'Tumbbad' mints over ₹4cr in 2 days upon re-release
The re-release of Tumbbad, featuring Sohum Shah, has achieved remarkable success at the box office. In just two days, the film has reportedly earned over ₹4 crore in India, surpassing its original opening weekend earnings of approximately ₹3.25 crore. Per Sacnilk, the film may mint over ₹7 crore by the end of the weekend. This impressive performance underscores the enduring appeal of Shah's cinematic work among Indian audiences.
A story of insatiable greed
IMDb describes the film's storyline as, "A mythological story about a goddess who created the entire universe. The plot revolves around the consequences when humans build a temple for her first-born." The film was directed by Rahi Anil Barve and also starred Rudra Soni, Anita Date-Kelkar, and Ronjini Chakraborty. Originally declared a flop upon its release, the film gained a cult following after its arrival on OTT.
'Tumbbad 2' is in the making!
On Saturday, Shah took to social media to announce a sequel to the celebrated horror-thriller. Previously, Shah had mentioned that scripting for the sequel was underway, but did not provide a timeline. Now, the official announcement suggests that the team has made significant progress in terms of the pre-production work. Shah, however, did not mention a release date.