You might want to finish your homework before watching Thamma, which stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, this Diwali.
Thamma is the fifth film in Maddock Films’ Horror-Comedy Universe (MHCU), a horror comedy with vampires, mytho-inspired, and surprisingly interconnected franchise that has been gradually creating a connected world since 2018.
Here is the top 4 MHCU movies catch-up guide so you can appreciate all of the surprises, cameos, and unspoken allusions in the upcoming movie Thamma.
Top 4 MHCU Movies: Why These Movies Are Important
The MHCU is a meticulously constructed universe with roots in Indian folklore; it’s not just about jump scares and laughter.
In addition to introducing characters who later reappear, each entry deepens the mythos and establishes plotlines that have surprising outcomes.
This continuity is directly expanded upon in Thamma, which is positioned as the first brutal love story with a vampire twist in the franchise.
For this reason, it’s important to watch the earlier movies in the correct order.
Top 4 MHCU Movies To Watch Before Thamma:
Stree(2018):
The basis of it all is Stree (2018). The tone, central characters, and satirical edge of the universe were derived from this Chanderi-set story of “O Stree Kal Aana.”
Bhediya (2022):
Varun Dhawan’s werewolf saga in Bhediya (2022) adds to the crossover game while making cameos that connect to Stree.
Munjya (2024):
Elvis (played by Sathyaraj), a pivotal character in Thamma, is added in Munjya (2024), a chapter inspired by Konkan folklore.
Stree 2 (2024):
A direct sequel to the “Sarkata” myth, Stree 2 (2024) concludes with a post-credit scene that teases vampire entering in Delhi which is introduction of next moive in MHCU, Thamma.
Brief Recaps Of MHCU:
Stree created a cult following and laid the groundwork for everything that came after by fusing satire and horror.
By introducing the shape-shifter Bhaskar, Bhediya established that this was a shared cinematic universe.
Munjya expanded character webs and added new lore and fun CGI creatures.
The stakes were raised when Stree 2 pointed in Thamma’s direction.
How Everything Relates to Thamma
Thamma, starring Ayushmann Khurrana as Alok and Rashmika Mandanna as Tadaka, is slated for release on Diwali, October 21, 2025.
Action, myth, and blood-soaked passion are all mixed together in this gothic romance.
The confirmed crossovers add to the excitement: Sathyaraj’s Elvis, who debuted in Munjya, is back as a major character, and Varun Dhawan’s Bhaskar makes a cameo appearance.
Maddock is stepping up his storytelling in the vein of Marvel, but with a nod to Indian folklore.
Why It Is Unmissable
Thamma, which was directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, is the next significant step in Bollywood’s most audacious shared universe experiment.
Expectations are extremely high because Ayushmann is pursuing a supernatural romance, Rashmika is portraying a character inspired by myth, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal are providing weight.
Therefore, make sure you’ve seen Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, and Stree 2 again before grabbing those Diwali tickets.
Every movie is a puzzle piece that, when put together, heightens the suspense of Thamma’s violent love tale.
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