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SCOOP: Ayushmann Khurrana-Rashmika Mandanna starrer Thama likely to be released by Jio Studios and not Pen Marudhar

Almost a month is left for the release of Thama and the excitement is significant as its a part of the much-loved Maddock Horror Comedy Cinematic Universe. In recent times, most of Maddock’s movies have been released by Pen Marudhar. But it seems like Thama will be an exception. Trade sources reveal that Jio Studios might come on board to release the grand Diwali release, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rashmika Mandanna and Paresh Rawal. A source told Bollywood Hungama, Dinesh Vijan of Maddock Films is in talks with Jio to distribute Thama. The discussion has reached advanced stages. Deepak Sharma, who has been working for a very long time in PVR Pictures, is expected to join Jio next month and facilitate the release of Thama. The source continued, If this happens, then Pen Marudhar would not be releasing the film. It now remains to be seen what happens in the future for the release of upcoming films of Maddock slate. The association of Maddock Films and Pen Marudhar began with Bhediya (2022) and it was followed by Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023), Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video (2023), Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024), Munjya (2024), Stree 2 (2025; also distributed by PVR Inox Pictures), Chhaava (2025), Bhool Chuk Maaf (2025) and the recently released romcom, Param Sundari (2025). Speaking of Maddock Horror Comedy Cinematic Universe, it began with a bang with Stree (2018), starring Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana. Bhediya (2022), starring Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon, came next, followed by the sleeper hit Munjya (2024), featuring Sharvari and Abhay Verma. Stree 2 got the original cast and was a Rs. 600 crores blockbuster. Thama, directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, is the next film in this popular universe. With the release just weeks away, all eyes are now on whether Jio Studios seals the deal and takes charge of Thamas release. This decision could also set the tone for how future Maddock films are distributed. Also Read: Thama Teaser: Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna tease audience with their bloody love story.