Today marks what could very well become a landmark in Ayushmann Khurrana’s career

October 21, 2025 - 4:05 PM IST

Today marks what could well become a landmark moment in Ayushmann Khurrana’s career - and for all the right reasons. With Thamma, he seems to have smashed expectations in a way that few of his earlier films have managed.

Today marks what could very well become a landmark in Ayushmann Khurrana’s career

In the latest critical responses, Ayushmann is being hailed for anchoring the film brilliantly. According to Bollywood Hungama review: “Ayushmann Khurrana is in exceptional form. His performance moves seamlessly from vulnerability to comic timing to intensity. He anchors the film brilliantly.”
And the marquee critic Taran Adarsh mentioned - Ayushmann Khurrana is in top form… Effortlessly switches between fear and fun, he anchors the film with a pitch-perfect performance...

In short: Ayushmann doesn’t just appear in the film - he carries it on his shoulders.

What makes this feat even more remarkable is the character-type he embodies. In Thamma, Ayushmann dives into a folklore-horror-comedy universe - a kind of Indian “Betaal” myth infused with humour and heart. That means he’s operating in uncharted territory: no established model, no safe reference point. Yet, he appears to have landed it perfectly. When an actor can make a wholly new kind of character relatable, funny, and emotional, it’s something truly rare.

Ayushmann has long been regarded as the go-to actor for quirky, offbeat comedies that strike a mainstream chord. With Thamma, he reaffirms that reputation. The buzz suggests this could be the film where he masters the genre from top to bottom.

Early trade & audience commentary underline that this is exactly the kind of film where he shines - humour, supernatural buff, emotion all wrapped in one. So yes: if you were going to label someone the “quirky comedy champion of the younger generation” - Ayushmann might now legitimately take that crown.

Coming in as a big Diwali release, the buzz suggests the opening numbers could smash previous records for him. While exact numbers are yet to play out fully, trade experts are expecting strong openings in excess of Rs. 20 cr. for Day 1. If that comes to pass, Ayushmann may well notch the biggest opening of his career - and not just by a little, but by a significant margin.

Looking back at his filmography, Ayushmann has built an enviable record in the “quirky comedy” space: films that are offbeat yet commercially viable. With Thamma, that streak looks poised to continue - or even sharpen.

The collaboration of Ayushmann and producer Dinesh Vijan, the man behind the hugely successful horror-comedy universe, has once again delivered magic. Thamma - directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan and team - looks set to add another blockbuster to their resume.

Today, with Thamma, Ayushmann Khurrana isn’t just delivering a good film - he’s delivering a landmark performance in an ambitious, high-concept entertainer. He’s carrying a character without precedent, winning hearts with comedy, emotion, and fearless originality, while likely expanding his cinematic legacy in a major way.

If the current momentum holds, Thamma will be remembered as Ayushmann’s defining moment in mainstream quirky comedy.

He didn’t just show up - he smashed it.

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