Why director Soum Shah’s ‘Tumbbad’ is called one of the best horror films in Indian cinema

Horror is an under-appreciated genre in India. The Indian film industry has been striving to produce quality horror films for decades. Some of them met Cinego’s expectations, but most did not. Did you know that there is a horror film that is considered one of the finest horror films in India?This film technically falls under the fantasy-horror genre, but it is an experimental film that does not feature any big stars. It is a work. That might be the reason why so many people don’t know about this movie. The film was acclaimed, won awards, and received critical acclaim, but was not a box office success. Wondering which movie we’re talking about? It’s none other than Rahi Anil Babu and Anand Gandhi’s Tumbbad. Let’s take a closer look at this movie today.

Tumbbad is a unique combination of horror and fantasy based on folklore. The main character of this movie is actor Soum Shah. He plays a man named Vinayak who is unashamedly greedy yet brave. The story is set in the 1900s. Vinayak has returned to his ancestral village after decades. What is his motive? To find hidden treasure in a creepy old fort.

What makes this movie stand out is its captivating cinematography. Every frame of this movie is perfectly crafted. The film’s locations and sets add to its mystical atmosphere. The story of Tumbbad is also unique. This isn’t just a horror movie with jump scares. Instead, it focuses on human nature, society, casteist norms, etc. Sohum Shah was outstanding in the role of Vinayak. His believable performance brought the film to life.

‘Tumbad’ was released in theaters on October 12, 2018. It took him five years to make ‘Tumbad’. This film had to face financial difficulties. In an interview last year, Sohum Shah revealed how he faced huge financial difficulties while making the film. He even revealed that he had to sell his apartment and real estate to finance the film. “I heard that when Raj Kapoor was making films, he too had to sell his house,” said director Soum Shah, adding that filmmaking is similar to raising a child.