Thamma continues its impressive theatrical run, crossing the ₹112 crore milestone in just 13 days. Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s vampire comedy has proven that unique concepts combined with star power still draw audiences, despite mixed critical reception.
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Thamma Box Office Performance Overview
| Metric | Collection |
|---|---|
| Second Weekend | ₹10.50 crore |
| 13-Day Total | ₹112.90 crore |
| Opening Week (10 days) | ₹102.40 crore |
| Day 13 Estimated | ₹3.75-4.00 crore |
| Projected Lifetime | ₹140 crore |
| Status | 5th film in Ayushmann’s ₹100 crore club |
Steady Performance in Second Weekend
The vampire comedy-drama collected approximately ₹10.50 crore during its second weekend, with Sunday’s estimated earnings between ₹3.75-4 crore. This brings the total to ₹112.90 crore net at the Indian box office by day 13.
The film showed a decent spike on its second Saturday before settling into a stable Sunday pattern, indicating sustained audience interest despite the post-Diwali lull.
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Day-Wise Collection Breakdown
| Day | Collection |
|---|---|
| Tuesday (Day 1) | ₹23.00 cr |
| Wednesday | ₹17.50 cr |
| Thursday | ₹12.00 cr |
| Friday | ₹9.25 cr |
| Saturday | ₹13.00 cr |
| Sunday | ₹12.00 cr |
| 2nd Monday | ₹3.90 cr |
| 2nd Tuesday | ₹5.50 cr |
| 2nd Wednesday | ₹3.25 cr |
| 2nd Thursday | ₹3.00 cr |
| 2nd Friday | ₹2.65 cr |
| 2nd Saturday | ₹4.00 cr |
| 2nd Sunday (est.) | ₹3.85 cr |
| Total | ₹112.90 cr |
Major Box Office Milestones
Surpassing Munjya: Thamma has already crossed the lifetime collections of MHCU’s Munjya (₹101 crore net), establishing itself as a bigger commercial success in the horror-comedy space.
Ayushmann’s Fifth Century: This marks Ayushmann Khurrana‘s fifth film to enter the prestigious ₹100 crore club and his second consecutive century after Dream Girl 2, cementing his status as a bankable star.
Next Target – Jolly LLB 3: The film is expected to surpass Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi’s Jolly LLB 3’s lifetime earnings by the end of its second week, positioning itself among the year’s top performers.
Chasing Stree (2018): Thamma is now on track to exceed the original Stree’s ₹124 crore collection, making it potentially the highest-grossing film in the horror-comedy genre until Stree 2’s release.
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Upcoming Challenges
The film faces competition from Emraan Hashmi and Yami Gautam’s HAQ, releasing November 7. However, the real test comes with Ajay Devgn’s De De Pyaar De 2 on November 14.
Trade analysts believe Thamma should continue gaining traction until the Ajay Devgn release, potentially reaching ₹140 crore net in India—a fine figure considering the cast and production cost.
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Critical Perspective: Underperformance or Success?
While ₹112 crore in 13 days sounds impressive, industry insiders suggest Thamma should have performed better given the established brand and intellectual property it represents. The film’s concept—a vampire comedy featuring two of Bollywood’s most popular young stars—had blockbuster potential.
The vampire comedy-drama starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui delivered solid opening numbers (₹23 crore on Day 1) but experienced steeper-than-expected drops, suggesting mixed word-of-mouth limited its reach.
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What the Numbers Mean
Despite not meeting sky-high expectations, Thamma represents a profitable venture for its makers. The film’s ability to cross ₹100 crore validates Ayushmann’s star power and Rashmika’s growing pan-India appeal.
The vampire genre remains relatively unexplored in Bollywood, and Thamma’s success—however moderate—could encourage filmmakers to experiment with unconventional horror-comedy premises.
For Ayushmann, this maintains his impressive streak of commercial successes post-pandemic, proving his selection of scripts continues resonating with audiences even when critical reception is lukewarm.
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Industry Impact
Thamma’s performance reinforces that established actors can carry unique concepts to profitability, even if they don’t achieve blockbuster status. The film’s steady hold in its second week demonstrates that quality content finds its audience regardless of competition.
For aspiring filmmakers, Thamma’s journey offers valuable lessons: strong opening weekends need sustained word-of-mouth to translate into legendary status, and even solid concepts require exceptional execution to maximize potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Thamma compare to other horror-comedy films in Bollywood?
Thamma currently ranks among the top horror-comedy performers in Bollywood history. With ₹112.90 crore collected so far, it has surpassed Munjya (₹101 crore) and is tracking to cross the original Stree’s ₹124 crore lifetime collection. However, it falls significantly short of Stree 2’s massive success. Among Ayushmann Khurrana’s filmography, Thamma becomes his fifth ₹100 crore film, following Dream Girl 2, Badhaai Ho, Dream Girl, and Bala. The vampire-comedy angle makes it unique in the genre, potentially opening doors for more experimental horror-comedy concepts.
What factors limited Thamma’s box office potential despite strong cast?
While Thamma achieved commercial success, several factors prevented it from reaching blockbuster status. Mixed critical reviews impacted word-of-mouth, causing steeper weekday drops than expected. The vampire concept, while unique, may have limited its appeal to certain demographics unfamiliar with the genre. Additionally, the film released during a competitive Diwali window, facing established franchises and smaller surprise hits that diluted audience attention. The ₹140 crore projected lifetime, while profitable, suggests the film didn’t fully capitalize on its star power—both Ayushmann and Rashmika command massive fan followings that weren’t maximized, possibly due to screenplay or execution issues mentioned in several reviews.
