The re-release of the 2018 horror film Tumbbad has kept the fans and critics abuzz. Helmed by Rahi Anil Barve, starring Sohum Shah, the film did not have a very strong run when released despite great reviews. Its re-release on September 13, 2024, has been a second opportunity.
Tumbbad minted ₹13.48 crores at the India box office upon its first release, coming short of the estimated ₹15 crore budget. With time, it attained cult status on OTT platforms as the haunting visuals and raw folk magic spellbound many in the film. The recent popularity has laid the ground for probable success.
Early estimates indicate that Tumbbad is just ₹1.52 crores short of recovering its budget. Given the recent interest in horror films and the fact that it already has a fairly established fan base, the movie is expected to do more business than its initial box office collections. The re-release seems to be an attempt at cashing in on the film’s cult status and the recent appreciation for alternate cinema in India.
Tumbbad Original release India Box Office Collection
| Day | Box Office Collection |
|---|---|
| Opening Day | 0.5 Crore |
| Opening Weekend | 2.94 Crore |
| Opening Week | 5 Crore |
| Lifetime Collection | 12.15 Crore |
| Lifetime Collection Including rerelease | 13.45 Crore |
| Worldwide collections Gross | 15.5 Crore |
The trend seems to be part of a larger movement of bringing back films that were perhaps ahead of their times. With its dark and atmospheric storytelling, Tumbbad has struck a chord with audiences that have been thirsting for something other than the routine Bollywood fare. Its return to the theaters speaks to its durability and the changing tastes of Indian audiences.
The cult classic Tumbbad has hit the big screen again, and its fans are left wondering if this time it will finally have a taste of that flavor of success which it so rightfully deserves at the box office. Whether it will succeed or not remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: Tumbbad has earned its position as a modern cult classic.