Thamma Box Office Insights: Will Ayushmann and Rashmika Surpass Stree 2?

Thamma Box Office Overview

Thamma has made a remarkable debut at the box office during Diwali. Starring both Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, it kicked off with a net collection of ₹25 crore in India on its first day. This impressive start ranks among the highest openings for a Hindi movie this year, following only Chhaava, War 2, and Sikandar, but surpassing titles like Saiyaara and Housefull 5. This promising debut raises a crucial question: can Thamma surpass the box office records of previous hits in the horror-comedy genre?

Comparing Thamma to Stree 2 and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

On its opening day, Thamma brought in ₹25 crore, marking it as the highest opening for an original horror-comedy film in India. It exceeded the opening numbers of Stree (₹7.5 crore), Bhediya (₹7.5 crore), and Munjya (₹4 crore). Notably, only the sequels Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 (₹35 crore) and Stree 2 (₹52 crore) performed better. While Thamma may experience a drop in collections during the weekdays as the Diwali rush subsides, the weekend could see a resurgence if word of mouth favors the film.

Can Thamma Surpass Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3?

Last Diwali, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 launched with ₹106 crore in its opening weekend, reeling in a total of ₹158 crore during its first week. The film, featuring Kartik Aryan, Madhuri Dixit, and Vidya Balan, showed consistent performance for nearly four weeks, eventually grossing ₹260 crore domestically. Thamma has the potential to earn more in its first week, but it must maintain momentum after the first few days to compete effectively. Positive reviews could help it approach or even exceed Bhool Bhulaiyaa’s achievements.

Stree 2: A High Bar

In contrast, Stree 2 set an exceptionally high benchmark. Following a staggering opening day of ₹60 crore (including previews), it garnered ₹180 crore within its first weekend and ₹292 crore in its first week. Its impressive long-term performance continued for almost seven weeks, concluding with a total gross of ₹598 crore, making it the highest-grossing Hindi film ever. This remarkable success may be out of reach for Thamma.

Details About Thamma

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma features prominent actors like Ayushmann, Rashmika, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in vampire roles. As part of the Maddock universe, the film also boasts brief appearances from Varun Dhawan and Abhishek Banerjee, along with veteran actor Paresh Rawal.

As the box office battle unfolds, will Thamma manage to create its legacy or will it fall short of its predecessors? Let us know your thoughts!