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<\/p>\nIn a move that\u2019s bound to excite cinephiles and box office enthusiasts alike, the highly anticipated trailer of Sriram Raghavan\u2019s war epic\u00a0Ikkis\u00a0will debut exclusively with\u00a0Thamma, Maddock Films\u2019 landmark horror-comedy, when it lands in cinemas this Diwali. The strategic pairing marks one of the year\u2019s most compelling double bills, blending two genres Bollywood is now confidently reinventing for a fresh generation of movie-goers.<\/p>\n
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Bollywood\u2019s Diwali blockbuster: Thamma to debut Ikkis trailer, uniting patriotism and horror on the big screen<\/p>\n
Ikkis\u00a0tells the extraordinary true story of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, the youngest recipient of India\u2019s Param Vir Chakra for valour in the 1971 Indo-Pak war. Starring the legendary Dharmendra and breakout star Agastya Nanda, with Jaideep Ahlawat in a key role, the Sriram Raghavan-directed film promises both the adrenaline of battle and the depth of character that defines Maddock\u2019s approach to storytelling. Originally aiming for a Gandhi Jayanti release, the filmmakers have officially shifted\u00a0Ikkis\u00a0to December 2025 to sidestep big-box-office clashes and optimize its reach to patriotic and family audiences across the country. New posters for\u00a0Ikkis\u00a0hint at searing action sequences, nuanced familial emotions, and a fresh heroic journey for Agastya Nanda as the next-generation Khetarpal.\u200b<\/p>\n
Meanwhile,\u00a0Thamma\u00a0is poised to make Diwali 2025 historic in its own right. It brings Ayushmann Khurrana\u2014a veritable hit-machine known for his blend of comedy, heart, and consistently strong box office returns\u2014into the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe for the first time, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna.\u00a0Thamma\u00a0is not only Maddock\u2019s priciest horror comedy origin story, with major investments in technology and spectacle, but also the studio\u2019s most ambitious world-building yet, introducing audiences to the betaal, Bollywood\u2019s new twist on the vampire myth. Industry chatter reveals that early pre-booking numbers and a rare two-day split Diwali holiday could ensure\u00a0Thamma\u00a0becomes the highest opener for both Ayushmann and the MHCU franchise.\u200b<\/p>\n
By attaching the\u00a0Ikkis\u00a0trailer to every\u00a0Thamma\u00a0screening, Maddock has created a seamless corridor for audiences to experience two very different\u2014but equally impactful\u2014stories. From the supernatural thrills of\u00a0Thamma\u00a0this festive season to the real-life heroics of\u00a0Ikkis\u00a0in December, Maddock Films is signalling its intent to set the standard for bold, original entertainment in 2025 and beyond.<\/p>\n
For movie buffs, this double-feature rollout also delivers on anticipation:\u00a0Thamma\u00a0lights up theatres from October 21, 2025, just in time for Diwali celebrations, while\u00a0Ikkis\u00a0will march into cinemas across India this December, with an exact date to be revealed soon. The convergence of horror-comedy and war drama, backed by powerhouse performances and Maddock\u2019s reputation for delivering both commercial and critical hits, is set to deliver an unparalleled cinematic season for Bollywood fans.<\/p>\n
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