The acclaimed horror drama Tumbbad is making a comeback in theaters six years after its original release, with plans to expand into a franchise. Sohum Shah, who stars in and produces the film, has ramped up excitement by revealing a sequel titled Tumbbad 2. Shah announced the news on social media, sharing a teaser video that has thrilled fans.
The re-release of Tumbbad has rekindled interest in this fantasy folklore masterpiece, with audiences nationwide showing renewed enthusiasm. The sequel announcement has only intensified the buzz. On September 14, Sohum Shah posted a teaser on Instagram featuring a scene where a character warns of an impending catastrophe.
Sohum Shah Announces ‘Tumbbad 2’
Sohum Shah has officially announced Tumbbad 2 following the successful re-release of the original Tumbbad after six years. On Saturday, Sohum revealed the news on Instagram with a video teaser featuring Vinayak and his son Pandurang.
he teaser includes a voiceover by Sohum Shah that says, “Samay ka pahiya gol hai, jo beet gaya woh fir laut ke aayega…darwaaza bhi ek baar phir khulega” (Time moves in cycles. What has passed will return… The door will open again).
The teaser concludes with the chilling message, “Pralay, Pralay phir aayega,” suggesting a darker and more epic sequel.
The re-release of Tumbbad broke its original box office records, outperforming legendary films like Sholay, Mughal-e-Azam, and Rockstar in terms of opening day collections.
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Tumbbad Success
According to a Pinkvilla report, the film Tumbbad had an impressive start at the box office, selling 21,000 tickets in advance at the top three national theater chains. PVR Inox led with 15,000 tickets sold, Cinepolis followed with 6,000, and MovieMax sold an additional 1,000 tickets. Early estimates indicate that the film could potentially earn Rs 1 crore on its opening day, based on these initial sales figures.
Excitement Builds for Tumbbad 2
In a recent statement, Sohum Shah, who starred in and produced Tumbbad, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming sequel. He said, “Working on Tumbbad has been a meaningful and passionate journey for us. The continued love for the film reaffirms our belief at Sohum Shah Films that great content is crucial.”
He continued, “With Tumbbad 2, we aim to enhance the cinematic experience even more. The sequel will delve deeper into our unique world, offering bigger twists and a more intense look at the consequences of unchecked greed.”
About Tumbbad
“Tumbbad,” a film first released in 2018, returned to theaters on September 13.
The movie stars Sohum Shah as Vinayak Rao, who, along with his young son, embarks on a dangerous journey through a dark and foreboding night. Their quest, driven by a desire to uncover a mythical treasure, sets the stage for a suspenseful narrative.
Directed by Rahi Anil Barve and featuring creative direction by Anand Gandhi, with Adesh Prasad as co-director, “Tumbbad” was crafted by writers Mitesh Shah, Prasad, Barve, and Gandhi. The film was produced by Sohum Shah, Aanand L Rai, Mukesh Shah, and Amita Shah.
The plot centers around Vinayak Rao’s growing greed and obsession as he searches for a legendary treasure guarded by the sinister being Hastar.
“Tumbbad” received critical acclaim, securing eight nominations at the 64th Filmfare Awards and winning three awards for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Sound Design.
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Sohum Shah Announces ‘Tumbbad 2’ FAQs
Q.1. What is Tumbbad 2 about?
Ans. Tumbbad 2 continues the story of the acclaimed horror drama, delving deeper into the mythical world introduced in the original film, with new twists and intensified themes of greed and consequence.
Q.2. When was Tumbbad re-released?
Ans. Tumbbad was re-released in theaters on September 13, six years after its original debut.
Q.3. How did Tumbbad perform at the box office during its re-release?
Ans. The re-release of Tumbbad sold 21,000 tickets in advance across major theater chains and is projected to earn Rs 1 crore on its opening day.
Q.4. Who announced Tumbbad 2?
Ans. Sohum Shah, the star and producer of the original Tumbbad, announced the sequel on Instagram with a teaser video.
Q.5. What does the teaser for Tumbbad 2 reveal?
Ans. The teaser hints at a darker, more epic sequel with a message suggesting that time moves in cycles and a catastrophe is imminent.
