Shah Rukh Khan praises Soham Shah's horror thriller Tumbbad: 'Extremely well-crafted film'
6 years, 3 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan praises Soham Shah's horror thriller Tumbbad: 'Extremely well-crafted film'

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Tumbbad premiered in the Critics’ Week section of the 75th Venice International Film Festival, becoming the first Indian film to be screened there Superstar Shah Rukh Khan has praised producer Sohum Shah’s dark fantasy Tumbbad and called it an “extremely well-crafted film”. #Tumbbad the Trailer.https://t.co/UK3JeiMF4J — Shah Rukh Khan September 25, 2018 Directed by Rahi Anil Barve and Adesh Prasad, Tumbbad tells the tale of 19th-century colonial India, where a scheming man named Vinayak becomes obsessed with finding the mythical treasure of his ancestors. Tumbbad premiered in the Critics’ Week section of the 75th Venice International Film Festival, becoming the first Indian film to be screened there. The film is an Eros International and Aanand L Rai’s presentation and a Little Town Films production in association with Colour Yellow Productions.

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HT Rewind 2024: Sohum Shah felt Tumbbad didn't get 'justice' in original run, re-release gave him 'closure' | Exclusive
3 weeks ago

HT Rewind 2024: Sohum Shah felt Tumbbad didn't get 'justice' in original run, re-release gave him 'closure' | Exclusive

Hindustan Times  

2024 can rightly be called the year of re-releases. Over two dozen Hindi films re-released in theatres this year, ranging from old Raj Kapoor classics like Awara and Barsaat to Shah Rukh Khan's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Sohum Shah's Tumbbad earned ₹ 38 crore upon re-release this year. 'Tumbbad re-release taught me the power of marketing' Tumbbad's re-release enabled the …

'Tumbbad' director Rahi Anil Barve won't return for film's sequel
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Tumbbad' director Rahi Anil Barve won't return for film's sequel

The Hindu  

Tumbbad director Rahi Anil Barve says he will not be part of the critically acclaimed film's upcoming sequel, days after lead star and producer Sohum Shah announced the continuation of the franchise. The director wished luck to Shah and co-director Adesh Prasad for the follow-up of Tumbbad, which was announced a day after the movie was re-released in theatres. Tumbbad …

Actor-producer Sohum Shah announces ‘Tumbbad 2’
4 months ago

Actor-producer Sohum Shah announces ‘Tumbbad 2’

The Hindu  

Actor Sohum Shah on Saturday announced a sequel to his 2018 critically acclaimed film, Tumbbad, a day after the movie was re-released in theatres. 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 …

Here's why Sohum Shah’s 'Tumbbad' is a unique masterpiece that gave Bollywood horror its dignity
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Here's why Sohum Shah’s 'Tumbbad' is a unique masterpiece that gave Bollywood horror its dignity

India TV News  

In a cinematic landscape often saturated with formulaic storytelling and predictable tropes, Tumbbad emerges as a breath of fresh, albeit ominous, air. Directed by Rahi Anil Barve and produced by Sohum Shah, this film isn’t just another entry into the horror genre; it’s a groundbreaking piece of art that redefines what Indian cinema is capable of. Tumbbad is more than …

Sanjay Gupta on the success of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' and Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2': 'Theatres will be empty again'
1 year, 4 months ago

Sanjay Gupta on the success of Shah Rukh Khan's 'Jawan' and Sunny Deol's 'Gadar 2': 'Theatres will be empty again'

Firstpost  

The filmmaker is gearing up for his latest film, Visfot. The action thriller stars Riteish Deshmukh and it will also mark Fardeen Khan’s comeback after 13 years. With theatres in India recently basking in festive fervour generated by mega-blockbuster films like Jawan and Gadar 2, this has left behind the dry spell instigated by the pandemic years in cinemas. He …

Thousands flock to Bangladesh cinemas to see first Bollywood film to get full release in 50 years
1 year, 8 months ago

Thousands flock to Bangladesh cinemas to see first Bollywood film to get full release in 50 years

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of people flocked to …

Is Atul Kulkarni’s recent tweet a cryptic post on Laal Singh Chaddha’s failure?
2 years, 4 months ago

Is Atul Kulkarni’s recent tweet a cryptic post on Laal Singh Chaddha’s failure?

