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Thamma Director, Aditya Sarpotdar says, "I Always Wanted to Work with Ayushmann Khurrana"

Thamma Director, Aditya Sarpotdar says, "I Always Wanted to Work with Ayushmann Khurrana"

Bollyy 2 months ago

Thamma, a genre-bending supernatural romance, reimagines love through an unexpected lens, blending emotion, mystery and mythology into a deeply human story.

Flipping the classic Beauty and the Beast trope, the film explores beauty, vulnerability and the idea of the 'beast' in a fresh, contemporary way. Don't miss its World Television Premiere Thamma only on Sony MAX on Saturday, 21st March 2026 at 8 PM. (Thamma world television premiere)

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On occasion of World Television Premiere of Thaama on Sony MAX, Director Aditya Sarpotdar shares that he had always wanted to collaborate with Ayushmann Khurrana. 'From the very beginning, he was my first and only choice. Ayushmann has an inherent emotional honesty that allows audiences to instantly connect with him, even in the most unconventional worlds. We needed an actor who could ground an out-of-the-world narrative with sincerity and depth, and he does that effortlessly. His ability to make the extraordinary feel relatable made it easy to convince him, and I truly believe he brings a rare warmth and believability to this supernatural romance,' he says. (Sony MAX Thamma premiere date and time)

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Ayushmann Khurrana plays Alok Goyal, a city-based journalist whose routine life is upended when he falls in love with Tadaka/Tarika, played by Rashmika Mandanna. Thamma is the fifth installment in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, and comes after Stree, Roohi, Bhediya, Munjya and Stree 2. The film was helmed by Munjya director Aditya Sarpotdar and also stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal and Sathyaraj in pivotal roles. (Ayushmann Khurrana supernatural romance movie)
Don't miss the World Television Premiere Thamma only on Sony MAX on Saturday, 21st March 2026 at 8 PM.

FAQ

Q1: What is Thamma about?

A: Thamma is a genre-bending supernatural romance that blends emotion, mystery, and mythology while reimagining the classic Beauty and the Beast trope in a modern way.

Q2: When will Thamma premiere on television?

A: Thamma will have its World Television Premiere on March 21, 2026 at 8 PM.

Q3: Where can viewers watch the TV premiere of Thamma?

A: The film will premiere on Sony MAX.

Q4: Who directed Thamma?

A: The film is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar.

Q5: Which actor plays the lead role in Thamma?

A: The lead role in Thamma is played by Ayushmann Khurrana.

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