MUMBAI: In an exciting turn of events, the critically acclaimed film ‘Tumbbad’, led by and produced by Sohum Shah, has been re-released in theaters due to popular fan demand. To celebrate this occasion, content creator Ashish Chanchlani shared a heartwarming video, engaging in a candid conversation with Sohum Shah about the film’s journey, its re-release, and its profound impact.
Ashish Chanchlani shared the video of this conversation on his social media handle, captioned,
“Very rarely do we get a chance to support films that make our country proud
Tumbbad is one such film
I am honoured that sohum bhai wants to make sure that this message reaches everyone through my audience
He needs your support that this masterpiece of a film deserved in 2018
Go AND SUPPORT FILMS LIKE TUMBBAD! IT’S AN EXPERIENCE...
Which is re-releasing on 13th september
If you have watched it OR NOT WATCHED IT
Go and witness it on the biggest screen possible,
Its beautiful, scary, intriguing, mysterious but mostly deliciously entertaining
@shah_sohum @sohumshahfilms”
In the conversation, Chanchlani and Shah share a heartfelt hug, and Chanchlani expresses how the theme song of ‘Tumbbad’ gives him goosebumps every time he listens to it. They reminisce about the original release of the film in 2018, revealing that Sohum had texted Chanchlani six years ago, seeking support for the film. Now, in 2024, they celebrate its re-release together.
Chanchlani goes on to mention that he sent his entire team to the premiere of the re-release before him, but he plans to watch the film on Friday, buying the most expensive ticket available to contribute to Tumbbad's box office success. When asked about his feelings on the re-release, Sohum Shah shares his emotional journey, expressing his initial disappointment when the film did not perform well at the box office despite receiving critical acclaim. He felt like a failure but is now overwhelmed with gratitude for the fans' love, which has led to the film's re-release. Chanchlani urges the audience to seize this rare opportunity to watch ‘Tumbbad’ on the big screen, calling it a very lucky chance.
‘Tumbbad’ is a 2018 Hindi-language folk horror film directed by Rahi Anil Barve, with Anand Gandhi as the creative director, and Adesh Prasad as the co-director. It is written by Mitesh Shah, Prasad, Barve, and Gandhi, the film was produced by Sohum Shah, Aanand L. Rai, Mukesh Shah and Amita Shah, starring Sohum Shah in the lead role as Vinayak Rao.
‘Tumbbad’ went on to receive eight nominations at the 64th Filmfare Awards, winning three for Best Cinematography, Best Art Direction, and Best Sound Design. The film was also a notable success, with critics praising its gripping story, exceptional production design, and striking cinematography. Additionally, it was also the first Indian film to premiere in the Critics’ Week Section of the 75th Venice International Film Festival. Along with Sohum Shah's compelling performance, the cast included Jyoti Malshe and Anita Date-Kelkar, both of whom contributed significantly to the film’s atmospheric and haunting narrative.
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