Thamma box office prediction: Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna film struggles with pre-release buzz, expected to earn Rs 18-20 cr

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Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's horror-comedy 'Thamma' is set for a Diwali release, aiming for a double-digit opening despite modest advance bookings. The film, part of Maddock's successful franchise, is projected to earn around Rs 18-20 crore on its first day. Exploring vampire mythology, 'Thamma' boasts a star-studded cast and a wide release.

This Diwali, Thamma, a Maddock horror-comedy and the latest in their franchise after Stree 2, Munjya, and Bhediya, releases in Hindi. Starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, the film has crossed Rs 4 crore in advance bookings and is expected to open with a double-digit crore collection, though slightly below producers’ expectations.

Modest advance bookings

As of Monday evening, Sacnilk reported over 1,45,039 tickets sold across India for opening day, totaling Rs 4.06 crore. With half a day remaining, collections are expected to pick up, potentially reaching over Rs 6 crore.

Predicted opening day collections

According to a report published in Hindustan Times, trade experts have predicted a decent Diwali opening for Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s Thamma, estimating first-day collections around Rs 18-20 crore.

Given the modest advance bookings—a surprising trend for a Maddock Films franchise—any earnings beyond this would be a bonus.Thamma is reportedly releasing on 4,000 screens across India. With no other Hindi films out on Diwali, it has a clear chance for a strong opening day, but it’s unlikely to match last year’s blockbuster releases like Kartik Aaryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (Rs 35 crore) or Ajay Devgn’s Singham Returns (Rs 32 crore).

A trade expert noted that reports suggesting a Rs 30-32 crore opening are surprising, given the film’s low pre-release hype.

About the film

Thamma is the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, following films like Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya. Releasing in theatres on 21 October for Diwali, the film delves into vampire lore. Producer

Dinesh Vijan

said that while he hasn’t seen Lokah, he heard it was exceptional, and explained that Thamma is rooted in mythology, which sets it apart from the other film.Apart from Ayushmann and Rashmika, the film also stars

Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Sanjay Dutt

, Aparshakti Khurana, Aasif Khan, Sapthami Gowda and others.

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