Highlights
The horror-comedy genre is set to be thrilled by the soon-to-be-released movie “Thamba” starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. Adding color to the cast is none other than actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, playing a villain and also bringing fascination to the larger audience of this vampire comedy movie directed by Aditya Sarpotdar. Known for his versatile roles and negative characters Siddiqui will be playing an entertaining but quirky antagonist in the film and this becomes Vijan’s second horror comedy after “Stree” in 2018.
Siddiqui’s character in “Thamba” will be one of his most interesting roles. Even though he has proven his worth as a negative lead in movies like “Badlapur” (2015) and “Kick ” (2014), this is a bit of a different role altogether where he gets to play a character that is dark by the past and yet has a funny side to the personality of “Thamba”. It is reported that “Thamba” will be set in both, a North Indian city in the present and the ancient Vijayanagara Empire. Siddiqui’s character from the past brings vengeful intent to the future and after finding a way to change his fate attempts to alter the present and future of the two leading characters. This complex role offers Siddiqui the opportunity to bring his distinctive intensity and wit to the genre of horror-comedy.
Thamba: A New Taste of Horror-Comedy Entertainment
The earlier titled “Vampires of Vijay Nagar” the film has been rechristened “Thamba” and is progressing swiftly through pre-production, which was expected to begin by the end of November–during December. Director Aditya Sarpotdar plans to start shooting in Mumbai with a schedule of two weeks. The makers have installed a huge set that replicates the look of the historical village of the Vijayanagara Empire for the film’s pre-episode looks. Besides the Mumbai schedule, the crew will be shooting in Delhi In January and the final shooting schedule will be held in South India.
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Building Anticipation
Ayushmann Khurrana famous for his wonderful screen presence and Rashmika Mandanna the fresh talent of the industry are anticipated to add “Thamba” horror and humor. Mandanna has done a look test in September and Siddiqui will do his look test after Diwali, to decide on the final look for this character. Sources report that Siddiqui has expressed his desire to bring his twist to play this acting-dubbing role in this “eccentric yet violent” character.
Maddock widening its Horror comedy genre universe
The series will be part of Maddock Films’ lineup of horror comedies that currently include “Stree”, “Stree 2“, and “Bhediya”. In every new creation, Maddock Films has attempted to redefine horror-comedy for the Indian audience, and humor with supernatural and realistic stories. “Thamba” is already promising to become an exciting series within this franchise, giving the audience an unusual plot and backdrop of history and the present.
With Siddiqui on board, “Thamba” going into production, the movie becomes one of the much-awaited horror comedy film releases in the market.
