Tumbbad Movie (2018)
Plot Summary
Set in the 1920s in the village of Tumbbad, Maharashtra, the story follows Vinayak Rao’s quest for a hidden treasure guarded by a cursed entity named Hastar. The narrative explores themes of greed and the consequences of human actions.
Overview
- Genre: Folk Horror, Fantasy, Drama
- Director: Rahi Anil Barve
- Creative Director: Anand Gandhi
- Co-Director: Adesh Prasad
- Screenplay: Rahi Anil Barve, Mitesh Shah, Adesh Prasad, Anand Gandhi
- Producers: Sohum Shah, Aanand L. Rai, Mukesh Shah, Amita Shah
- Lead Actor: Sohum Shah as Vinayak Rao
- Music: Jesper Kyd (Score), Ajay–Atul (Song)
- Cinematography: Pankaj Kumar
- Editing: Sanyukta Kaza
- Production Companies: Eros International, Sohum Shah Films, Colour Yellow Productions, Film i Väst, Filmgate Films
- Release Date: October 12, 2018
- Running Time: 113 minutes
- Budget: ₹5 crore
- Box Office: ₹15.46 crore (initial run), ₹16.48 crore (re-release)
Accolades
- Premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival
- Screened at various international film festivals including Fantastic Fest, Sitges Film Festival, and Screamfest Horror Film Festival
- Won three Filmfare Awards for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Sound Design
Cultural Impact
“Tumbbad” has gained a cult following and is considered one of the greatest films in Indian cinema for its unique storytelling, production design, and cinematography