Thama Teaser: Rashmika-Ayushmann Film Compared to Twilight by Fans
The teaser of Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana’s upcoming horror-fantasy film Thama is out, but fans seem divided. While some praised its fantasy angle, others called it a “cheap copy of Twilight.”
11:15 AM Aug 20, 2025 IST
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Aakash Khuman
Thama Teaser: The much-awaited teaser of Thama, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana, was unveiled today. Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and part of Dinesh Vijan’s horror universe, the film promises vampires, folklore, an item song featuring Malaika Arora, and a new on-screen pair. The film is slated for release this Diwali.
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Mixed Reactions From Fans
The teaser received a mixed response online. While some fans were excited about the fantasy-horror setup, many expressed disappointment. Critics of the teaser felt it lacked originality and failed to meet expectations.
Internet Calls It "Copy of Twilight"
Several fans on X (formerly Twitter) drew comparisons between Thama and the Hollywood franchise Twilight. One user wrote, "Presenting another copy paste from #bollywood, sab utarva dete hai. Cheap copy of Twilight in form of #Thama #ThamaThisDiwali."
Criticism of Visuals and Tone
Some fans felt the visuals could have been better, while others said the teaser looked “cringe” with inconsistent grading. One user wrote, " Cringe Nawaz, weird grading, boring teaser… #Thama already feels like the weakest link in the Maddock Cinematic Universe"
Positive Takeaways Too
Not all reactions were negative. Some fans praised the film’s attempt to dive deeper into the fantasy side of the horror universe. Others highlighted Nawazuddin Siddiqui as the “USP” of the teaser and expressed hope that the VFX and storytelling would be stronger in the final film.
About Thama
Along with Rashmika and Ayushmann, Thama also features Paresh Rawal in a pivotal role. The screenplay has been written by Niren Bhatt, Arun Fulara, and Suresh Mathew. Being a Diwali release, expectations remain high despite the polarizing response to the teaser.
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