Ayushmann Khurrana is all set to reunite with director Amar Kaushik after their 2019 blockbuster Bala. The duo, known for their slice-of-life storytelling that blends humour with heart, are returning with a film that promises to take their signature “common man” universe into an unexpected, larger-than-life direction.
Speaking about working with Kaushik again, but this time with him as a producer, Ayushmann shared, “With Amar, I actually have a 100% record through Bala. This is my second film with Amar.” The actor, who has built his career on portraying relatable, everyman characters, revealed that this project marks a distinct evolution for both him and the director-producer. “This time around, of course, the common man element is there in this film,” Ayushmann explained to Bollywood Hungama. “It is a transition of the common man to somebody who’s got superpowers. So that transition is happening for the first time.”
The actor hinted that while the soul of the story remains grounded, the world around it expands in scale and ambition. “It’s based in Delhi — the same story, the same middle class. But there is a huge jump from a common man story — a beta guy — to somebody who becomes an alpha. He doesn’t know how to deal with superpowers,” Ayushmann said. “So that arc I haven’t lived in any film yet, and that’s why I’m very excited about it.”
With Kaushik, known for his sharp direction in films like Stree, Bala, and Bhediya, joining Thamma as the co-producer expectations are high that the film will balance its fantasy elements with the director’s trademark humour and social resonance.
Ayushmann’s comment about navigating the transformation from “beta to alpha” suggests a fresh twist on his familiar screen persona — that of an underdog navigating extraordinary circumstances. If Bala explored insecurities and identity, this new outing seems poised to explore empowerment and self-discovery — albeit with a fantastical edge.
As for Thamma, the film, also starring Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, which hit screens on October 21, 2025, has opened to an encouraging start with Rs. 25.11 crores coming in. With positive reviews, strong word of mouth, and of course good content lead by a stellar cast the business prospects of Thamma that enjoys a six-day extended weekend are high. In fact, trade predicts that the collections of the film could go past the Rs. 60-70 cr mark by the end of its first weekend.
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