Thamma opens strong with Rs 24-25 crore on first day in India

Thamma, a vampire-themed horror comedy starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, opened in Indian theatres on October 21 and generated a strong first-day box office, earning roughly Rs 24 to 25 crore nationwide, according to early industry estimates. Advance ticket sales had already signaled strong interest after bookings opened on October 17, and the film saw rising footfall through its first day, particularly in evening shows.

Industry tracker Sacnilk reported that advance collections climbed to about Rs 6.88 crore before release, driven in part by block bookings. The film was released widely, with more than 10,000 shows scheduled across formats including IMAX and 4DX, and the Telugu-dubbed version running in several hundred screenings. Occupancies increased as the day progressed, with morning shows below 20 percent but evening shows peaking above 40 percent in many markets. Chennai recorded some of the highest turnout among major cities.

Thamma is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and is the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe. It pairs Khurrana and Mandanna on screen for the first time and features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal in pivotal...