Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s horror-comedy Thamma has officially entered the ₹100-crore club in India, marking a major milestone for the genre. According to industry tracker Sacnilk, the film collected ₹5.50 crore net on Tuesday, taking its total domestic earnings to ₹101.3 crore.
Box office success and comparisons
With this, Thamma has overtaken the collections of Bhediya (2022), starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, which made ₹68.99 crore in India and ₹94.91 crore worldwide. The film is now on track to surpass the lifetime domestic earnings of Abhay Verma and Sharvari Wagh’s Munjya, which had earned ₹101.10 crore in India and ₹125 crore globally during its theatrical run.
The film’s achievement is significant, as Thamma has become India’s most expensive horror-comedy ever made, with large-scale visual effects and a star-studded ensemble contributing to its appeal.
Box office trend and growth
Thamma has displayed steady performance through its first week despite mixed reviews. The film earned ₹95.60 crore net in India in its opening week and ₹132 crore worldwide.
Here’s the film’s day-wise box office breakdown (India net):
- Day 1 (Tuesday): ₹24 crore
- Day 2 (Wednesday): ₹18.6 crore
- Day 3 (Thursday): ₹13 crore
- Day 4 (Friday): ₹10 crore
- Day 5 (Saturday): ₹13.1 crore
- Day 6 (Sunday): ₹12.6 crore
- Day 7 (Monday): ₹4 crore
- Day 8 (Tuesday): ₹5.50 crore (early estimates)
After an impressive opening weekend, the film maintained decent weekday numbers, aided by strong word-of-mouth in urban centres and family audiences.
Audience response and competition
Despite sharing screens with other Diwali releases, Thamma has managed to draw steady crowds thanks to Ayushmann Khurrana’s loyal fan base and Rashmika Mandanna’s rising popularity across markets. The chemistry between the lead pair and the film’s balance of horror and humour have also contributed to repeat viewership.
Actor Harshvardhan Rane, whose film released alongside Thamma, urged audiences to support both movies. In a video shared by InstantBollywood, Rane and Sonam Bajwa were seen addressing an enthusiastic crowd after a screening.
He said, “This Diwali, you supported the films of two outsiders. Ayushmann Khurrana’s film has released along with mine. Watch both films, please, and enjoy both. This sends a good message out that you people alone finished nepotism from the entire Bollywood.” His remarks were met with loud applause from the audience.
Industry outlook
Trade analysts suggest that if Thamma maintains its current pace, it could soon cross Munjya’s lifetime domestic total and possibly enter the ₹125 crore range in the coming weeks. The film’s strong showing is expected to encourage more big-budget ventures in the horror-comedy space, a genre that has historically struggled for consistent success at the Indian box office.
Conclusion
With a mix of horror, humour, and star power, Thamma continues to dominate the post-Diwali box office. Its success further cements Ayushmann Khurrana’s reputation as one of Bollywood’s most bankable actors known for choosing unconventional scripts, while Rashmika Mandanna’s pan-India appeal adds to the film’s cross-market traction.