR INOX Ltd, said the film’s success reflects the broader festive momentum in theatres. “This festive season has been extremely encouraging for the cinema industry, and for PVR INOX as well. We witnessed a strong resurgence in moviegoing during the Diwali period... Building on that momentum, Thamma and Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat have continued to perform well, resonating strongly with younger audiences… It brings a fresh and experimental take on the horror-comedy genre, backed by Maddock Films’ signature blend of humour, heart, and storytelling finesse.”

Industry analysts note that Thamma’s performance is a positive signal for Bollywood’s theatrical recovery. PVR INOX reported occupancy at 25.7% during Q2, with strong footfalls across regions during the festive week, driven by a diverse lineup from big-ticket entertainers to regional releases.

While Thamma needs to sustain momentum through its second weekend to approach profitability, its early success has reaffirmed audience appetite for genre-bending, big-screen entertainment. With steady word-of-mouth and a loyal fan base for the Maddock horror-comedy universe, trade analysts expect Thamma to close its first week near the ₹80–85 crore mark (India net).