Thama Teaser: 5 Iconic Roles Played By Ayushmann Khurrana Before His Horror Comedy

Thama is an upcoming Hindi horror-comedy film starring Ayushmann Khurrana in the lead role. The story revolves around a small-town man who encounters bizarre supernatural events, blending quirky humor with spine-chilling moments. The film promises a unique mix of laughter and fear, marking Ayushmann’s entry into the horror-comedy genre. Directed by Amar Kaushik and produced by Dinesh Vijan under Maddock Films, Thama is slated for release this Diwali. 

In Dream Girl 2 (2023), Ayushmann Khurrana reprises his quirky role as Karamveer “Karam” Singh, who disguises himself as Pooja to earn money and solve his financial troubles. The film takes the comedy and chaos to the next level as Karam gets entangled in hilarious situations while maintaining his dual identity. Featuring Ananya Panday as the female lead, the movie delivers laughter, confusion, and Ayushmann’s trademark charm.

Dream Girl (2019) is a comedy-drama featuring Ayushmann Khurrana as Karamveer Singh, who takes up an unusual job of mimicking a woman’s voice as Pooja at a call center. His convincing voice leads to hilarious situations when several men, including his own acquaintances, fall in love with Pooja. The film stars Nushrratt Bharuccha as his love interest, along with Annu Kapoor, Vijay Raaz, and Abhishek Banerjee, adding humor and chaos to the story about identity, love, and relationships.

Badhaai Ho (2018) is a quirky family drama about Nakul Kaushik (played by Ayushmann Khurrana), whose life turns upside down when he discovers that his middle-aged parents are expecting a baby. The news leads to societal gossip and personal embarrassment, but eventually brings the family closer. The film beautifully mixes humor with emotions, exploring themes of love, acceptance, and family bonding.

Andhadhun (2018) is a black comedy thriller revolving around Akash, a blind pianist, played by Ayushmann Khurrana, whose life turns upside down after he witnesses a murder. As he gets entangled in a web of lies and deceit, shocking secrets unravel, questioning what’s real and what’s an illusion. The film features Tabu in a pivotal role as the femme fatale and Radhika Apte as Akash’s girlfriend, along with Anil Dhawan, Zakir Hussain, and Manav Vij in supporting roles.

Vicky Donor (2012) is a romantic comedy that follows Vicky Arora, a carefree Punjabi guy played by Ayushmann Khurrana, who unknowingly becomes a successful sperm donor under the guidance of Dr. Baldev Chaddha, played by Annu Kapoor. Things take a dramatic turn when he falls in love with Ashima Roy, portrayed by Yami Gautam, and his secret threatens their relationship. The film also features Dolly Ahluwalia and Kamlesh Gill in memorable supporting roles.