From Vikram Aur Betaal inspiring a desi vampire to a cross-collaboration with Varun Dhawan’s Bhediya, director Aditya Sarpotdar talks about the genesis and future of Thamma. He also shares a major update on MHCU, hinting showdown between Betaal and the werewolf

Ayushmann Khurrana clarified that Thamma isn’t about vampires but rooted in Indian folklore around betaals. The film, co-starring Rashmika Mandanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui, is part of Maddock Films’ horror-comedy universe and releases on October 21