Why Sohum Shah said 'Tumbbad' was 'wronged' upon release
Actor Sohum Shah recently expressed his excitement over the re-release of his 2018 folk horror drama, Tumbbad, in theaters on Friday, September 13. He said that he's thrilled about the development as the film didn't perform well during its initial release. "Many people complained about when the film would be re-released," he added. Here are more details on this.
'Tumbbad' will finally get the audience it deserves, says Shah
Shah believes that Tumbbad will finally receive the recognition it deserves with its re-release. "People realized the value of this film after it was released on OTT. This film was wronged, and it should get its due this time," he said. He also mentioned that he might surprise his fans by visiting theaters unannounced during the film's screening.
Shah emphasizes on theatrical experience of 'Tumbbad'
Shah emphasized that Tumbbad is a film best experienced in theaters, given its sound design and visual effects. "This is not an OTT type film. It is larger than life," he said. He also highlighted the growing popularity of the horror genre among audiences. "The aspiration value romantic films had, has gotten lost somewhere. Now, a genre has opened up for horror because people are tired of watching romantic films," he added.
'Re-release trend has given second chances to many films'
Shah pointed out that the re-release trend has provided several films with a second chance, citing examples like Rockstar (2011) and Laila Majnu (2018). "With Tumbbad, more than nostalgia, the fact is that it didn't get its chance to shine. Moreover, the film is such that it should only be watched in theaters," he said. He expressed hope that Tumbbad would perform better at the box office this time around.
