Maddock gears up to unveil its most fearsome villain yet in Thama on...

Maddock Supernatural Universe, home to genre-bending hits like Stree, Bhediya and Munjya, has redefined Indian folklore on screen. Now, the franchise is gearing up for its boldest chapter yet with Thama, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, as the makers prepare to unveil its most powerful villain to date.

'Sarvashaktishaali' Villain in Thama 

Maddock Films is set to introduce its most 'sarvashaktishaali' (all-powerful) villain yet from its hit supernatural-horror-comedy universe on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

On Friday, Maddock Films took to social media and made the announcement. 

The Teaser’s Promise

A 42-second teaser montage showcased iconic characters from past films, Stree, Sarkata, Bhediya, Munjya, before revealing that none compare to the 'wilder and deadlier' threat ahead.
The makers describe Thama as a love story set against a backdrop of supernatural danger, bringing fresh emotional depth to the Maddock universe.

The caption for the post read, "Independence Day Special! The No. 1 Hindi film Stree 2 turns 1 today
To celebrate, Dinesh Vijan expands the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe with #THAMA." (sic)

Further, the post read, "The World of Thama unveils Tuesday, Aug 19 — your first glimpse at the sarvashaktishaali villain set to redefine fear. The film storms into cinemas this Diwali 2025. Brace yourself — this chapter is a love story, wilder and deadlier than anything you’ve seen before." (sic)

Independence Day Special! The No. 1 Hindi film Stree 2 turns 1 today 🎉
To celebrate, Dinesh Vijan expands the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe with #THAMA.

The World of Thama unveils Tuesday, Aug 19 — your first glimpse at the sarvashaktishaali villain set to redefine fear.

The… pic.twitter.com/Ngi11lSkv5

— Maddockfilms (@MaddockFilms) August 15, 2025

The World of Thama

The upcoming film, Thama, will serve as the fifth instalment in the interconnected franchise that began with Stree (2018) and later expanded with Bhediya (2022), Munjya (2024), and Stree 2 (2024).

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, Thama blends vampire mythology with romance, horror, and quirky humour, hallmarks of Maddock’s signature style. The film is slated for a Diwali 2025 theatrical release.

A Villain Like Never Before

The studio has teased that this new antagonist will "redefine fear”, eclipsing the menace of previous franchise villains such as Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya. Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays the formidable villain opposite Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna.

Expanding the Maddock Supernatural Universe

Since 2018, Maddock Films has reimagined Indian folklore with a genre-blending approach, combining horror, comedy, and mythological intrigue. Thama promises to raise the stakes, deepen the lore, and introduce a villain that could define the next phase of the franchise.