‘Tumbbad’ — Har yug ka apna Raavan, har Raavan ka apna Dussehra

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Tumbbad

’, which took six years of actor Sohum Shah’s life, released last week and is being appreciated not just by industry folks, but also critics and the audience. The film received positive word-of-mouth. Some fans have also taken to social media to talk about how the film’s VFX quality is on par with some big Hollywood productions. Globally, critics have called ‘Tumbbad’ a wildly original and never-before-seen edge-of-the-seat fantasy thriller.

Heavily inspired from

Hindu

folktales and

mythology

, the film revolves around the age-old wisdom — good versus evil. Since the theme of ‘Tumbbad’ reminds us of what the festival of Dussehra stands for, the makers have released a new poster, which captures the essence of the festival. It says, ‘Har yug ka apna Raavan, har Raavan ka apna Dussehra’.

When asked about it, Sohum said, “I have always felt a deep connection with ‘Tumbbad’, because it reminds me of the mythological stories that I have heard as a child. It seems that the audience is acknowledging it, too.”

Aanand L Rai, who has presented the film, said, “The essence of ‘Tumbbad’ is very simple; it talks about good versus evil and this has been executed in an imaginative and thrilling manner. That it has been received with enthusiasm is evident with the growing word-of-mouth.” The film is directed by debutant Rahi Anil Barve and Adesh Prasad, and is jointly produced by Sohum Shah, Aanand L Rai, Mukesh Shah and Amita Shah. ‘Tumbbad’ is in cinemas now.