Thamma Movie has rocketed above the ₹100 crore mark nationally within days of release, becoming one of the biggest films of 2025—an amazing box office success for the Maddock Films Universe.
Introduction
Many people were excited to see Thamma Movie when it debuted in theaters around Diwali 2025 due to the excitement surrounding its horror-comedy concept and celebrity cast. In just a few days, the movie’s profits started to match the excitement of the crowds that flocked to theatres. The constant rise in collection made Thamma stand out among seasonal releases, gaining attention not just from fans but also from industry analysts.
From a small release to a record-breaking run, Thamma’s box office trip has become a talking point—not only for its statistics, but also for how a horror-comedy with folklore tones connected broadly. This guide examines how Thamma smashed records, what made it successful, and how it stacks up against other universes.
Opening Week & Early Success
On its first day, Thamma Movie earned a net of ₹24.00 crore. The second day added ₹18.60 crore, bringing the total to around ₹43 crore by mid-week.
By Day 5, the film had already crossed the ₹78 crore mark.
This strong start—especially during a festive season—gave Thamma Movie a commanding lead. The opening was strong enough to place it among the top openers of 2025, signalling that the film had more than just initial hype working in its favor.
The blend of horror, comedy, and folklore clearly resonated. Early word-of-mouth and audience interest—perhaps driven by curiosity and the unique mix of genres—helped sustain momentum beyond just the opening weekend.
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Crossing ₹100 Crore and Sustained Growth
By Day 7, the film’s Indian net earnings crossed ₹90 crore.
On Day 9, Thamma Movie collected around ₹3.25 crore, taking the total to ₹104.60 crore in India. A couple of days later, industry reports suggested a domestic tally nearing ₹126 crore.
Reaching and crossing the ₹100 crore mark within a week—especially for a horror-comedy—is a major milestone. It places Thamma Movie among the highest-grossing entries of 2025 and firmly in the success category for theatrical releases.
The consistent weekday performance also indicates that the film didn’t solely rely on opening-day footfalls; it maintained audience interest over time, a sign of good word-of-mouth or repeat viewership.
Worldwide Performance & Franchise Impact
While domestic numbers are impressive, Thamma’s global performance adds another layer to its success story. By the time its theatrical run extended beyond the first week:
Worldwide gross reportedly passed ₹150 crore
That global haul helped position Thamma among the top-grossing films of 2025 across Bollywood.
For the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU), Thamma’s success reinforces the viability of horror comedy, combined with folklore and supernatural themes. With established films like Stree 2, Bhediya, and earlier entries under the same banner, Thamma adds to the universe’s growing legacy.
Its success may pave the way for more such films—blending horror, comedy, folklore, and mainstream appeal—and could influence how similar genre-hybrid films are greenlighted in the future.
What Helped Thamma Movie Break Records—Key Success Factors
Unique Horror-Comedy Fusion
Thamma’s blend of horror and comedy—a vampire story with local folklore elements—gave it a distinct appeal. It stood out from typical horror films or straight comedies, offering a fresh cinematic experience.
Star Cast & Familiar Franchise Universe
With popular actors in leading roles and backing from an established production house/universe (MHCU), Thamma benefited from both star power and franchise familiarity. Fans of previous MHCU films were likely curious about this addition.
Strategic Release (Festive Timing)
Releasing around Diwali, Thamma Movie capitalised on festive footfalls—families and holiday crowds—which boosted its initial occupancy and helped secure a strong opening and early momentum.
Word of Mouth & Sustained Interest
Despite genre constraints, the film seems to have maintained fairly steady weekday collections—indicating good word-of-mouth and perhaps a wider audience acceptance beyond just horror-comedy fans.
Global Reach & Wider Market
Thanks to a worldwide release (or at least international distribution), Thamma’s global gross added significantly to the overall haul, making it not just a domestic hit but an international success for a Hindi horror-comedy.
Comparison: Thamma vs Other MHCU & 2025 Releases
| Film / Year / Universe | Opening (Day 1) / Early Start | First-Week / Early Net | Outcome / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamma (2025, MHCU) | ₹24.00 crore | ₹90 crore+ by Day 7; ₹104.6 crore by Day 9 | Crossed ₹100 cr, worldwide gross ~₹150 cr+ |
| Bhediya (Earlier MHCU) | Modest opening (lower than Thamma) | ~₹68.99 crore total net | Decent, but lower than Thamma |
| Other big 2025 Hindi films | Varies (some had bigger or smaller starts) | Varies | Thamma ranks among the top-grossers due to consistent growth |
From this comparison, Thamma’s performance stands out not just for its opening but for sustaining momentum and delivering a big net and gross, better than many contemporaries and earlier MHCU entries.
Implications & What Thamma’s Success Means for Bollywood
Horror-comedy has strong potential: the success of Thamma reinforces that audiences are receptive to genre mixes. Bollywood may increasingly explore horror/comedy hybrids, folklore, and supernatural themes—if backed by good storytelling and marketing.
Universe-building works: The success of films under MHCU suggests that a connected universe (even outside the superhero genre) can draw sustained interest. This could encourage studios to build more cinematic universes around horror, myth, or genre cinema.
Non-traditional content can win big: Mainstream crowd-pullers are no longer just action, romance, or high-budget dramas—films like Thamma show that horror-comedy with cultural touches can find mass appeal.
Festive & strategic release matters: Releasing around festivals gives an edge, especially for films outside traditional masala or family drama categories. Smart timing + good content = strong box office.
Conclusion
Thamma’s box office journey—from a ₹24 crore opening to crossing ₹100 crore domestically within days and scaling close to ₹150+ crore worldwide—is a testament to how strong storytelling, genre innovation, and smart release strategy can create hits beyond conventional formulas.
For the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe, Thamma Movie cements its place as a major success, validating the audience’s appetite for horror-comedy and encouraging filmmakers to experiment. As Bollywood evolves, Thamma may well be remembered as a film that broke records—not with high-octane action, but with spooky laughter, folklore, and vampire-style thrills.