Thama teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna star in Stree universe's 'love story’; vampire Nawaz is also into it

Thama teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's bloody love story excites fans, Malaika Arora stole the limelight with her cameo.

Published on: Aug 19, 2025, 12:00:27 IST

By Riya Sharma

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After sparking curiosity with mysterious first-look posters, Maddock Films has finally unveiled the much-anticipated teaser of Thama. Touted as a gripping ‘bloody love story’, the teaser has left fans buzzing with excitement and theories about the film’s dark, twisted world.

Rashmika Mandanna, Ayushmann Khurrana in stills from Thama teaser.

Thama's teaser

On Tuesday, the teaser was released, opening with Ayushmann Khurrana’s voiceover asking, “Will you be able to live without me for 100 years?” to which Rashmika Mandanna’s voice responds, “Not even for a moment.” Their characters are seen exchanging tender glances before the tone abruptly shifts with flashes of a menacing villain and Rashmika screaming in pain and rage.

The teaser also introduces other key cast members, including Paresh Rawal, Faisal Malik, and a cameo by Malaika Arora, who is set to appear in a special dance number. As the intensity builds, Ayushmann and Rashmika’s characters are shown fiercely battling for their love, before Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s chilling entry as an antagonist steals the final moment.

The caption of the teaser read: “Fear has never been this powerful, and love has never been this BLOODY! This Diwali, brace yourself for the first-ever love story in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe. Step into the world of Thama — a cinematic experience like no other — storming into cinemas worldwide.”

Fans flooded the comments section with excitement. One user wrote, “I’m excited for Nawazuddin Siddiqui as a villain vampire.” Another said, “This Diwali is gonna be crazy! Ayushmann seems so perfect for such a genre.” Others added, “Now this is gonna be the biggest blockbuster of the year,” and “Malaika just casually raising the temperature.”

The earlier character posters revealed that Ayushmann will be playing Alok – Insaaniyat ki aakhri umeed (the final hope for humanity), Rashmika as Tadaka – Roshni ki pehli kiran (the first ray of light), and Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Yakshasan – Andhere ka badshah (the king of darkness).

About Thama

The Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe began in 2018 with the hit film Stree, followed by Bhediya in 2022, Munjya in 2024, and Stree 2 in 2024. Thama marks the fourth instalment in the universe. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film is set to release in cinemas on Diwali 2025.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Riya Sharma
Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More

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