Thamma X Movie Review: Rashmika Mandanna–Ayushmann Khurrana Starrer Wins Hearts as a ‘Perfect Diwali Watch’ and ‘Total Crowd-Pleaser’

The recent movie release Thamma X of Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna has been widely appreciated by the public, who are saying that it is "the ideal movie to be watched during Diwali" and "absolutely pleasing to the audience." The film, released today, is an Indian horror-comedy that combines humor, thrill, and folklore, attracting the attention of celebration-movie-watching people.

Netizens hail it as the ultimate festive entertainer

Social media has been buzzing since the morning with reactions pouring in on X (formerly Twitter). Many viewers described Thamma X as “the ideal Diwali entertainer,” praising its emotional depth, clever humour, and surprising twists. Fans highlighted Rashmika Mandanna’s “natural and heartfelt” performance and Ayushmann Khurrana’s ability to “balance comedy and scares with ease.”

One post read, “Thamma X is a rollercoaster — it starts slow but the second half delivers big. A wholesome Diwali watch for families!”

A total crowd-pleaser with strong performances

Audiences have also lauded director Aditya Sarpotdar for his deft handling of humour and horror — a signature style of Maddock Films’ horror-comedy universe. Viewers called Thamma X “a total crowd-pleaser” with energetic performances and strong direction.

Ayushmann and Rashmika’s on-screen chemistry, coupled with standout supporting roles from Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Paresh Rawal, earned special praise. While Nawazuddin was termed “unpredictable and magnetic,” Rawal’s impeccable comic timing added much-needed levity to the spooky moments.

Box office expectations soar

Thamma X has been released through more than 4,000 cinemas in India and is having an unbroken Diwali run with no significant Hindi releases to compete with it at the box office. According to trade experts, the movie is expected to collect ₹30–32 crore in the first weekend of its release, which is a bit less than Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Singham Returns, respectively, but nonetheless, if strong word-of-mouth spreads, the collections can go up during the festive weekend.

Final Verdict

With its perfect balance of humour, horror, and heart, Thamma X has managed to deliver exactly what audiences wanted this Diwali — a fun, family-friendly entertainer.