"Did you see that coming?" That’s the question ringing through the halls of Bollywood as Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna’s horror-comedy, Thamma, delivers a box office performance that has exceeded early expectations. Released as a Diwali treat, the film has blitzed past the ₹50 crore mark in worldwide gross collections in just two days, signaling a roaring success for the newest entrant into the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU).

A Power-Packed Opening and Strong Follow-Through

The film’s opening was nothing short of spectacular, hauling in an impressive ₹24 crore (net collection in India) on Day 1, which was a national holiday. This figure reportedly marks Ayushmann Khurrana’s career-best opening day, underscoring the audience's excitement for this unique blend of scares and laughs.

While Day 2—a regular working day immediately following the festive rush—saw an expected dip, the numbers remained remarkably strong. Thamma collected an estimated ₹18 crore (net in India) on its second day. This crucial hold, attributed to a surge in evening and night show occupancies, limited the drop to around 25% and pushed the domestic net total to a solid ₹42 crore. Including the overseas contribution, the film has easily crossed the ₹50 crore worldwide gross milestone, with some reports even placing it closer to the ₹55 crore mark.

Beating the Competition and Setting New Benchmarks

The swift financial victory of Thamma is particularly notable as it has already surpassed the lifetime box office collections of two significant recent releases. In a stunning display of commercial muscle, the Ayushmann-Rashmika starrer has comfortably beaten the lifetime earnings of the previous MHCU installment, Roohi (which had a lifetime collection of approximately ₹31 crore), and the Dharma Production romantic drama, Dhadak 2 (with a lifetime total of roughly ₹40 crore).

This triumph, achieved in just 48 hours, not only validates the audience's appetite for fresh, engaging content during a festival window often reserved for sequels and larger-than-life cinema but also solidifies the MHCU’s brand identity.

The ₹100 Crore Question: Will the Weekend Deliver?

With the film showing such phenomenal early momentum, industry trade analysts are now focused on the extended weekend. The next few days, leading up to the main Saturday and Sunday rush, will be critical in determining the film's final destiny.

The buzz on social media and the generally positive word-of-mouth suggest that the film is well-positioned to maintain its steady performance. The big question now is: Can Thamma sustain its run and hit the coveted ₹100 crore worldwide gross figure before the end of its first extended weekend? Given its current trajectory, and with families and young audiences flocking to the theatres for this new horror-comedy experience, an even larger milestone is certainly within its grasp. Get ready for more box office updates—it looks like this Diwali hit is here to stay.
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