Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is currently basking in the success of his latest release Thamma, shared his excitement as the film’s ending surprised fans with the announcement of Aneet Padda starring in Shakti Shalini. Early viewers of Thamma were treated to a first look at the film’s casting and release details. Ayushmann has now amped up the excitement by warmly welcoming Aneet Padda into Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe (MHCU) with Shakti Shalini.
Ayushmann Khurrana feels proud of Aneet Padda
Ayushmann took to his Instagram stories to congratulate and officially welcome Saiyaara star Aneet Padda into the MHCU with Shakti Shalini. The announcement was revealed as part of Thamma’s end credits. He posted the clip on his Instagram story and wrote: “Welcome to the MHCU, aneetpadda… Punjabi aa gaye oye!! From one dreamer to another… keep chasing what you want. Nothing is impossible. So proud to see someone from Punjab making us all proud. Can’t wait to see you shine in Shakti Shalini! Onwards and upwards, Aneet.”
About Thamma
Talking about Thamma, the film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Ayushmann Khurrana and is set in a fictional world. It also features a crossover with Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya. The film, based on vampires, follows a journalist played by Ayushmann, who gets caught in a power struggle between vampires Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.
With Thamma, Ayushmann recorded the biggest opening of his career. He said in a statement, “When my visionary producer Dinesh Vijan told me that Thamma was releasing on Diwali, I was thrilled because it was something I had always wished for. Thamma is the tentpole film of my career, and I’m fortunate to have got Diwali to release it. Every year, I used to go to theatres with my family to watch a superstar’s film. Today, I went to the theatres to watch my own film with my family. It feels incredible!”
About MHCU movies
After the massive success of Stree and Bhediya, Dinesh Vijan announced Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe. It was followed by Munjya and now Thamma. The latest release also teased Shakti Shalini. Other upcoming projects include Chamunda, Bhediya 2, Maha Munjya, Pehla Mahayudh, and Doosra Mahayudh.