Rahil Anil Barve's 'Tumbbad' has completed five years of its release. Its engrossing screenplay blends greed and caste system themes, warranting multiple watches.
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Representation of greed
The quote, "There's enough for everybody's need but not for everyone's greed," echoes throughout as Vinayak (Sohum Shah) repeatedly returns to the "Goddess's womb" for gold.
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Mythical storytelling
'Tumbbad's mythical storytelling is charged with the power of folklore, and the story about the Goddess of Prosperity and her son Hastar draw us in.
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Filmmaking
Shot over four Monsoons, the film's strikingly real rain scenes heighten its originality and suspense. It also reflects how much work went into the drama.
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Avarice's dark consequences
The story explores the consequences of unchecked avarice, as characters touched by Hastar face a life worse than death and are left to rot.