Mumbai, Sep 2: The acclaimed folk horror film Tumbbad, starring Sohum Shah, is set to make a return to theaters on September 13. First released in 2018, the film is known for its eerie atmosphere and has developed a cult following over the years.
Sohum Shah, alongside the film's team, took to Instagram to unveil a new poster for the re-release. The poster captures the film’s ominous vibe, featuring Shah as the protagonist Vinayak Rao, navigating a dark, foreboding night with a lantern, accompanied by his young son. Sohum captioned the post: “Doston. We are arriving!! It’s time for #Tumbbad Experience in cinemas again on 13th September 2024!”
Directed by Rahi Anil Barve, with Anand Gandhi as the creative director and Adesh Prasad as co-director, Tumbbad is set in the Indian village of Tumbbad, Maharashtra, and follows Vinayak Rao’s quest for a hidden 20th-century treasure. The film delves into themes of greed and obsession, as Rao encounters the malevolent entity Hastar while searching for the mythical treasure.
The film, which was written by Mitesh Shah, Prasad, Barve, and Gandhi, was produced by Sohum Shah, Aanand L. Rai, Mukesh Shah, and Amita Shah. It premiered at the 75th Venice International Film Festival in the Critics’ Week section, making it the first Indian film to do so. Tumbbad was also featured in several other prestigious festivals, including Fantastic Fest, Sitges Film Festival, Screamfest Horror Film Festival, El Gouna Film Festival, the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala, Morbido Film Fest, Brooklyn Horror Film Festival, and Nitte International Film Festival.
Sohum Shah made his screen debut in 2009 with the film Baabarr and gained further recognition with the National Award-winning Ship of Theseus in 2012. He has since appeared in films such as Talvar and Simran.
