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News Topical, Digital Desk : The box office has brightened with two films this Diwali. The first is "Ek Deewnane ki Deewaniyat" and the second is "Thamma." Following Maddock Films' films Stree, Stree 2, Bhediya, and Munjya, producer Dinesh Vijan has now released Thamma. This film, too, attempts to weave a horror comedy with a love story based on mythology. However, the story lacks freshness. The title of the film, Thama, means "the most powerful and the leader of the demons," but the film explores his world sparingly. While marketed as a true horror comedy, the film lacks the element of horror and the comedy itself isn't compelling.
The story begins in 323 BC. The ancient Greek emperor Alexander is passing through a forest when Yakshasan (Nawazuddin Siddiqui), the leader of the demons, makes him his prey. The story then returns to the present. Alok Goyal (Ayushmann Khurrana), a reporter for Delhi's Azad News Channel, is trekking with two friends. While taking a selfie in the forest, he is suddenly attacked by a bear and injured. Tadka (Rashmika Mandanna), a resident of the forest, saves his life. His companions learn of his whereabouts. They throw him in front of Yakshasan, who is imprisoned on a cursed mountain, so that he can drink his blood. But Tadka rescues him. She comes with Alok to his home to save his life. After a dramatic turn of events, Tadka reveals herself to him. Police officer PK Yadav (Faisal Malik), who maintains balance between the worlds of humans and demons, tells Tadka to return. She's on her way back when Alok arrives to stop her. Their car is involved in an accident. Tadka transforms him into a demon. What changes occur in Alok's life after this? How Tadka's mistake takes its toll on him is the story that unfolds.
After "Munjya," Aditya Sarpotdar has directed the fifth film in this universe, "Thama." This time, he hasn't been able to create the same magic as "Munjya." This is because "Thama," written by Niren Bhatt, Suresh Mathew, and Arun Phulara, lacks novelty and freshness. The world and events depicted in it have been explored before in various films. The world of the Betals also hasn't been explored in depth. In one scene, Tadka explains that Betals drink blood and never die. They were created to protect the Earth. So, how did Yakshasan become their "Thama"? The answer remains unanswered. The curiosity about Thama remains unfulfilled. The conflict between Thama and Alok in the climax needed to be more interesting, but it feels rushed. The hint of a sequel at the end doesn't quite work. Action directors Parvez Sheikh and Jasper Grant Hulley's stunts are reminiscent of Hollywood superhero films. Two of the film's songs, "Tum Mere Na Hue" and "Dilbar Ki Aankhon Ka," have already become hits with audiences. The background score attempts to evoke fear at times, but ultimately ends up sounding like mere noise.
Nearly two years after the release of "Dream Girl 2," Ayushmann Khurrana returns to Thama. His character here appears to be that of an ordinary man caught in a strange situation. Although he manages to portray it with ease, evoking feelings of fear and curiosity, his weak screenplay limits his range. Rashmika Mandanna's eyes are as beautiful as those of a deer, conveying her expressions beautifully. However, in some emotional scenes, Rashmika appears pale. Thama may be portrayed as dangerous through dialogue, but that doesn't come across as such on screen. Poor writing is the reason why even seasoned actors like Nawazuddin Siddiqui haven't been able to make it memorable. Paresh Rawal, playing Alok's father, and Geeta Agarwal, playing his mother, merely provide occasional moments of laughter in a few scenes. Varun Dhawan's cameo also fails to add any interest. In this regard, it would not be wrong to say that this film of Maddock Films is not able to create the magic like the other films of the horror comedy universe and has not become a heart-stopping watch like the other films of Maddock Films.
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