Firstpost  

Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha, which was in the making for over three years, released in cinemas on 11th of August, clashing with Akshay Kumar’s Raksha Bandhan at the box-office. Laal Singh Chaddha was Khan’s first outing in four years and for it to nearly sink sans a trace is worrisome. The writer of the film, Atul Kulkarni, has now …

Tumbbad Wasn't Just About Greed But Also Caste, Twitter User Explains How
2 years, 4 months ago

Tumbbad Wasn't Just About Greed But Also Caste, Twitter User Explains How

News 18  

Director Rahi Anil Barve’s Tumbbad, released in 2018, was touted as a horror drama that had more layers than meet the eye. At the start, we are told thru the Gandhi quote on greed that the film is about greed, entitlement, & power – and within 5 minutes we r shown, thru the powerful lingering of the camera on Sarkaar's …

Sohum Shah to produce horror anthology of 10 films, reveals streaming platform hasn't been finalised
3 years, 7 months ago

Sohum Shah to produce horror anthology of 10 films, reveals streaming platform hasn't been finalised

Firstpost  

“We have shot three of them,” Sohum Shah said about the development of his horror anthology Actor-producer Sohum Shah, known for films like Tumbbad and Ship of Theseus, said his next project is a horror anthology of ten movies. The actor, who was recently seen in Abhishek Bachchan-starrer The Big Bull, will also feature in the untitled anthology, which has …

Work on 'Tumbbad 2' On, Says Sohum Shah
3 years, 8 months ago

Work on 'Tumbbad 2' On, Says Sohum Shah

News 18  

Actor-producer Sohum Shah says the team has begun work on the sequel to their acclaimed mythological horror film “Tumbbad" but the writing will take time as they are yet to lock the idea for the new part. “The writing for ‘Tumbbad 2’ is on, we had cracked a few story ideas too but they didn’t quite work at the screenplay …

Andhadhun, Tumbbad, Article 15, Pink find top spots as Twitterati list out favourite Hindi films in recent years
4 years, 7 months ago

Andhadhun, Tumbbad, Article 15, Pink find top spots as Twitterati list out favourite Hindi films in recent years

Firstpost  

Andhadhun and Tumbbad were among the top trends on Twitter in India with movie enthusiasts listing there favorite films over the recent years. The sudden Internet stir comes after producer Manish Mundra tweeted last night, asking netizens to “single out one Hindi film that has left one stunned and speechless…which one can call ‘masterpiece’ in the last 3/4 years.” “This …

Tumbbad actor-producer Sohum Shah on film's multiple Filmfare wins and plans for sequel
5 years, 9 months ago

Tumbbad actor-producer Sohum Shah on film's multiple Filmfare wins and plans for sequel

Firstpost  

Actor-producer Sohum Shah’s Tumbbad was in making for six years before it released in 2018 garnering accolades both from the critics and the audience. Will the film release this year?” says Shah and further explains, “The film’s release [date> jumped from 2013 to 2014 and then from 2014 to 2015, but I always had in my mind that the film …

Sohum Shah on Tumbbad 2: Always knew I would take this idea forward even when I was working on original
6 years, 2 months ago

Sohum Shah on Tumbbad 2: Always knew I would take this idea forward even when I was working on original

Firstpost  

Actor-producer Sohum Shah is already developing the second instalment of fantasy horror film Tumbbad. “I always knew I would take this idea forward even when I was working on the original. Even I will return in some way though we are yet to zero down as how,” Shah told Mumbai Mirror. However, he was unable to go forward with it …

Tumbbad box office collections: Soham Shah's historical horror fantasy earns Rs 5.85 cr on opening weekend
6 years, 2 months ago

Tumbbad box office collections: Soham Shah's historical horror fantasy earns Rs 5.85 cr on opening weekend

Firstpost  

Soham Shah’s historical horror fantasy Tumbbad hit cinemas on 12 October. The film, which earned Rs 65 lakhs on its opening day, has earned a total of Rs 5.85 crore in its opening week. — taran adarsh October 19, 2018 Tumbbad is written by Mitesh Shah, Adesh Prasad, Anil Barve and Ship of Theseus director Anand Gandhi. To me, it’s …

Tumbbad box office collection: Soham Shah's horror fantasy film collects Rs 3.25 crore on opening weekend
6 years, 3 months ago

Tumbbad box office collection: Soham Shah's horror fantasy film collects Rs 3.25 crore on opening weekend

Firstpost  

Tumbbad was the first Indian Film to open the prestigious Venice Film Festival’s Critics’ Week on 9 August. Soham Shah’s historical horror fantasy Tumbbad hit cinemas on 12 October. The film, which earned Rs 65 lakhs on its opening day has seen a slight rise in earnings with Rs 1.15 crores and Rs 1.45 crores on Saturday and Sunday respectively. …

Tumbbad movie review: Beauty and horror of imagination that stalks you gently
6 years, 3 months ago

Tumbbad movie review: Beauty and horror of imagination that stalks you gently

Deccan Chronicle  

Director: Rahi Anil Barve, Anand Gandhi Cast: Sohum Shah, Anita Date, Jyoti Malshe, Deepak Damle, Dhundiraj Prabhakar Jogalekar, Mohammad Samad Imagination is a fascinating thing. But tragedy strikes and the film takes a 14-year leap to Pune where Vinayak Rao, now a married man, is still dreaming of returning to Tumbbad to look for the hidden khazana. Tumbbad was first …

Tumbbad movie review: A visually rich story of greed and gold
6 years, 3 months ago

Tumbbad movie review: A visually rich story of greed and gold

Hindustan Times  

Tumbbad Director - Rahi Anil Barve Cast - Sohum Shah, Harish Khanna Rating - 3/5 Tumbbad movie review: Rahi Anil Barve’s first feature is an ambitious one, artistic and attentively made, reminding me of the trippystylings of filmmaker Tarsem Singh. Directed by Rahi Anil Barve and shot by the incredible Pankaj Kumar, Tumbbad is a visually startling film that seeks …

Sohum Shah on Tumbbad: Difficult to categorise it under one genre; It’s like a thali where every dish is delicious
6 years, 3 months ago

Sohum Shah on Tumbbad: Difficult to categorise it under one genre; It’s like a thali where every dish is delicious

Firstpost  

Sohum Shah is devoid of any pretences. It was Aamir Khan who had said in Three Idiots that whatever you intend to do in life, do it with 100 per cent devotion and success will follow suit.” Sohum is back again in the spotlight with his film, Tumbbad. To me, it’s like an Indian thali where every dish served is …

Tumbbad movie review: A fey, beautiful and dark masterpiece
6 years, 3 months ago

Tumbbad movie review: A fey, beautiful and dark masterpiece

Deccan Chronicle  

Director: Rahi Anil Barve Cast: Sohum Shah, Mohammad Samad, Anita Date and others. Director Rahi Anil Barve has crafted a film reminiscent of the traditional stories which are beguiling yet simultaneously frightening. Penned by Mitesh Shah, Adesh Prasad, Rahi Anil Barve and Anand Gandhi, the film begins in a village called 'Tumbbad' where it rains incessantly. Director Rahi Anil Barve …

Tumbbad movie review: Ship of Theseus team redefines horror with this genre-defying folksy fantasy flick
6 years, 3 months ago

Tumbbad movie review: Ship of Theseus team redefines horror with this genre-defying folksy fantasy flick

Firstpost  

Although Tumbbad is not a big film in conventional terms, in the sense that it features no superstars and is not flashy, it has certainly been mounted on a lavish scale. DoP Pankaj Kumar evidently shares his vision since he shoots the film’s creatures cleverly, mostly in dim settings and without allowing his camera to stare at them for long, …

Shah Rukh Khan, Rajkummar Rao are all praises for Tumbbad
6 years, 3 months ago

Shah Rukh Khan, Rajkummar Rao are all praises for Tumbbad

India TV News  

Bollywood’s superstar Shah Rukh Khan while lauding Tummbad, says that the horror film is a well-crafted piece of art. Shah Rukh took to praise the film, which recently had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival, on Twitter. Actors Rajkummar Rao, Sonakshi Sinha and Arjun Kapoor have also praised "Tumbbad". "Tumbbad" is an Eros International and Aanand L Rai's presentation …

Tumbbad Trailer Out: After Ghoul, this Aanand L Rai film attempts to redefine horror genre in Bollywood
6 years, 3 months ago

Tumbbad Trailer Out: After Ghoul, this Aanand L Rai film attempts to redefine horror genre in Bollywood

India TV News  

After Radhika Apte’s Ghoul, Tummbad is here to scare the daylights out of you. The intriguing trailer showcases the mythological tale that forms the backbone of this horror film. The ambitious project has been a six-long-year journey for actor Sohum Shah, while producer Aanand L Rai describes the film as a genre-defining one. It was the first ever Indian film …

Tumbbad trailer: Soham Shah's upcoming feature combines elements of horror, fantasy and folklore
6 years, 3 months ago

Tumbbad trailer: Soham Shah's upcoming feature combines elements of horror, fantasy and folklore

Firstpost  

The full-length trailer of Soham Shah’s Tumbbad was released on Tuesday. The trailer opens with a boy Vinayak declaring that an old mansion in their village had treasure buried in it and he believes to be its rightful heir after the owner dies. The project will be presented by Eros International and Aanand L Rai presentation and will be jointly …

Before Tumbbad, Soni, a look at other Indian films that premiered at Venice Film Festival — from Aparajito to Court
6 years, 4 months ago

Before Tumbbad, Soni, a look at other Indian films that premiered at Venice Film Festival — from Aparajito to Court

Firstpost  

Sohum Shah’s fantasy horror drama Tumbbad by Rahi Barve and Adesh Prasad is scheduled to open at Venice Film Festival’s Critics Week. Aparajito Satyajit Ray’s Aparajito, the second instalment to his The Apu Trilogy, based on Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay’s 1929 novel, Pather Panchali, became the first ever film to win both the Golden Lion and Critics Award at the 1957 Venice …

Tumbbad teaser out: Aanand L Rai’s horror film promises a spooky ride
6 years, 4 months ago

Tumbbad teaser out: Aanand L Rai’s horror film promises a spooky ride

India TV News  

The teaser of the horror thriller film Tumbbad is now out. Giving glimpses of fantasy, action, frights, and scares, Aanand L Rai's 'Tumbbad' is a thrilling roller coaster ride that questions the roots of human greed while providing entertainment of the purest kind. Taking to his Twitter account, Aanand L Rai recently shared Tumbbad new poster with a caption that …

Aanand L Rai to present Sohum Shah's Tumbbad: 'I want to be involved with genre-redefining films'
6 years, 6 months ago

Aanand L Rai to present Sohum Shah's Tumbbad: 'I want to be involved with genre-redefining films'

Firstpost  

Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions will also be producing, along with Zero, Anurag Kashyap’s Manmarziyan, Happy Phir Bhaag Jayegi, the sequel to Happy Bhaag Jayegi as well as the bilingual adventure drama Moothon. Tanu Weds Manu director Aanand L Rai, who had attended the pre-release screening of upcoming horror-mystery thriller Tumbbad, will be presenting the film under his home …

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