DNA India called Thamma a dhamakedaar Diwali gift from Maddock’s expanding horrorverse, praising its rooted fantasy, creative energy and entertaining world building.

Hindustan Times said Thamma sinks its teeth into the horror comedy universe and wins, praising the performances, smart writing and organic franchise links.

Koimoi called it a masaledaar Diwali entertainer, praising Ayushmann and Rashmika’s performances, witty writing, romance and VFX, while noting some stretching in the second half.

BollywoodLife called it the ultimate Diwali entertainer from the Maddock verse, praising its mix of emotion, humour, supernatural elements and family-friendly appeal.

Bollywood Hungama called Thamma a well packaged entertainer and said its genre appeal, franchise value and Diwali timing should help it at the box office.

News18 felt Thamma had far more potential, saying the film has masala but ends up restrained and too dependent on familiar horror-comedy tropes.

Filmibeat called it a festive treat that expands the Maddock horror-verse, praising Ayushmann’s shift from charming reporter to intense supernatural figure.

Times of India called it entertaining, visually sharp and backed by strong performances, praising the humour, VFX, music and expansion of the horror-comedy universe.

India TV News called Thamma a heartfelt Diwali winner, praising Ayushmann, Rashmika, Nawazuddin and Paresh Rawal while noting it remains an average entertainer for the horror-verse.

India Today said the horror-romance promises bite but lacks soul, calling it lifeless, uneven and drained of charm despite its Maddock universe ambitions.