Nawazuddin Siddiqui plays Yakshasan, the leader of an ancient, bloodthirsty sect.

If you’ve been keeping up with the Stree and Bhediya franchise, then the buzz around is likely already on your radar. Released on October 21, 2025, this film marks the fifth instalment in Dinesh Vijan’s expanding cinematic universe.

Originally announced as Vampires of Vijaynagar , the film was eventually titled (which translates to "Leader") to lean into its deeper Indian mythological roots. Unlike the ghost-driven Stree or the werewolf-centered Bhediya , Thamma introduces —vampiric creatures from Indian folklore.