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'Thamma' Surpasses 'Munjya' to Become a Breakout Box Office Hit
29 Oct
Summary
- 'Thamma' crosses ₹100 crore mark in India
- Overtakes Varun Dhawan's 'Bhediya' in domestic collections
- Nearing 'Munjya's lifetime earnings of ₹125 crore globally
As of October 29th, 2025, the horror comedy film 'Thamma', directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, has emerged as a surprise box office success. The film, which is the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), has crossed the ₹100 crore mark in India, taking its total domestic collection to ₹101.3 crore.
This impressive performance has allowed 'Thamma' to overtake Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon's 'Bhediya', which earned ₹94.91 crore worldwide. The film is now inching closer to surpassing the lifetime domestic collection of 'Munjya', which had earned ₹101.6 crore in India and ₹125 crore globally.
Despite receiving mixed reviews upon its release on October 21st, 'Thamma' has maintained steady momentum, earning ₹13.1 crore and ₹12.6 crore over the first weekend. The film saw a slight weekday boost, earning ₹4.3 crore on Monday. In its first week, 'Thamma' collected ₹95.6 crore in India and ₹132 crore worldwide.
The success of 'Thamma' is a testament to the growing popularity of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, which has previously included hits like 'Stree' and 'Bhediya'. The film's engaging storyline, featuring Ayushmann Khurrana as a reporter and Rashmika Mandanna as the mysterious Tadaka, has resonated with audiences, making it a breakout hit in the genre.
