Thamma

Maddock is not really able to pull like before, unlike the Stree and Munja where there was a history and story that was taking the entire watch time and keeping audience hooked. Unfortunately the industry is taken by glamour factor than a strong storyline to follow. It could surely have been better.

The story of the movie is very loosely knitted. Infact there is no story. Just chase for no reason. The love story of Ayushman and Rashmika is very superficial. I could not connect to it at all. The punch lines are so forced and so repetitive. The effects are very bad with weird lighting. The sequence of Varun and Ayushman felt forced as well. It was just to make a connection with the next sequel. I would not recommend this movie at all. It is a failed attempt of make something like twilight.

Walking out of Thama, I'm honestly just shaking my head. I wanted to like it - I really did - but man, what a mess. There was so much potential with this whole "Stree universe" type setup, and instead, it felt like the director just didn't know what to do with it. From Munjiya to Thama, it's like he got promoted without proving himself. I genuinely don't know how he landed this movie.

The first half dragged like crazy. The pacing was off, jokes felt forced, and that whole detour into the city? Completely unnecessary. They could've easily used that time to explore Nawazuddin's backstory - how he became a Betaal, what his connection was to the myth, and how the curse began. That's the movie we should've gotten. Instead, we got random chaos stitched together.

Ayushmann, man... he's a solid actor, but this time every reaction, every line - like he was trying to prove too hard that he belonged in this universe. The love story with Rashmika felt so forced. No buildup, no emotion - just assumed we'd buy into it because they're the leads.

Rashmika, though, I was surprised by her performance. She actually looked the part. And for most scenes, she was the saving grace. She brought some charm and calm in the middle of the chaos. So many missed opportunities with her character though, I would have liked to see her grow more powerful as the movie went on. But it confusing as hell. They kept changing her name like the writers couldn't decide who she was supposed to be. And honestly, it looked like she was meant to be Thama - the one who falls for a human and now she has a heart that is beating. That twist would have been wild.

And Paresh Rawal a LEGEND completely wasted. His role meant nothing to the story or the universe. Same with Seema Pahwa, plays the mom - another powerhouse performer, thrown into an insignificant part. Both could've easily been cast into better characters than just parents.

Funny enough, the cameos had more impact than the main cast - Janna, God of Hand, and Bhediya's short scenes were actually the best parts of the movie. They reminded you why people cared about this universe in the first place.

The rest of the casting was on point, but the direction was the real problem. No grip, no consistent tone, no real scary moments anywhere. You never once felt tension or fear - it played like a confused fantasy drama instead of horror. The emotional beats didn't land, the suspense never built up, and the whole thing just lacked heart.

Bottom line: Thama had all the right ingredients - mythology, horror, strong cast, and a connected universe - but ended up bland because the director couldn't pull it together. It had moments, sure, but they were never executed to its potential.

Rating: 6/10 - carried by Nawazuddin, Rashmika and cameos, let down by poor direction, forced love story, flat scares, and direction that didn't live up to the mystery and thrills. A MISSED OPPORTUNITY!

Thamma being a MHCU movie is just a decent comedy movie. You can give it a try but don't expect it as a horror movie or else you will be disappointed. The situational comedies work some times and the comic punch lines actually makes you laugh. It lacks an attractive story line and the whole story is single paced except the bhediya cameo part which takes the energy level very high at the moment. The background music is amazing(Dolby Atmos), creators have worked well in VFX. Ayushman have done a nice job where Rashmika seems Ok. The main antagonist Nawazuddin hasn't been used to his full extent in the movie and the character seems more like a comedian and less a villain. Paresh Rawal's acting is also nice with nice comic timings but overall not that much important role. The songs in the movie are unnecessary and seems a speed breaker to the natural pace of the story that you just want to skip it. Visuals were great and the tale of Raktbeej from hindu mythology have been used effectively. The climax doesn't hit to the point and was quite predictable. If you are a MHCU fan then this movie is a brick to set the future stories and you can surely give it a try or else you can wait for it to be released in OTT platform.

Thama strides into the cinematic arena with confidence, offering an engaging ride while boldly attempting to elevate its established universe. The film succeeds in expanding its mythology and delivering an enjoyable experience, though it falters in maintaining consistency. It's a movie of striking highs and evident lows-ultimately a rewarding yet uneven watch that takes the franchise forward in an intriguing way.

The film's biggest strength lies in its leading duo. Ayushmann delivers a remarkable, nuanced performance, commanding every frame with ease and intensity. Rashmika complements him beautifully, blending grace, depth, and emotion into her role. Their on-screen chemistry is electric and forms the heart of the narrative. The film also benefits from its well-executed cameos, which feel natural and add genuine excitement-these moments are sure to leave fans thrilled.

However, the film's weaknesses lie in its storytelling rhythm and pacing. While the narrative progresses, several emotional beats feel abrupt or misplaced, occasionally breaking immersion. The biggest drawback is the music-multiple songs feel unnecessary, inserted more for spectacle than story. These forced musical sequences disrupt the flow and make the film feel longer than it should.

Even with these flaws, Thama remains a compelling cinematic effort-lifted by stellar performances and an ambitious vision for its universe. It's entertaining, visually engaging, and full of promise. If the filmmakers can refine the pacing and weave music more naturally into the story, this series could reach even greater heights. Despite its inconsistencies, I'd still say: Don't miss this movie. It deserves a solid 3/5.

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