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Thama teaser: Ayushmann-Rashmika’s ‘bloody’ love story

'Thama' teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s ‘bloody’ love story promises thrills; netizens predict the horror-comedy will be 'epic'

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna are back with an unusual romantic horror-comedy, ‘Thama’. The film also stars Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Today, the makers released the first teaser on social media, giving fans their first glimpse of this twisted love story.In the film, Ayushmann plays Alok, Rashmika is Tadaka, Nawazuddin takes on Yakshasan, and Paresh portrays Ram Bajaj Goyal. Faisal Malik and Geeta Agrawal also join the ensemble, completing a star-studded cast.

The teaser opens with a mysterious dialogue

The teaser starts with Ayushmann’s voiceover, “Reh paogi mere bina, sau saalon tak?” Rashmika replies, “Sau saal kya, ek pal bhi ke liye bhi nahi.” These lines instantly create curiosity about the story. Set in a fictional world, the teaser leaves viewers wondering who the vampire is. With hints of suspense, thrill, and romance, it promises a ‘bloody’ love story unlike anything seen before.

Makers tease romantic horror

The makers shared the teaser on social media with the caption, “Na darr kabhi itna shaktishaali tha, aur na pyaar kabhi itna BLOODY! Brace yourself this Diwali to witness the first love story in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe. Step into the World of Thama, a cinematic experience unlike anything you’ve seen before, storming into cinemas worldwide. #Thama Teaser Out Now!” This clearly sets the tone, a thrilling, bloody love story with mystery and suspense.

Netizens react

The teaser of ‘Thama’ has already caught the imagination of fans and netizens alike. One viewer wrote, “thama teaser is impressive. the horror universe is doing what the spy universe never could” Another added, “#Thama LOOKS EPIC! 🔥🔥….This might just be the blockbuster #AyushmannKhurrana has been waiting for! With #DIWALI around the corner, the timing” A third fan said, “#THAMA LOOKS IMPRESSIVE! 🔥🔥 The teaser (World of Thama) promises a THRILLING ride in cinemas…This can be #AyushmannKhurrana’s MUCH-NEEDED blockbuster. #DIWALI period is like icing on the cake. #RashmikaMandanna” One more noted, “The teaser was cut smartly without revealing the plot, which worked well. The teaser gave a good sense of #Thama’s world, though I felt a mix of excitement and concern. While some parts impressed, the CGI and VFX still require refinement. Overall, enjoyable teaser.”

Diwali release for the film

‘Thama’ is set to release worldwide this Diwali. Before that, the teaser will appear on the big screen during ‘Param Sundari’ on 29 August.

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