After enjoying the massive success of Stree 2, Amar Kaushik has confirmed to produce Dinesh Vijan’s Thamba, which is part of his horror comedy universe. While Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna are being touted to lead the show, reports now suggest that Nawazuddin Siddiqui will play a negative character in the upcoming film.
An industry insider told Mid-Day that Thamba is set in two periods. One part of it is located in today’s North Indian city, and the other part is located in the ancient Vijayanagara Empire. Ever since Nawazuddin Siddiqui was chosen to play the villain, he has been imagined as “an eccentric but violent character from centuries past”.
Sharing more details about her character, the source said that the Badlapur fame travels to the present to seek revenge and control the destiny of the two lead characters played by Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna. It was also reported that Siddiqui is keen to join the horror comedy world and “bring his own interpretation to the role”.
Back in June, Pinkvilla exclusively shared that Dinesh Vijan is all set to reunite with his Munjya director, Aditya Satpodar. Now, insiders tell the publication that the filmmakers are planning to do a look test with Nawazuddin after Diwali. It is being said that, the Animal actress’ look test was conducted last month while Khurrana’s was given recently. If all goes well, the film may go on floors in late November or early December, with the first two-week schedule being shot at night in Mumbai. After this there will be a Delhi schedule in January and the final schedule will be in South India.
For the unaware, the film in question was earlier titled Vampires of Vijay Nagar. Confirming the Dream Girl 2 actor’s presence in the film, Pinkvilla’s sources shared, “Ayushmann Khurrana and Dinesh Vijan have previously worked together on Bala and share a great creative bond. They have been discussing the film for some time now. This will mark the first collaboration of Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna.
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