On Independence Day 2025, Maddock Films marked a double celebration, honouring the nation’s 78th Independence Day and the first anniversary of Stree 2,
India’s No. 1 Hindi film. The occasion also became the launchpad for their next big project in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe - Thama, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
Thama to reveal 'sarvashaktishaali' villain
The production house took to Instagram to post a special video featuring glimpses from its previous horror-universe hits, teasing fans with the promise of a villain unlike any they’ve seen before. The caption read, "Independence Day Special! The No. 1 Hindi film Stree 2 turns 1 today. To celebrate, Dinesh Vijan expands the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe with #THAMA. The World of Thama unveils Tuesday, Aug 19 your first glimpse at the sarvashaktishaali villain set to redefine fear. The film storms into cinemas this Diwali 2025. Brace yourself this chapter is a love story, wilder and deadlier than anything you’ve seen before"
Watch the chilling glimpse here:
More about Thama
With Thama, Maddock Films promises a genre-bending experience - a chilling love story that captures supernatural terror along with a passionate narrative. The teaser hints that the 'sarvashaktishaali', which means most powerful, antagonist will play a pivotal role in pushing the limits of fear within the franchise’s already beloved universe.
Producer Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe began with Stree (2018) and grew with titles like Roohi, Bhediya, Munjya and Stree 2, each merging folklore-inspired horror with humour and heart. Now, Thama aims to take the concept further by weaving an intense romance into its dark supernatural setting.
The official reveal of Thama’s villain is set for Tuesday, August 19, 2025, building anticipation among fans eager to meet this all-powerful character. The film will release in cinemas this Diwali, promising an unforgettable mix of fear, love, and spectacle.
