'Thamma' introduces 'Shakti Shalini' as the next chapter in Maddock's expanding horror-comedy universe. Whether Ayushmann Khurrana – Rashmika Mandanna's film worked or not is a discussion for another day – or you can read our review if you are still curious. Because this is not about 'Thamma', it is about what comes next – 'Shakti Shalini'.

Now, for all its flaws and twists that the makers could have easily done without, 'Thamma' does manage to set the stage for 'Shakti Shalini'. The upcoming film features 'Saiyaara' star Aneet Padda in the lead. Not much has been revealed yet, apart from who's headlining it, but there's a strong theory that 'Thamma' silently planted the seeds for this new story – and you might just be convinced.

Before we dive in, a quick warning: what follows may c

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