Tumbbad follows the life of Vinayak Rao, born into hardship in the rainy, eerie village of Tumbbad. As a child, he hears whispered legends about cursed treasure linked to the forgotten god Hastar, said to be guarded in a forbidden underground chamber. As Vinayak grows into a man, he becomes consumed by the lure of gold, repeatedly returning to the hidden cavern despite warnings. Each descent into the chamber tests his courage and morality, revealing that the true curse may lie in how greed transforms human nature. What begins as a quest for wealth turns into a haunting exploration of ambition, fear, and consequence. With minimal dialogue and rich production design, the film crafts a mythic, mood-driven tale that stays with the viewer.
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One shocking fact about Tumbbad is that the film nearly starred Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role more than a decade before its release, but the project was shelved in 2008 due to funding issues. The movie eventually took over ten years to complete, with Sohum Shah stepping in as lead and producer making its long-gestation journey almost as legendary as the curse it depicts.
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