Ayushmann Khurrana has started shooting for his upcoming Maddock horror-comedy universe film Thama. Making the announcement via his Instagram stories, Ayushmann shared a photo with a card which has a message from Maddock Films head Dinesh Vijan.

“Dear Ayushmann, It's fang-tastic to have you on board Maddock's horror comedy universe. Who better than Ayushmann' to play the 'un-dead' THAMA? We believe this is a role you will love to sink your teeth into! Best Wishes, DV," read the message.

Dinesh has conceptualised the horror-comedy universe, which also includes the Stree films as well as Bhediya and Munjya.

Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui will also feature in the film, which is directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, who helmed Munjya.

Thama will be released in theatres on Diwali 2025.

Niren Bhatt, the writer of Maddock's most recent hit Stree 2, has penned Thama along with Suresh Mathew and Arun Fulara.

Amar Kaushik, the director of Stree 2, will produce the film along with Dinesh.