Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana posted a heartfelt note on the success of his latest release Thamma that continues its winning streak at the box office. With his latest release, Ayushmann has delivered the highest opening for an origin story within the MHCU, comprising Stree, Bhediya, Munjya (Stree 2 was a franchise film). His big Diwali release has lived up to the expectations in all departments. Thamma is Ayushmann’s big Diwali release that has resonated with the family audience, and on the occasion, the actor shared an emotional post on Instagram sharing his journey this year, and the personal challenges he overcame along with his family.
Ayushmann reflects on tough times in family
Ayushmann posted a series of pictures and videos on Instagram with his family and wrote, “This family has seen a lot in the last few years. The success of Thamma is like a beautiful divine light. It is a result of the collective prayers of the young and old present here.”
He also shared a still from the movie featuring him and Paresh Rawal. “Ayushmann bhava .. that’s what my father used to say whenever I touched his feet. When Paresh ji said Ayushmann bhava in the film, it felt like my father, my guardian angel had blessed me,” he wrote.
He added, “My family, my late father and the audience has blessed Thamma with love. Don’t be surprised if you come across an overwhelmed me in one of the theatres in the suburbs. I may drop in to say Hi and Thank you”.
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Ayushmann on his career`s biggest opening
Thamma directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, earned Rs 25.11 crore on its opening day. This marked Ayushmann`s career`s best opening. Ayushmann says, “I’m an entertainer, so it brings me so much joy to see people loving and enjoying Thamma and my performance during these big Diwali holidays. When my visionary producer Dinesh Vijan had told me that Thamma was releasing in Diwali, I was thrilled because it was something that I had always wished to happen in my career.”
He adds, “Having carved a niche with my unique, quirky films, I was eagerly waiting for that one opportunity to bring my brand of cinema on Diwali—a festival that has seen the biggest of the biggest superstars release their tentpole films in. Thamma is the tentpole film of my career, and I’m fortunate to have had Diwali to release it. Every year, I used to go to theatres with my family to watch a superstar’s film release. Today, I have gone to the theatres to watch my film with my family. It feels incredible!”