Thama teaser: Ayushmann, Rashmika's next promises a dark and bloody love story
On August 18, the makers had unveiled the character poster while leaving fans excited. Along with unveiling the first official posters of the much-awaited Hindi film, the makers also announced that a major update, the title of the film, 'The World of Thama'.Touted to be a vampire comedy, 'Thama' is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and forms part of Maddock Films' grand horror-comedy franchise.The story follows a historian, played by Ayushmann, who sets out to trace the mythological roots of vampirism in Indian folklore. Spanning two timelines, the narrative shifts between modern-day India and the ancient kingdom of Vijayanagar, bound together by a haunting tale of unfulfilled love.'Thama' is set to release in theatres on Diwali 2025.- Ends
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