Analyzing ‘Thamma’s’ Massive Franchise Potential in the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe

This news article comes to you on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The movie Thamma has hit theaters and made a big splash. It is the newest film in the successful Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU). This movie universe is famous for mixing Indian folk stories with laughs and scares. The success of Thamma is not just about its box office numbers. It is about what it means for the future of the whole franchise. Producer Dinesh Vijan has already said that many more films are coming.

Thamma New Chapter and Confirmed Sequel: The Betaal’s Next Move

Thamma introduces a key creature to the MHCU: the Betaal, which is a type of Indian vampire. The movie centers on Alok, a journalist who turns into a Betaal, and his love story with Tadaka, another Betaal. The movie has been a big success at the box office.

One of the most exciting pieces of news is the official confirmation of Thamma 2. This sequel is currently planned for a 2029 release. The first movie ends with Alok becoming the new Thamma (leader). He is getting ready to hunt down the old evil leader, Yakshasan. Yakshasan was freed from his prison. This sets up a big fight for the sequel.

The movie also hints that Alok will need extra strength to win. He may need the blood of a werewolf. This is a clear setup for a major crossover. The next movie will likely see Alok and Tadaka joining forces with other characters from the MHCU.

Spin-offs and Crossovers: A Connected Cinematic World

The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe is growing fast. Thamma is not just a single movie. It is an important piece in a much larger story. The film features exciting cameos that show this connection.

• The Bhediya Link: Varun Dhawan’s character, the werewolf Bhediya (Bhaskar), has a key appearance in Thamma. He gains new, stronger powers from Betaal blood. This link is huge. It builds anticipation for his own sequel, Bhediya 2. This film is expected to arrive in late 2026 or early 2027. Fans can expect an “epic crossover moment” where Alok’s Betaal and Bhaskar’s Bhediya might meet again.
• Teasing the Future: The post-credit scenes and news from the producer point to many spin-offs. Shakti Shalini is a new movie coming in early 2026. This character was teased in Thamma. This shows the universe is constantly expanding.
• The Stree Saga: The first hit of the franchise, Stree, is also getting attention. An animated spin-off called Chhoti Stree will tell the origin story of the female ghost. Then, the much-awaited Stree 3 is scheduled for an August 2027 release. Thamma‘s success proves that audiences love these folklore-based stories.

The Final Countdown: A Huge Crossover Event

All these separate movies are leading to something massive. The MHCU is building up to an event like Marvel’s Avengers movies. The ultimate crossover will happen over two films: Pehla Mahayudh and Doosra Mahayudh.

These two movies will feature all the major characters from Stree, Bhediya, Munjya, and Thamma. They will all team up to fight a massive evil.

These final showdown movies are planned for 2028.

Thamma is a crucial stepping stone. It not only introduces new, powerful Betaal characters but also strengthens the connections between existing heroes like Bhediya. Its big success ensures that the studio will keep making these connected films.

Why the Franchise Works for Indian Audiences

This universe works because it takes familiar ideas—like vampires and werewolves—and gives them a new, Indian cultural spin.

It is new and exciting, not just a copy of Hollywood films. The mix of genuine horror, funny jokes, and big movie special effects makes it fun for everyone. The strong box office results of Thamma show that audiences want more of this unique kind of horror-comedy.

The movie Thamma confirms the exciting, multi-year plan for the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, promising sequels, spin-offs, and a massive superhero-style crossover.