‘Thamma’ Sees Expected Dip on Day 4 After Bumper Festive Opening

Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s latest outing, the horror-comedy ‘Thamma,’ witnessed a noticeable drop in its box office collections on its fourth day, which marked its first non-holiday Friday following a massive Diwali release. However, despite the fall from its exceptional festive numbers, the film has firmly established a strong overall domestic total, reinforcing its position as a major success for the Maddock Films’ horror-comedy universe.

The Box Office Trajectory: Day 4 Analysis

After three days of strong performance buoyed by the extended Diwali holiday period, ‘Thamma’ collected approximately ₹9.55 crore net in India on Day 4 (Friday), according to industry tracker estimates. This figure represents a significant dip from its preceding collection days, a trend that is generally expected for a big-budget release as it transitions from the peak holiday rush to a regular working day.

The film’s day-wise breakdown illustrates the impact of the festival window:

• Day 1 (Tuesday – Diwali): ₹24 crore
• Day 2 (Wednesday): ₹18.6 crore
• Day 3 (Thursday): ₹13 crore
• Day 4 (Friday): ₹9.55 crore (Approximate Net Collection)

This drop, while substantial, is not considered alarming by trade analysts, given that the first three days saw elevated footfalls due to the nationwide holidays. The transition back to a weekday routine invariably impacts morning and afternoon occupancy. The total domestic net collection for the Ayushmann-Rashmika starrer now stands at an impressive ₹65.15 crore after four days.

Solidifying the Total: Worldwide Performance

Crucially, the film’s total gross collection, including overseas territories, remains robust. The worldwide tally for ‘Thamma’ has crossed the ₹90 crore mark, positioning it well to join the coveted ₹100 crore club by the end of its first weekend, driven by the customary Saturday and Sunday surge.

The film’s performance has already secured a significant milestone, marking Ayushmann Khurrana’s highest-ever opening day collection and becoming the second-highest opening for the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, trailing only Stree 2. Its four-day total has also surpassed the lifetime domestic collection of previous franchise installment Bhediya, highlighting the audience’s appetite for this genre and cinematic universe.

Audience and Critical Reception

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, ‘Thamma’ introduces a fresh chapter in the Maddock Universe, blending horror, humour, and romance with a storyline centered around a journalist (Ayushmann Khurrana) who is transformed into a vampire-like creature known as a Betal. Rashmika Mandanna stars as his love interest, while Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays a pivotal role in the supernatural drama.

The film has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its entertaining mix of genres, visual effects, and the central chemistry between the lead pair. The positive word-of-mouth generated over the festive week is expected to act as a crucial stabilizing factor and drive the crucial weekend collection figures. With no major Hindi film releases slated for the immediate future, ‘Thamma’ enjoys a clear run at the box office, which should aid its long-term theatrical run.

Trade analysts are now eagerly watching the weekend trends, as a solid jump in collections on Saturday and Sunday will be the deciding factor in whether the film can leverage its strong start to achieve blockbuster status.