Sohum Shah's Tumbbad Sells 13,000 Tickets For First Day Of Re-Release, Producer Aanand L. Rai Calls It 'More Than Just A Film'

Sohum Shah’s critically acclaimed Tumbbad is re-releasing in theatres on Friday. The original release was in 2018. Despite the acclaim, the film underperformed at the box office back then. However, Tumbbad returns to reclaim the success.

Tumbbad re-release box office Scripting history at the box office, Tumbbad’s re-run seems to be topping movie buffs’ lists. According to film trade analyst Komal Nahta, the film sold 13,000 tickets for Friday in advance booking. Sharing the data on his X account (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “A thunderous comeback for Tumbbad! Over 13,000 advance tickets sold across national chains – 9,200 at PVR & INOX and 3,800 at Cinepolis! This re-release is about to break its original first-day record!”

A thunderous comeback for Tumbbad! Over 13,000 advance tickets sold across national chains – 9,200 at PVR & INOX and 3,800 at Cinepolis! This re-release is about to break its original first-day record!@BarveRahi #AdeshPrasad @s0humshah @aanandlrai #Mukeshshah #AmitaShah… pic.twitter.com/QiraIdZTfT

— Komal Nahta (@KomalNahta) September 12, 2024

In a statement on Tumbbad’s re-release, Aanand L. Rai of Colour Yellow Productions said, “ Tumbbad was more than just a film for us—it was a journey into uncharted territory. The curiosity and the questions about a possible Tumbbad 2 even today, speaks volumes about its impact. We’re incredibly proud of Tumbbad and look forward to audiences witnessing it again. This is undoubtedly one of Colour Yellow Productions’ proudest ventures, and also another step in its journey of experimenting with genres.” ALSO READ: Tumbbad Re-Release: Sohum Shah Says Film Was Initially 'Misunderstood By Masses' | EXCLUSIVEIn an exclusive interview with Zoom, Sohum Shah said, “At the time of its original release, Tumbbad was up against certain commercial expectations that didn’t align with its unconventional narrative. Maybe it was ahead of its time or simply misunderstood by the masses. I truly hope that this re-release can correct that. Over the years, the appreciation for atmospheric, genre-bending films has grown, so I believe Tumbbad will get its long-overdue recognition this time.” About Tumbbad Tumbbad is about Vinayak Rao and his family who face catastrophic consequences while trying to claim monster Hastar’s cursed wealth.