Shraddha Kapoor’s exciting announcement during the trailer launch of the upcoming Maddock Horror Comedy Universe film, Thamma, has excited the fans. The event, which released the trailer for Thamma, which is releasing this Diwali on October 21, brought together its lead stars – Ayushmann Khurrana, Dinesh Vijan, the director Aditya Sarpotdar. However, the real buzz was generated by the universe’s original star, Shraddha Kapoor.
Shraddha Kapoor, who started the universe with the blockbuster Stree, was a special presence at the event. Addressing the crowd, she announced a brand-new project that will serve as a thrilling build-up before the much-awaited Stree 3.
This new project is titled Choti Stree, an animated film that will be released in theatres. The film is set to delve into the backstory of Shraddha Kapoor’s character, finally giving fans the answers they’ve been craving about the mysterious and powerful character. The film’s producer, Dinesh Vijan, explained the concept, stating that Choti Stree will end with a scene from Stree 3, bridging the two films and directly leading into the live-action sequel.
The producer mentioned that Choti Stree will release six months before Stree 3, meaning fans won’t have to wait too long to learn more about Stree’s past.
The Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, which began with Stree, has successfully grown with films like Munjya and Bhediya. The addition of Thamma marks a new chapter, introducing new faces and exploring different elements of Indian folklore. Dinesh Vijan highlighted the franchise’s mission to draw from India’s own “rich folklore.” He pointed out that Thamma, for instance, explores the concept of Betaal, figures deeply rooted in Indian culture, moving away from looking to the West for inspiration.
Dinesh Vijan also confirmed that Thamma will introduce two more characters, who will feature in films released after it, before eventually leading up to the sequel. He said that the universe acts as a “box where we cage a few monsters,” and that the growing success is thanks to the industry becoming “proud of who we are” and finding unique stories within India’s history.
The announcement of Choti Stree clearly shows the makers are focused on building a deep, interconnected world. This animated feature is a bold step, aiming to cater to a broader audience, including children and families, while adding depth to the original character of the universe.
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