Ayushmann Khurrana Celebrates Thamma’s Success, Challenging Diwali Myths
Ayushmann Khurrana says Thamma’s bumper opening ‘busts myths that people only want to see sequels, superstars on Diwali’
Ayushmann Khurrana achieves record-breaking opening with Thamma, grossing ₹25 crore domestically on Diwali.
Ayushmann Khurrana has had a remarkable Diwali with his film, Thamma. This horror-comedy opened to a phenomenal collection of ₹25 crore on its first day in India. According to Khurrana, this impressive number not only validates his career but also challenges the long-held belief that audiences prefer sequels and superstar films during festival releases.
Ayushmann Reflects on Thamma’s Success
Speaking about the affection Thamma has garnered, Ayushmann expressed, “As an entertainer, it fills me with joy to see how warmly audiences are receiving Thamma during this festive season. When my visionary producer Dinesh Vijan first mentioned a Diwali release, I felt an exhilaration I had long awaited in my career.”
Thamma has been met with strong critical acclaim and positive audience reactions, as evidenced by its impressive opening day figures. Ayushmann further noted, “This overwhelming first-day love breaks the long-standing myth that audiences only desire sequels and high-profile films during Diwali. Our success with Thamma demonstrates that viewers crave great content.”

As Ayushmann reflects on the evolving audience preferences during Diwali, he emphasizes, “Family crowds are now bringing their children to see my film during this festive time. Every actor wishes to experience their movies Skyrocket on prominent release dates like Diwali, and I feel overwhelmed to share this moment with Thamma.”
A Significant Moment in His Career
Over the years, Ayushmann has successfully established himself through unique and engaging films that also performed well at the box office. However, he sees Thamma as a significant departure and a special project in his film repertoire. Commenting on this, he said, “I have built a distinctive niche with my quirky works, and I was eagerly awaiting the chance to showcase my style during a major festival like Diwali— a time when so many blockbuster films debut. Thamma stands as a milestone in my career, and I’m grateful to have its release coincide with Diwali.”
Ayushmann believes that Thamma’s successful debut is a testament to his journey that began with Vicky Donor more than a decade ago. “This is almost like a validation of my path in Hindi cinema, and I am thankful to Dinesh Vijan for trusting me with such a challenging character; to see the audience embracing this and enjoying my portrayal is an indescribable feeling,” he shared.
Details About Thamma
Thamma, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan under the Maddock Films banner, also features Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The film is part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, which includes previously released hits like the Stree films, Bhediya, and Munjya.
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