Thama star Ayushmann Khurrana’s comedy Gems: From Vicky Donor to Dream Girl 2, his bold & hilarious hits

Ayushmann Khurrana returns to the big screen with his big Diwali release, Thama. This year’s highly anticipated film is spearheaded by the master of uniqueness, who has won over both the masses and critics with his sheer acting prowess and bold choice of films. His brand of comedy has proven highly profitable for producers, with his quirky comedies raking in over a whopping ₹1300 crores gross worldwide.

Starting with his blockbuster debut Vicky Donor in 2012 to his 2023 hit Dream Girl 2, here’s a lowdown of his comedy films that have scored big at the box office:

Vicky Donor (2012)

Ayushmann Khurrana made a big splash with his debut film Vicky Donor, which clocked ₹55.97 crores gross worldwide. Playing a young man who becomes a sperm donor while navigating love and societal taboos around infertility, Ayushmann instantly won hearts — giving Bollywood a refreshing new star.

Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)

Ayushmann’s critically acclaimed Dum Laga Ke Haisha minted ₹43.5 crores gross at the worldwide box office as it deeply resonated with audiences. This heartfelt journey of acceptance and love saw Khurrana play a man married against his wishes — all told with a light-hearted tone and doses of relatable comedy.

Bareilly Ki Barfi (2017)

In this small-town romantic comedy, Ayushmann portrayed a scheming yet lovable printing press owner who poses as a woman’s ideal man to win her heart. The film proved to be a money-spinner, collecting ₹58.55 crores gross worldwide.

Shubh Mangal Saavdhan (2017)

Drawing laughs while addressing the issue of erectile dysfunction is no small feat, but Ayushmann delivered the role with awkward charm and sincerity. The film went on to earn ₹65.65 crores gross globally.

AndhaDhun (2018)

Ayushmann played a blind pianist caught in a thrilling murder mystery in this dark comedy directed by Sriram Raghavan. His performance earned him a National Award, and the film was a massive box office hit, collecting a whopping ₹456.89 crores gross worldwide.

Badhaai Ho (2018)

This situational comedy explores the chaos that ensues when a young man discovers his middle-aged parents are expecting a baby. Badhaai Ho struck a chord with audiences, earning ₹221.44 crores gross at the global box office.

Bala (2019)

Ayushmann played a man struggling with premature balding in this satirical comedy that promotes self-acceptance. Bala grossed an impressive ₹171.49 crores worldwide.

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan (2020)

Touted as India’s first mainstream gay rom-com, the film features Ayushmann as Kartik, a gay man fighting for acceptance in a conservative society. Also starring Jitendra Kumar, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan earned ₹86.39 crores gross worldwide on its release.

Dream Girl 2 (2023)

A sequel to the original hit, Dream Girl 2 is a hilarious romantic and social misadventure set in a small Indian town. The film, which collected ₹140.56 crores gross worldwide, sees Ayushmann portraying a man who is a master of female impersonation, using his unique talent to earn quick money.

Undoubtedly, Ayushmann is one of the most disruptive and versatile actors of our generation. Now, as he enters Maddock Films’ horror-comedy universe, his upcoming release Thama promises to be the perfect Diwali gift for audiences across the country!