Thamma’ Nears ₹100 Crore Milestone Despite Midweek Slump

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s horror-comedy Thamma has made a significant impact at the box office since its Diwali release. Despite a noticeable decline in collections during the weekdays, the film is on track to cross the ₹100 crore mark globally.

Box Office Performance

The film opened with a strong ₹24 crore on Diwali, followed by ₹18.6 crore on the second day and ₹13 crore on the third day. However, on the fourth day, Friday, collections dipped to ₹9.55 crore, bringing the total domestic earnings to ₹65.15 crore. Internationally, Thamma has earned approximately $1.6 million, contributing to a worldwide total of ₹93 crore. Hindustan Times

Comparison with Previous Releases

While Thamma has shown a decline in collections, it has surpassed the lifetime earnings of Maddock Films’ previous release, Bhool Chuk Maaf, which concluded its run at ₹89 crore. However, it still lags behind Stree 2, which amassed ₹292 crore in its first week, and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3, which earned ₹158 crore in the same period. Hindustan Times

Production Highlights

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thamma is part of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. The film features a high-budget sequence involving a battle between Betaal and Bhediya, portrayed by Varun Dhawan. A significant ₹20 crore was invested in this scene, supervised by Amar Kaushik, to ensure top-notch visual effects. Bollywood Hungama

Conclusion

Despite the midweek dip, Thamma has demonstrated strong performance at the box office. With continued interest from audiences, the film is poised to achieve the ₹100 crore milestone, marking a successful addition to the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe.