Tumbbad&nbsp;director Rahi Anil Barve says he will not be part of the critically acclaimed film's upcoming sequel, days after lead star and producer Sohum Shah announced the continuation of the franchise.

The filmmaker's comments come after the re-release of Tumbbad, which originally hit the screens in 2018, in theatres on September 13.

According to him, Barve has been working on a trilogy of films, comprising Tumbbad, Pahadpangira&nbsp;and Pakshitirtha.

"For decades I worked on this insane trilogy with many producers changing in between. First was the greed of patriarchy. My personal and much darker version of father, son and the holy ghost.

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"Second deals with the dawn of feminism and holier than holy satipratha - 'Pahadpangira'. Third, the end of this trilogy will be 'Pakshitirtha'. That's all I have to say for now," he wrote in an X post on Saturday night.

The director wished luck to Shah and co-director Adesh Prasad for the follow-up of Tumbbad, which was announced a day after the movie was re-released in theatres.

"I wish Sohum and Aadesh all the best for Tumbbad II; I have no doubt it will be an outstanding success." Shah left a comment on Barve's post congratulating the filmmaker for his upcoming projects. "Congratulations mere bhai for Gulkanda and Raktabrahmand or jaldi Sai shuru kar de pahadpangira. Maza aayega (sic)" he wrote.

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The director said: "I am always there for you. thanks for everything", to which Shah replied, "Likewise".

In the post, Barve also said he plans to start production on Pahadpangira in March 2025 after completing work on Gulkanda Tales and Raktabramhand.

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Tumbbad is a horror fantasy feature film, produced by Sohum Shah Films. Set in a Maharashtra village, the film explores Vinayak Rao's (Shah) descent into greed and obsession as he seeks out a mythical treasure guarded by the malevolent entity Hastar.

By Friday, Tumbbad had collected Rs 13.44 crore net in its re-run at the domestic box office, surpassing its collection back when it was released in 2018.

Tumbbad director Rahi Anil Barve says he will not be part of the critically acclaimed film's upcoming sequel, days after lead star and producer Sohum Shah announced the continuation of the franchise.

Tumbbad director Rahi Anil Barve says he will not be part of the critically acclaimed film's upcoming sequel, days after lead star and producer Sohum Shah announced the continuation of the franchise. The filmmaker's comments come after the re-release of Tumbbad, which originally hit the screens in 2018, in theatres on September 13. According to him, Barve has been working on a trilogy of films, comprising Tumbbad, Pahadpangira and Pakshitirtha. "For decades I worked on this insane trilogy with many producers changing in between. First was the greed of patriarchy. My personal and much darker version of father, son and the holy ghost. Also read: Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta's cult movie Veer Zaara enters Rs 100 crore club "Second deals with the dawn of feminism and holier than holy satipratha - 'Pahadpangira'. Third, the end of this trilogy will be 'Pakshitirtha'. That's all I have to say for now," he wrote in an X post on Saturday night. The director wished luck to Shah and co-director Adesh Prasad for the follow-up of Tumbbad, which was announced a day after the movie was re-released in theatres. "I wish Sohum and Aadesh all the best for Tumbbad II; I have no doubt it will be an outstanding success." Shah left a comment on Barve's post congratulating the filmmaker for his upcoming projects. "Congratulations mere bhai for Gulkanda and Raktabrahmand or jaldi Sai shuru kar de pahadpangira. Maza aayega (sic)" he wrote. pic.twitter.com/nkXvJgMZWe — rahi anil barve (@BarveRahi) September 21, 2024 × The director said: "I am always there for you. thanks for everything", to which Shah replied, "Likewise". In the post, Barve also said he plans to start production on Pahadpangira in March 2025 after completing work on Gulkanda Tales and Raktabramhand. Also read: Tumbbad re-release week 1 collection: Sohum Shah's film earns impressive numbers Tumbbad is a horror fantasy feature film, produced by Sohum Shah Films. Set in a Maharashtra village, the film explores Vinayak Rao's (Shah) descent into greed and obsession as he seeks out a mythical treasure guarded by the malevolent entity Hastar. By Friday, Tumbbad had collected Rs 13.44 crore net in its re-run at the domestic box office, surpassing its collection back when it was released in 2018.

Tumbbad director Rahi Anil Barve won't return for film's sequel, wishes team all the best

Actor-producer Sohum Shah's Tumbbad&nbsp;made a stellar return to theatres, earning a net box office collection of Rs 1.65 crore on the first day of its re-release, nearly three times its original opening six years ago.

