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Bollywood's 'Thamma' Unveils Star-Studded Cast for Diwali Release

10/17/2025

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Thamma's Star Cast

Thamma is a Bollywood romantic comedy horror film set to release on October 21, 2025, during Diwali.
Ayushmann Khurrana (actor) plays Alok, a journalist in Thamma.
Rashmika Mandanna (actress) plays Tadaka, a central character.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui (actor) stars as the antagonist in the film.
The release has generated significant pre-release buzz, including the soundtrack "Poison Baby."

Summary

Thamma Seeks Showtimes

The Thamma team, backed by PVR Inox Pictures, seeks up to 75% of multiplex showtimes ahead of the October 21, 2025 release.
Exhibitors and the Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat team express concerns about favoritism due to connections within the distribution chain.
Advance ticket bookings may be delayed until a resolution is reached, potentially affecting both films' box office during Diwali.

History

Historical Context

The Bollywood film "Golmaal 3" grossed over INR100 crore during Diwali in 2010, marking a significant milestone as it was one of the first films to achieve this benchmark. This year also saw a rise in box office revenues, with six films making the top 30 highest-grossing list. Ongoing tensions between exhibitors and production teams reflect the competitive nature of Bollywood during peak festival seasons.

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Thamma's Star Cast

Thamma is a Bollywood romantic comedy horror film set to release on October 21, 2025, during Diwali.
Ayushmann Khurrana (actor) plays Alok, a journalist in Thamma.
Rashmika Mandanna (actress) plays Tadaka, a central character.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui (actor) stars as the antagonist in the film.
The release has generated significant pre-release buzz, including the soundtrack "Poison Baby."

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