After an unexpected hiatus, the highly anticipated vampire comedy Thama is finally back on track!
The film, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, had to pause production when Rashmika sustained a leg injury in January.
This led to an abrupt halt in the Delhi schedule, leaving fans eager for updates.
Now, after a break of over a month, director Aditya Sarpotdar has resumed filming in Mumbai, determined to wrap up production by May.
Thama story unfolds in this article, Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandannaโs vampire comedy blends horror, romance, and comedy across two timelines, set for a Diwali 2025 release!
Thama Story Unfolds: A Love Story at the Heart of the Horror
While Thama has been described as a horror-comedy, it has now been revealed that the film carries an emotional coreโa deeply moving love story.
The narrative unfolds across two timelines, blending historical intrigue with present-day thrills.
Ayushmann plays a historian based in Delhi, but the story takes audiences back in time to the grand kingdom of Vijayanagar, where an unfulfilled love story takes root.
โThrough one of its central characters, Thama explores the theme of unrequited love,โ shared a source close to the project.
โThough the film is packed with humor and supernatural elements, at its heart, it tells an emotional story that transcends time.โ
Thama Shoot Update: A Race Against Time to Wrap Up Filming
Originally, Thama was set for a seamless shoot starting in January.
However, with Rashmikaโs injury delaying progress, the team had to reshuffle its schedule.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who plays the filmโs antagonist, was supposed to join the team in Ooty in February. But now, the entire shooting plan has been reworked to accommodate the delays.
A close source revealed, โThe main cast, including Ayushmann and Paresh Rawal, are currently filming at real locations in Mumbai.
On March 27, the crew will shift to Film City, where specially designed sets replicating Delhi streets and houses have been built.
The scenes originally meant to be shot in Delhi will now be recreated here. Nawazuddin Siddiqui will join the cast at this stage.
The goal is to wrap up the Mumbai schedule by late April before heading to Ooty in May to film crucial sequences in the Nilgiri forest.โ
The team is working at breakneck speed to meet deadlines, as the director is eyeing a grand Diwali 2025 release.
With horror comedies gaining immense popularity in recent years, Thama is expected to add another blockbuster to Dinesh Vijanโs ever-expanding horror-comedy universe.
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Thama Star Cast: A Power-Packed Cast & High Expectations
With a stellar ensemble featuring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal, Thama is already generating major buzz.
As per Mid-day report, Ayushmann, known for his diverse roles, steps into a supernatural universe for the first time, and fans are eager to see him take on this unique character.
Rashmikaโs presence only adds to the excitement, and Nawazuddin as the antagonist is sure to bring an intense edge to the film.
Thama Release Date:
With filming now back on schedule and post-production set to begin soon, Thama is shaping up to be one of the biggest releases of Diwali 2025.
Will this vampire comedy strike gold at the box office? Only time will tell!
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