Maddock Films, the production company behind the recent blockbusters Stree 2, Munjya, and Bhediya, has announced their upcoming slate that features sequels to existing properties and fresh entries in the horror-comedy universe. Expect to see more exciting, colourful and chilling stories, characters, and crossovers!
Spearheaded by filmmaker Dinesh Vijan, the studio seems to be going the MCU way, with two Avengers-style projects at the end of the list that are likely to feature characters from previous films in their ever-growing franchise whose films minted huge numbers at the Indian and worldwide box-office.
The 'Maddock Horror Comedy Universe' promises "8 theatrical films that will take you on a wild ride of laughter, spooks, thrills, and screams!"
Among the new titles are Thama and Shakti Shalini, slated for release in 2025; Bhediya 2 and Chamunda in 2026; Stree 3 and Mahamunjya (Munjya 2) in 2027; Pehla Mahayudh and Doosara Mahayudh in 2028.
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Recently, filming began on Thama, starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Paresh Rawal and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Ayushmann plays a vampire, possibly the character teased in the universe's earlier films.
Aditya Sarpotdar, who made Munjya and Zombivli, is helming Thama, expected to be the next release from the universe, with a Diwali 2025 release window. Shakti Shalini will follow it on December 31. No other details of the latter are out yet.
In a statement, Vijan said making "grand cinematic stories rooted in Indian culture" is their goal. "Our mission at Maddock has always been to innovate and entertain. We've crafted compelling characters that resonate with audiences, grounded in India's rich culture and heritage. This deep connection has made our stories not just relatable but also meaningful. Also, with a passionate and devoted fanbase, we're now setting the stage for something even bigger: a cinematic universe that brings unforgettable characters and their stories to life like never before. We can't wait to take audiences on this journey through 2028 and beyond, and we are just getting started."
