'आयुष्मान भव': Ayushmann Khurrana calls Paresh Rawal his ‘guardian angel’ in ‘Thamma’, reminded him of late father

Ayushmann Khurrana’s film ‘Thamma’, featuring Rashmika Mandanna, has quickly become a hit, grossing over ₹50 crore in just three days. The actor took to social media to share a heartfelt message, expressing his deep appreciation for his family and describing the film’s success as a radiant and divine blessing.Emotional connection with co-starThe actor shared an emotional experience, mentioning that his co-actor Paresh Rawal, who played his father in ‘Thamma’, brought memories of his late father, P. Khurrana. On October 24, Ayushmann posted, "This family has seen a lot in the last few years. The success of Thamma is like a beautiful divine light. It is a result of collective prayers of the young and old present here."Personal tribute through dialogueHe further added, "आयुष्मान भव: .. that’s what my father used to say whenever I touched his feet. When Paresh ji said आयुष्मान भव: in the film, it felt like my father, my guardian angel had blessed me. My family, my late father and the audience has blessed Thamma with love."

Plans to connect with fansAyushmann also shared that fans might unexpectedly find him getting emotional at some suburban cinemas, as he plans to visit occasionally to greet the audience with a quick 'hi' and express his gratitude.Details about the filmDirected by

Aditya Sarpotdar

, ‘Thamma’ marks the fifth chapter of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a prominent role and premiered in cinemas on 21 October 2025, releasing alongside the film ‘Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat’, featuring

Harshvardhan Rane

and Sonam Bajwa.