{"id":41700,"date":"2025-09-27T14:39:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T09:09:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/27\/thamma-trailer-2025-review-ayushmann-rashmikas-horror-comedy-gambit-divides-the-internet\/"},"modified":"2025-09-27T14:39:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-27T09:09:56","slug":"thamma-trailer-2025-review-ayushmann-rashmikas-horror-comedy-gambit-divides-the-internet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/index.php\/2025\/09\/27\/thamma-trailer-2025-review-ayushmann-rashmikas-horror-comedy-gambit-divides-the-internet\/","title":{"rendered":"Thamma Trailer 2025 Review: Ayushmann &amp; Rashmika\u2019s Horror-Comedy Gambit Divides the Internet"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"945\"><strong>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 27: <\/strong>When Bollywood decides to blend horror with meme-culture comedy, the results are rarely subtle. <em data-start=\"563\" data-end=\"571\">Thamma<\/em>, the latest offering starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, dropped its trailer this week, and let\u2019s just say \u2014 the reactions have been anything but uniform. From memes flooding X (formerly Twitter) to cinephiles wondering if Bollywood\u2019s obsession with \u201cdesi horror universes\u201d has finally peaked, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/htcity\/cinema\/ayushmann-khurrana-rashmika-mandanna-thamma-trailer-disappoints-but-fans-love-shraddha-kapoor-iss-meena-kumari-ke-liye-101758947903529.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"889\">Thamma<\/em> <\/a>has successfully ignited a debate before its release.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"947\" data-end=\"1092\">But isn\u2019t that what trailers are supposed to do? Stir chaos, spark curiosity, and push fans to pick sides? On that front, mission accomplished.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1136\">A Trailer That Walks a Tightrope<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1527\">At first glance, the trailer appears ambitious. Set in a sleepy Indian town haunted by legends, <em data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1242\">Thamma<\/em> attempts to juggle horror tropes with punchline-heavy comedy. <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/entertainment\/hindi\/bollywood\/news\/thamma-trailer-x-reviews-the-ayushmann-khurrana-rashmika-mandanna-starrer-divides-fans-as-mixed-reactions-pour-in\/articleshow\/124175805.cms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ayushmann Khurrana<\/a> plays a reluctant ghostbuster of sorts \u2014 equal parts confused and brave \u2014 while Rashmika Mandanna\u2019s role is wrapped in mystery but packaged with the charm she\u2019s been steadily exporting to Hindi cinema.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1786\">Shraddha Kapoor\u2019s cameo, revealed dramatically at the trailer launch, has already stolen headlines. Dubbed \u201cthe Meena Kumari moment\u201d by her fans, her appearance sent social media into meltdown, with many saying she outshone the leads in just a few frames.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1788\" data-end=\"2128\">And then there are the jokes. Some witty, some tired, some recycled from meme pages. The problem? When you mix horror with humor, the balance has to be razor-sharp. A forced punchline can kill suspense faster than the ghost itself. Several users online pointed out that certain gags in the trailer felt \u201cTikTok-ish\u201d rather than cinematic.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2179\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55886 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PNN-2025-09-27T141251080.jpg\" alt=\"Thamma \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2179\">Fan Reactions: Applause Meets Facepalms<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2283\">If you thought audiences would unanimously lap it up, think again. Here\u2019s the mood across platforms:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2988\">\n<li data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2609\">\n<p data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2306\"><strong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2304\">Positive Buzz<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2609\">\n<li data-start=\"2309\" data-end=\"2361\">\n<p data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2361\">Ayushmann\u2019s comic timing is, as usual, on point.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2364\" data-end=\"2473\">\n<p data-start=\"2366\" data-end=\"2473\">Rashmika\u2019s screen presence was praised as \u201crefreshing\u201d in a genre where female leads often get sidelined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2609\">\n<p data-start=\"2478\" data-end=\"2609\">The eerie backdrop and production design got thumbs-up, with some comparing it favorably to earlier horror-comedies like <em data-start=\"2599\" data-end=\"2606\">Stree<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2988\">\n<p data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2639\"><strong data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2637\">Not-So-Positive Buzz<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2988\">\n<li data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2737\">\n<p data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2737\">Several called out the jokes as \u201cmanufactured comedy\u201d \u2014 meme setups disguised as dialogues.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2740\" data-end=\"2877\">\n<p data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2877\">Others felt Bollywood is over-stretching its horror-comedy template, creating fatigue after <em data-start=\"2834\" data-end=\"2841\">Stree<\/em>, <em data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"2852\">Bhediya<\/em>, and similar ventures.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2880\" data-end=\"2988\">\n<p data-start=\"2882\" data-end=\"2988\">Shraddha Kapoor\u2019s cameo overshadowing the leads has ironically been labeled both a blessing and a curse.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3120\">One X user cheekily wrote, <em data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3118\">\u201cForget horror. The scariest part of the trailer was the writing team laughing at their own jokes.