Thamma Movie 2025: Maddock Confirms MHCU with Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree, Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya & Munjya

The buzz around Maddock Films just got louder! With the official trailer of Thamma out, Maddock has finally given fans what they’ve been waiting for an official name for the Streeverse. From Ayushmann Khurrana turning into a Betaal, to Shraddha Kapoor leading an animated prequel, to Varun Dhawan and Abhay Verma joining the story, Maddock has launched India’s first proper horror-comedy universe the MHCU (Maddock Horror Comedy Universe).

This article breaks down all the announcements, release dates, and crossovers, so if you’re searching for Thamma release date, Stree 3 updates, Bhediya cameo, or Munjya connections here’s everything you need to know.

Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU): The Official Name for the Streeverse

Fans called it the Streeverse for years, thanks to films like Stree (Shraddha Kapoor), Bhediya (Varun Dhawan), and Munjya (Abhay Verma). Now Maddock has branded it officially as the MHCU.

Like Marvel’s MCU, MHCU will bring together characters from different horror-comedy films into one massive storyline.

Thamma Movie Story and Release Date

• Release Date: Thamma hits theatres on *21st October 2024, Diwali weekend.

• Storyline: Ayushmann Khurrana plays a man cursed with the powers of a Betaal, from Indian folklore. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is the villain creating his own Betaal army, while Rashmika Mandanna plays the female lead. Paresh Rawal brings the comic relief as Ayushmann’s father.

• Tone: Like Stree and Munjya, the movie mixes scary folklore with laugh-out-loud comedy.

Shraddha Kapoor Returns with Chhoti Stree

Shraddha Kapoor, the original Stree, announced an animated prequel titled Chhoti Stree.

• It will tell Stree’s childhood origin story.

• Releases 6 months before Stree 3.

• Ends with a unique animation-to-live-action transition that directly sets up Stree 3.

This proves Shraddha is the central pillar of the MHCU, much like Iron Man was for the MCU.

Bhediya & Munjya Crossover in Thamma

The Thamma trailer confirms big cameos:

• Varun Dhawan as Bhediya returns in full werewolf form, looking more powerful than before.

• Munjya connection: Sathyaraj (mentor figure from Munjya) appears, hinting at Abhay Verma’s Munjya being tied to Thamma’s story.

This makes it clear Maddock is working towards a supernatural team-up movie uniting all their iconic characters.

Why Thamma is a Gamechanger

• First official use of the name MHCU (Maddock Horror Comedy Universe).

• Expands Streeverse into animation + live-action.

• Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree, Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya, Abhay Verma’s Munjya, and Ayushmann Khurrana’s Thamma now share one timeline.

• Sets up Stree 3, which is already one of the most anticipated films in India.

Aapke Sawal, Hamare Jawab! (FAQs)

Q1. What is the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU)? The MHCU is the official name for Maddock’s horror-comedy franchise that includes Stree, Roohi, Bhediya, Munjya, and now Thamma.

Q2. When is Thamma releasing? Thamma releases in cinemas on 21st October 2024 (Diwali release date).

Q3. Is Shraddha Kapoor coming back as Stree? Yes, Shraddha Kapoor will headline Chhoti Stree (animated prequel) and return in Stree 3.

Q4. Will Bhediya (Varun Dhawan) and Munjya (Abhay Verma) appear in Thamma? Yes! Both characters are officially part of Thamma, proving crossovers are here to stay.

Q5. How is Thamma connected to Stree 3?Thamma builds the foundation for Chhoti Stree and Stree 3, with crossover hints linking all stories.