'Thama' Spends Rs 20 Crore on Varun Dhawan's Cameo Sequence; Film Grosses Rs 65.6 Crore in Four Days

Ayushmann Khurrana’s latest horror-comedy “Thama”, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, hit theaters on October 21, 2025, and has been receiving widespread praise. The film is part of the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe, which also includes Varun Dhawan’s “Bhediya”.

Rs 20 Crore Wolf vs Betaal Sequence

A major highlight of the film is the Wolf vs. Betaal clash, featuring Varun Dhawan in a cameo and Ayushmann Khurrana. According to reports, the makers spent a whopping ₹20 crore on this single sequence.

Producer Dinesh Vijan personally supervised the shoot to ensure high-quality VFX and flawless execution. Director Aditya Sarpotdar helmed the project, but the crucial Bhediya vs. Betaal sequence was carefully overseen by Vijan to maintain its cinematic impact.

Box Office Performance

“Thama” has performed well at the box office in its first four days:

• Day 1: ₹24 crore

• Day 2: ₹18.6 crore

• Day 3: ₹13 crore

• Day 4: ₹10 crore

The total collection in four days stands at ₹65.6 crore, signaling a strong start for the film.

Star-Studded Cast

Alongside Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, the film features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal in pivotal roles. Audiences have been praising the ensemble cast for their performances.

Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe

The Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe began in 2018 with Shraddha Kapoor’s “Stree”, and “Thama” continues the franchise. With the success of these films, more entries in this universe are expected in the coming years.