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3152\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55887 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PNN-2025-09-27T141421919.jpg\" alt=\"Thamma \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3152\">The Money &amp; The Math<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3465\">Reports suggest <em data-start=\"3170\" data-end=\"3178\">Thamma<\/em> has been mounted on a budget north of <strong data-start=\"3217\" data-end=\"3233\">\u20b985\u201390 crore<\/strong>, banking heavily on star power and franchise potential. The film has been marketed as the next installment in a loosely connected \u201cdesi horror universe,\u201d which, according to insiders, is already being mapped for future spin-offs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3467\" data-end=\"3858\">The trailer launch itself was a spectacle, with extravagant sets and thematic backdrops, signaling that the makers aren\u2019t treating this as a side experiment. While box office projections are cautiously optimistic, trade pundits are wary of its mixed reception. If the buzz doesn\u2019t translate into ticket sales, <em data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"3785\">Thamma<\/em> might find itself leaning on OTT revenue streams sooner than expected.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3911\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55889 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PNN-2025-09-27T141552936.jpg\" alt=\"Thamma \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"3865\" data-end=\"3911\">Why This Matters for Ayushmann &amp; Rashmika<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"3913\" data-end=\"4192\">For Ayushmann Khurrana, <em data-start=\"3937\" data-end=\"3945\">Thamma<\/em> arrives at a crucial juncture. The actor, known for offbeat but content-driven films (<em data-start=\"4032\" data-end=\"4044\">Article 15<\/em>, <em data-start=\"4046\" data-end=\"4057\">Andhadhun<\/em>), has had a patchy box office record recently. A successful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ndtv.com\/entertainment\/stree-star-shraddha-kapoor-at-thamma-trailer-launch-forget-international-universes-we-have-our-own-desi-horror-universe-9351389\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">horror-comedy<\/a> could help him balance credibility with commercial appeal.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4194\" data-end=\"4505\">Rashmika Mandanna, meanwhile, is straddling multiple industries. After <em data-start=\"4265\" data-end=\"4273\">Animal<\/em> gave her visibility, <em data-start=\"4295\" data-end=\"4303\">Thamma<\/em> marks another attempt to solidify her Bollywood journey. Her role here isn\u2019t just ornamental \u2014 and if executed well, it could silence critics who argue she\u2019s yet to get a truly meaty Hindi film part.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4543\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55890 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PNN-2025-09-27T141718436.jpg\" alt=\"Thamma \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"4512\" data-end=\"4543\">The Shraddha Kapoor Factor<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"4545\" data-end=\"4906\">No discussion of <em data-start=\"4562\" data-end=\"4570\">Thamma<\/em> is complete without Shraddha. Despite limited screen time, her presence in the trailer created a mini-wave online. At the launch, Shraddha herself quipped, <em data-start=\"4727\" data-end=\"4808\">\u201cForget international universes. We already have our own desi horror universe.\u201d<\/em> The internet quickly lapped it up, with memes declaring her the \u201cflag-bearer of horror comedy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4908\" data-end=\"5140\">Ironically, the conversation shifted from \u201cIs Ayushmann\u2019s experiment working?\u201d to \u201cWhen will Shraddha headline her own spooky universe?\u201d If nothing else, <em data-start=\"5062\" data-end=\"5070\">Thamma<\/em> has reinforced how powerfully cameos can shift a film\u2019s perception.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5184\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55894 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/dailynewsindia.co.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PNN-2025-09-27T141854989.jpg\" alt=\"Thamma \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"5147\" data-end=\"5184\">A Genre Stuck Between Fear &amp; Fun<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5186\" data-end=\"5528\">The broader issue here is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moneycontrol.com\/entertainment\/bollywood\/thamma-trailer-x-review-ayushmann-khurrana-s-starrer-leaves-netizens-disappointed-over-lame-jokes-and-forced-meme-comedy-article-13585354.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bollywood\u2019s love affair<\/a> with horror-comedies. While <em data-start=\"5264\" data-end=\"5271\">Stree<\/em> cracked the formula in 2018, few successors have managed to replicate its balance of satire and scares. <em data-start=\"5376\" data-end=\"5384\">Thamma<\/em>\u2019s trailer shows promise but also exposes the genre\u2019s fatigue \u2014 audiences are quick to sniff out recycled jump scares and meme-heavy dialogue.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"5530\" data-end=\"5847\">Yet, there\u2019s no denying that trailers don\u2019t always tell the full story. If the film manages to land its punches (or rather, scares), <em data-start=\"5663\" data-end=\"5671\">Thamma<\/em> could silence skeptics. After all, Indian audiences love a good underdog story, and nothing says underdog like a ghost story that makes you laugh before it makes you scream.<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"5854\" data-end=\"5869\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mod_oXpftJA?si=frq_1-A46w-YYkIX\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"5854\" data-end=\"5869\">Final Word<\/h4>\n<p data-start=\"5871\" data-end=\"6165\">So, is <em data-start=\"5878\" data-end=\"5886\">Thamma<\/em>\u2019s trailer a hit or miss? The truth lies somewhere in the middle. It\u2019s ambitious, glossy, and star-packed, but also weighed down by the pressure of keeping a \u201chorror-comedy universe\u201d afloat. For now, it has succeeded in doing one thing right: getting everyone to talk about it.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6167\" data-end=\"6428\">Whether audiences show up in theaters will depend not on how loud the jokes land but on how well the story sticks. Until then, fans and trolls alike have found their playground \u2014 and that\u2019s exactly the kind of pre-release chatter filmmakers secretly hope for.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"6167\" data-end=\"6428\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pnndigital.com\/category\/entertainment\/\">PNN News<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 27: When Bollywood decides to blend horror with meme-culture comedy, the results are rarely subtle. Thamma, the latest offering starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, dropped its trailer this week, and let\u2019s just say \u2014 the reactions have been anything but uniform. 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