Film: Thamma
Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Faisal Malik
Director: Aditya Sarpotdar
Rating: 3.5 Moons

Storyline 

‘Thamma’ begins in a mysterious forest that holds many legends and mysteries. Here, some old guard begins to reawaken. In the film, Ayushmann Khurrana plays Alok, a small-town journalist whose life changes completely after a strange incident. As the story progresses, Ayushmann's performance becomes more impressive. Rashmika Mandanna infuses her character with freshness and energy, bringing every scene to life on screen. The film's most thrilling moment comes when Alok confronts the wolf (Varun Dhawan). The action sequence between the two is truly enhanced by international-level VFX. It seems as if there is a deep connection between the two characters, the secret of which will be revealed in the future. The film also features the "Sar Kata" sequence from Stree 2, which will once again give audiences a sense of both fear and excitement.

Acting
The pairing of Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna is refreshing and captivating. The chemistry between them keeps the audience captivated. Meanwhile, Nawazuddin Siddiqui brings the film to life with his excellent dialogue delivery and timing — every punchline hits the spot. Veteran actor Paresh Rawal brings a perfect blend of seriousness and spontaneity to his role. Faisal Malik and the rest of the cast also play their parts admirably.
 
Direction
Aditya Sarpotdar's direction is the film's soul. His mastery of the horror genre is evident in every frame. The most important aspect of any horror film is its treatment, and Aditya has excelled in every aspect here. He has elevated the film to a new level. Thamma is a gripping, quirky, original, and emotionally resonant story, a combination of powerful performances, stunning VFX, and explosive music. It truly possesses a grandeur never before seen in Indian cinema.

Dialogue
The film's use of meta humor is so masterfully executed that you'll laugh out loud several times. ‘Thamma’ is a treasure trove of internet jokes and contemporary humor, but it also reminds us that it's not just a comedy, but a horror film, one with equal parts scares and fun.

Music
The film's background score and music beautifully balance the energy of the story. While the film is loud and energetic in tone, the music soothes both your ears and heart. Some of the songs are so peppy that you won't be able to stop yourself from dancing. Packed with glamour and dance numbers, ‘Thamma’ is a visual and musical treat.
 
Overall
If you're a fan of the Maddock Horror Universe, then ‘Thamma’ is a must watch. It's full of scares, humor, suspense, and everything that makes cinema magical. Also a great cameo.