Thamma Review: Identity Crisis Exposed!

November 14, 2025November 18, 2025 Surya Komal 1 Comment Ayushmann Khurrana, bollywood, Bollywood Cinema, Bollywood Movie Reviews, Bollywood Movies, hindi, Hindi Movies, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rashmika Mandanna, Thamma

Thamma arrives with the weight of a growing supernatural universe behind it called the MHCU, but instead of expanding the franchise with confidence, it stumbles through an identity crisis. On paper, the film has everything going for it — a talented cast, a rich mythological setup, and the promise of world-building that connects to fan-favourite characters. But once the story unfolds, it becomes clear that the execution doesn’t match the ambition.

Thamma opens with a promising mix of ancient lore and modern-day thrills, jumping between the legend of Yakshashan and a present-day encounter in the forest. Yet the narrative quickly loses focus, drifting through uneven pacing and oddly chosen detours. Scenes that should deepen the mythology feel rushed, while moments that add little to the plot drag on. You keep waiting for the story to lock into place, but it never fully does or delivers.

Ayushmann Khurrana tries to bring charm and intensity to his role, but the writing doesn’t give him much to work with. The romantic thread feels strangely undercooked, more assumed than developed. Rashmika Mandanna, on the other hand, brings an energy that occasionally lifts the film. She looks completely at home in this mystical setting and could have carried an even more layered arc if the screenplay had committed to it. Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Yakshasan adds intrigue whenever he appears, but his character’s potential is left half-realized.

The supporting cast features legends like Paresh Rawal and Seema Pahwa, both of whom are curiously sidelined. Their characters linger on the edges of the story without ever affecting its direction. Ironically, the brief cameo appearances by Varun Dhawan inject more excitement and world-building than entire stretches of the main plot.

Visually, Thamma has scale, but the emotional beats and horror elements never land with the impact they should. The film reaches for epic fantasy-horror but settles into something far less cohesive.