Nawazuddin Siddiqui on playing Yakshasan in Thamma: 'I play a very strange character but...'

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all set to dazzle as Yakshasan in Thamma, a big-budget fantasy adventure from Maddock Films. Addressing his character, he said it is a fascinating and strange character. Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a silent from Thamma. After years of playing some of Indian cinema’s most grounded and complex characters, Nawazuddin Siddiqui ventures into a world of fantasy and imagination. Celebrated for his raw realism and emotional precision, the national award-winning actor is now all set to wow audiences with his latest role in ‘Thamma’ – a big-budget fantasy adventure from Maddock Films. Nawazuddin Siddiqui on playing Yakshasan in ‘Thamma’ Talking about his character, Nawazuddin cannot hide his excitement. “Trust me, I’ve been wanting to do something like this for a while,” he smiles. “My kids are going to be thrilled. I’m playing a very strange character – but that strangeness is fascinating. It’s nothing like I’ve done before, and I had an absolute blast on set.” Nawazuddin steps into the role of Yakshasan, a mysterious being whose motives remain shrouded in ambiguity – part trickster, part philosopher, completely unpredictable. For Nawazuddin, the film is not just another role; it is an experiment in tone and energy. “It’s like being a batsman,” he laughs. “You’re ready, but you still don’t expect that kind of delivery. Thank God I got it! I’m just glad filmmakers keep seeing me in such unexpected avatars.” What is Thamma about? The film was first announced in June 2024 under the working title ‘Vampires of Vijay Nagar’, following a short teaser that appeared in the post-credit sequence of ‘Stree 2’ (2024). By September 2024, the project was officially renamed ‘Thamma’. In a previous interview with Zoom, director Aditya Sarpotdar explained that ‘Thamma’ would mark a tonal shift within the Maddock Horror-Comedy Universe. Unlike the earlier installments, this is not a horror comedy, but rather a romantic comedy woven with supernatural and mythical undertones, expanding beyond traditional folklore. At its core, the film explores the theme of vampires, reimagined within a contemporary and emotionally compelling narrative. About Thamma Produced by Maddock Films, ‘Thamma’ also features Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal in pivotal roles. The film promises to be one of the most ambitious cinematic experiences of the festival season, blending state-of-the-art visual effects with emotional storytelling. Releasing worldwide on October 21, ‘Thamma’ is positioned as both a family entertainer and a visual spectacle.