Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna's upcoming film Thamma is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Following the release of its horror-comedy trailer, the film has generated significant buzz. Advance bookings for the film began on October 17, and there's been a massive rush among fans to secure tickets for its first day.
As a result, Thamma is witnessing a tremendous response in advance bookings. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, the film is part of Maddock Films' horror-comedy universe, which is known for blockbusters like Stree, Munjya, and Bhediya. The film mixes horror, comedy, and romance,which results in it attracting a wide audience.
Fans' excitement is evident from the rapid ticket sales across the country within hours of the advance booking opening. According to Sacnilk, as of 5 PM on Saturday, October 18 Over 32154 tickets have been pre-booked for the Hindi 2D format.
38 tickets have been sold for the Telugu 2D version. 557 tickets have been sold for the Hindi IMAX 2D format. 99 tickets have been sold for the Hindi 4DX format.
In total, across all formats, more than 32,848 tickets have been sold nationwide. Without considering blocked seats, the film has already earned ₹63.56 lakh. Including blocked seats, the total collection stands at Rs. 3.72 crore.
Trade experts think that Thamma could earn anywhere between ₹17 to ₹22 crore on its opening day. Something to note is that, the film will clash with Harshvardhan Rane's Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat. However, Thamma will have a five-day extended opening weekend, which could result in higher earnings.
Producers aim to sell over 1 lakh tickets across PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis theaters. They are optimistic about selling between 1.25 to 1.5 lakh tickets before the first show.
Thamma stars Ayushmann Khurrana who portrays the character of Alok. Along with that, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal also appear in pivotal roles. The film is directed by Paresh Rawal.
