Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Director Defends Three Item Songs in 'Thamma'
The movie 'Thamma', starring actors like Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana, has three special dance songs.
Some people online didn't like this, saying there were too many.
But the movie's director, Aditya Sarpotdar, explained that these songs help tell the story and are also good for advertising the movie.
He said that in his past movies, audiences liked similar songs, and he doesn't think the film is just about the songs.
The movie has also done well, making over 125 crore rupees in India after 15 days.
It's part of a series of funny horror movies.
The lead actors did a good job playing characters who have to wear fake vampire teeth.
Director Aditya Sarpotdar defended the inclusion of three item songs in the film 'Thamma'.
He stated the songs serve as marketing assets and are integral to unfolding the story.
Sarpotdar noted that audiences previously accepted similar songs in his earlier films without issue.
The film, starring Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana, has grossed Rs 125 crore in India after 15 days.
'Thamma' is part of Maddock Films' horror-comedy universe and features performances by Malaika Arora and Nora Fatehi in the item numbers.
- Who
- Director Aditya Sarpotdar, Rashmika Mandanna, Ayushmann Khurrana, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal
- What
- Director Aditya Sarpotdar defended the inclusion of three item songs in the film 'Thamma', stating they are narrative devices and marketing assets, while acknowledging a shift in audience perception.
- When
- Following the film's release and its 15-day box office collection of Rs 125 crore.
- Where
- India (domestic box office)
- Why
- To explain the creative and commercial rationale behind the film's item songs and address criticism from a section of the audience.
Director's Justification
Audience/Internet Reaction
Purpose of Item Songs
Director's Justification
Director Aditya Sarpotdar states that the songs are marketing assets that help unfold the story and are not intended to make the film solely about item numbers.
Audience/Internet Reaction
A section of the internet criticized the film for featuring three item numbers.
Audience Perception
Director's Justification
Sarpotdar believes the audience previously accepted similar songs in his earlier films without issue, suggesting a recent shift in their reaction.
Audience/Internet Reaction
The current audience reaction indicates a heightened sensitivity or changed perception towards the inclusion of multiple item songs.
- Film Title
- Thamma
- Director
- Aditya Sarpotdar
- Lead Stars
- Rashmika Mandanna, Ayushmann Khurrana
- Supporting Cast
- Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Paresh Rawal
- Producer
- Dinesh Vijan
- Genre
- Horror-comedy
- Domestic Box Office (15 days)
- Rs 125 crore
- Item Song Performers
- Rashmika Mandanna, Malaika Arora, Nora Fatehi
Sources
Thamma Box Office Collection Day 15: No Growth For Rashmika Mandanna And Ayushmann Khurrana's Film
Rashmika Mandanna Says Fans Will Remember The Girlfriend 'For Years' As Film Is 'Thought Provoking'
Thamma Box Office Collection Day 15: Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna Film Crosses ₹124 Crore in India
Thamma Box Office Collection Day 16: Rashmika Mandanna Film Crosses ₹125 Crore in India
