Finally, on September 13, 2024, the highly anticipated re-release of the critically acclaimed horror-fantasy film Tumbbad starring Sohum Shah finally hit theaters. The movie has opened with heavy buzz, with robust bookings and very affectionate responses from both fans and celebrities.
Tumbbad Returns to Cinemas
As the film has been getting great response, lead actor Sohum Shah attended the screenings of Tumbbad lately in Mumbai and Delhi. The re-release of Tumbbad is not just a second opportunity to view the film but an invitation to rediscover the haunting world of greed, mythology, and horror that bewitched audiences six years ago.
Kriti Sanon Hails the 'Best Horror Film Ever'
Many of the Bollywood film personalities have witnessed the re-release and have come up with critical acclaim. Kriti Sanon was featured on Instagram, applauding the movie while stating it to be “Best Horror film ever” she has watched, Soham Shah’s performance just simply effortless. Veteran actor Gajraj Rao is excited to see the movie returning to theatres as he can be seen celebrating through his Instagram post.
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Award-Winning Formula: Success at Filmfare and Venice
The film, in its first release, was critically acclaimed and received eight nominations in the 64th Filmfare Awards with three wins for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Sound Design. Tumbbad also marks the first Indian film to be screened in the Critics’ Week section of the 75th Venice International Film Festival, which speaks of the international charm and artistic value of the film.
Box Office Success:
Tumbbad’s re-release has seen the film breaking all box office records, even of a few other old classics like ‘Sholay’ and ‘Mughal-e-Azam’. In the opening day itself, the film generated between INR 1.50 to 1.75 crores, more than its original release and much more than new releases such as Kareena Kapoor Khan’s ‘The Buckingham Murders’. This sees bigger footfalls over the weekend with audiences keen to witness the dark and engaging storyline once again.
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The Sequel Announcement
Tumbbad re-release had exciting news for fans; Tumbbad 2 is confirmed in the making. At the final scene, the film surprised the viewers with the message that was put on the screen “Tumbbad 2 coming soon.” The news did a lot to fan’s excitement, who waited to know what hold the sequel holds.
Expectation from Tumbbad 2
Though much remains to be known, the sequel will dig deeper into dark lore and mythology launched in the first film. The first movie was so special for what it blended between mythology, horror, and fantastic visuals. The new movie is by director Rahi Anil Barve. Fans should be looking forward to much more of all the themes lined in Tumbbad 2 with some characters returning probably, like Vinayak Rao, played by Sohum Shah, and his son Pandurang played by Mohammad Samad )END
As seen above, re-releases of Tumbbad are once more a delight for new audiences and those who could not watch the movie during the initial run in 2018. This movie also stars Jyoti Malshe and Anita Date-Kelkar; it offers hauntingly unforgettable narratives that include curses, greed, and ancient gods. With the re-release, Tumbbad had once again proven to enthrall people’s senses and capture their imagination.
Don’t Miss the Cinematic Experience
For those who want to experience Tumbbad in the cinema, this re-release is the ideal opening because the film will not hit the OTT platforms next year. This statement underlines the importance of watching the grandeur in theatres as people have the time to dive into the atmospheric and aesthetic world that the film builds up.
The re-release of Tumbbad has reignited interest in the original film but also opens up the pages for an exciting sequel. Riding on strong box office performances, critical acclaim, and overwhelming fan fervor, Tumbbad continues to be a landmark moment in Indian cinema. With Tumbbad 2, the haunting world of greed, mythology, and horror promises to open its pages even wider as audiences eagerly await it.
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