Happy To Joins the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe Says Malaika Arora

Malaika Arora is back — and this time, she's not just burning the dance floor, she’s stepping into an entire cinematic universe. At the launch event of the fiery new track Poison Baby from the upcoming film Thamma, Malaika lit up the stage and the internet alike, delivering a performance that fans are already calling iconic. Speaking at the event in Mumbai, she shared her excitement about being part of the ever-expanding Maddock Horror Comedy Universe.

“I’m super excited to be part of Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe,” Malaika said, clearly buzzing with energy. “It’s been a great privilege to be part of it. I think after a long time, I’ve really enjoyed a song this much. I’m really looking forward to it… I don’t know what more to say — it’s Thamma time!” Honestly, with that kind of swagger, she could’ve dropped the mic right there.

The star-studded event saw the entire Thamma crew in attendance, including leads Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna, music duo Sachin-Jigar, and the full creative team. The vibe? Pure celebration. With Poison Baby already pulling in millions of views, Malaika’s electrifying performance has become the unofficial anthem of the spooky-season-meets-desi-dance movie.

Malaika's return to the dance spotlight feels like a homecoming for fans who’ve missed her signature style — the effortless mix of grace, power, and full-on glam. And while her role in Thamma appears to be a song-only cameo (for now), her presence adds star power and nostalgia to a film that’s otherwise charging into completely new genre territory — vampires, anyone?

Directed by Aditya Sarpotdar and produced by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik, Thamma is the fifth film in Maddock’s Horror Comedy Universe. With a killer cast that includes Ayushmann Khurrana, Rashmika Mandanna, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Paresh Rawal, Thamma is gearing up for a theatrical release on October 21, 2025, just in time to spice up your Diwali with dance, drama, and a delicious bite of horror.