As Tumbbad returns to theatres six years after its original release, the horror drama, produced by Sohum Shah Films, is set to continue as a franchise. The film’s leading man and producer, Sohum Shah, has heightened anticipation with his official announcement of a sequel—Tumbbad 2. Shah took to social media to share the exciting news along with a teaser video.
The re-release of Tumbbad has reignited the magic of this fantasy folklore classic, with audiences nationwide embracing it with great enthusiasm. The announcement of a sequel has only added to the growing excitement. On Saturday, September 14, Sohum Shah posted a video on Instagram, featuring a scene where a man warns of an impending disaster. The teaser begins with Vinayak and his son Pandurang, accompanied by Shah’s voiceover: “Samay ka pahiya gol hai, jo beet gaya woh fir laut ke aayega… darwaaza bhi ek baar phir khulega (Time never stops. History repeats itself… The door will open once again).” As the teaser closes, the words “Pralay, Pralay phir aayega (Disaster will strike… it will strike once again)” echo, hinting at the epic scale of the sequel.
Expressing his excitement about the sequel, Sohum Shah told IANS, “Tumbbad has been a special journey and a labour of love for us, and to see the love it continues to receive is overwhelming and only ratifies our belief and ethos of Sohum Shah Films, that content is king. With Tumbbad 2, we want to push the cinematic experience and boundaries even further. Tumbbad 2 will take audiences deeper into the world we’ve created, with bigger twists and a more intense exploration of what happens when greed knows no limits.”
Fans can look forward to Tumbbad 2 delving deeper into the fantasy folklore, with promises of an even more gripping narrative and darker twists in the mythical universe. Further details remain under wraps for now.
Meanwhile, as per a report by Pinkvilla, Tumbbad sold 21,000 tickets in the top three national theatre chains for its opening day during pre-sales. PVR Inox sold 15000 tickets, while Cinepolis sold 6000. Another 1000 tickets were sold under the MovieMax chain, indicating a strong start at the box office. Furthermore, the report mentions that early projections suggest that the film could gross Rs 1 crore on its opening day, depending on the sales on the first day.
Tumbbad, starring Sohum Shah, was a unique blend of both horror and fantasy genres. Sohum played the character of Vinayak. The narrative takes place in the 1900s when Vinayak comes to his ancestral village after several decades. His goal is to discover a treasure concealed in a haunted old fortress.
To generate excitement among fans, Sohum Shah released a new trailer for the re-release. The trailer gave a glimpse of haunting visuals fans can expect from the film, and he also shared the official re-release date. Sharing the post on Instagram, Sohum wrote, “Sacchai, acchai, burai aur lalach, har yug mein inhi ki kahaniyan dohrayee jaati hain, aisi hi ek kahani dohrane ka samay phir aa gaya hai. Tumbbad Re-release Trailer Out Now. Experience Tumbbad in cinemas again on 13th September, 2024.”
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