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Thamma World Television Premiere: Ayushmann Khurrana's Horror Comedy Set for Sony MAX Debut on March 21
After a highly successful theatrical run and a strong digital performance, the 2025 horror-comedy hit Thamma is now set to arrive on the small screen. The film, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, will have its World Television Premiere on Sony MAX on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Directed by Munjya-fame Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Maddock Films as part of their popular Supernatural Universe, Thamma emerged as one of the most profitable and talked-about films of 2025. Thamma maintained a steady run at the box office, particularly in the Hindi markets, concluding its theatrical journey with an Above Average verdict. The film finished as the 10th highest-grossing Hindi release of 2025. Across 77,367 tracked shows, the movie saw consistent occupancy levels, supported by word-of-mouth regarding its mix of folklore and humor. In terms of financial performance, Thamma recorded a worldwide gross of ₹187.59 crore. The domestic market served as the primary contributor with an India gross of ₹161.09 crore, while the overseas market added a steady ₹26.50 crore. At the domestic box office, the film's net collection reached ₹134.78 crore, earning it an Above Average verdict. Thamma (2025) Final Box Office BreakdownCATEGORYCOLLECTION (INR)India Net Collection₹ 134.78 CrIndia Gross Collection₹ 161.09 CrOverseas Gross Collection₹ 26.50 CrWorldwide Gross Total₹ 187.59 Cr (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Prior to its television premiere, Thamma enjoyed a successful digital run on Amazon Prime Video. The film followed a staggered release strategy to maximize revenue. It first became available via the Store (Rental/Early Access) on December 2, 2025. Following the two-week rental window, the film was made available to all Prime subscribers at no extra cost on December 16, 2025. The digital reception mirrored its theatrical success, frequently appearing in the Top 10 trending lists across multiple territories. With the television premiere on Sony MAX, the film is expected to reach a massive family audience that may have missed its theatrical release. The film features Ayushmann Khurrana in a unique role alongside Rashmika Mandanna, with veteran actors Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui playing pivotal characters. The story, which infuses traditional horror elements with sharp satirical comedy, is well-suited for a prime-time weekend slot, and trade experts anticipate high TVR (Television Rating) points for the broadcast.