Directed by Rahi Anil Barve and produced by the actor under his banner Sohum Shah Films, the atmospheric horror drama received critical acclaim when it released in theatres on October 12, 2018.

At the time, the film had earned Rs 65 lakh on the opening day and eventually ended its theatrical run with a net collection of over Rs 12 crore.

On popular demand, Shah re-released the movie in theatres across the country on Friday and fans didn't disappoint the actor-producer.

In an Instagram post, Sohum Shah Films said the movie earned ₹1.65 crore net at the box office.

According to the film's team, the day one collection of "Tumbbad" surpasses the re-release numbers of "classic films such as 'Sholay', 'Mughal-e-Azam', and 'Rockstar'".

"'Tumbbad' has been a special journey and a labour of love for us, and to see the love it continues to receive is overwhelming and only ratifies our belief and ethos of Sohum Shah Films that content is king," Shah told PTI.

Set in a Maharashtra village, “Tumbbad” explores Vinayak Rao's descent into greed and obsession as he seeks out a mythical treasure guarded by the malevolent entity Hastar.

The box office performance of "Tumbbad" on re-release has also surprised cinema exhibitors.

Kamal Gianchandani, CEO of PVR INOX Pictures Limited, said he is confident the film will have a "very long run" in its second innings.

"It’s a blockbuster in the re-release category. We are happy with the producers, and they did a fantastic job of positioning and timing the re-release well. We believe it will have a very long run at the box office.

"Many re-released films have done well like ‘Rockstar’, ‘Laila Majnu’, ‘Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein’ but this one is on another level in terms of business. It’s been a cult hit, a lot of people have seen it on TV and streaming platforms... We had thought it would do well but the numbers have exceeded our expectations," Gianchandani told PTI.

Akshay Rathi, who owns theatres in central India, said the response to "Tumbbad" this time around has been "very encouraging".

"It is one of those movies that didn't get its due in true sense at the box office when it was released. Through its release on TV and streaming platforms, the movie found an audience that fell in love with it, and regretted the fact they couldn't experience it in cinema halls.

"To be able to experience it in theatres, they all are coming in encouraging numbers," he told PTI.

Among all the re-releases, the film could end up being the highest grossers, Rathi added.

"It's difficult to put a number to the film, but it has sold over 20,000 tickets in advance booking. Even in the limited release, the film will grow strength to strength. It might make ₹4 to 6 crore at the box office, anything is possible," he said.

On Saturday, Shah announced a sequel to "Tumbbad", a long-standing demand from the film's loyal fanbase.

The actor-producer assured fans that the sequel will dig deeper into the theme of greed.

“With ‘Tumbbad 2’, we want to push the cinematic experience and boundaries even further. ‘Tumbbad 2’ will take audiences deeper into the world we’ve created, with bigger twists and a more intense exploration of what happens when greed knows no limits,” Shah said.

Actor-producer Sohum Shah's Tumbbad made a stellar return to theatres, earning a net box office collection of Rs 1.65 crore on the first day of its re-release, nearly three times its original opening six years ago.

Actor-producer Sohum Shah's Tumbbad made a stellar return to theatres, earning a net box office collection of Rs 1.65 crore on the first day of its re-release, nearly three times its original opening six years ago. Directed by Rahi Anil Barve and produced by the actor under his banner Sohum Shah Films, the atmospheric horror drama received critical acclaim when it released in theatres on October 12, 2018. At the time, the film had earned Rs 65 lakh on the opening day and eventually ended its theatrical run with a net collection of over Rs 12 crore. On popular demand, Shah re-released the movie in theatres across the country on Friday and fans didn't disappoint the actor-producer. In an Instagram post, Sohum Shah Films said the movie earned ₹1.65 crore net at the box office. According to the film's team, the day one collection of "Tumbbad" surpasses the re-release numbers of "classic films such as 'Sholay', 'Mughal-e-Azam', and 'Rockstar'". "'Tumbbad' has been a special journey and a labour of love for us, and to see the love it continues to receive is overwhelming and only ratifies our belief and ethos of Sohum Shah Films that content is king," Shah told PTI. Set in a Maharashtra village, “Tumbbad” explores Vinayak Rao's descent into greed and obsession as he seeks out a mythical treasure guarded by the malevolent entity Hastar. The box office performance of "Tumbbad" on re-release has also surprised cinema exhibitors. Kamal Gianchandani, CEO of PVR INOX Pictures Limited, said he is confident the film will have a "very long run" in its second innings. "It’s a blockbuster in the re-release category. We are happy with the producers, and they did a fantastic job of positioning and timing the re-release well. We believe it will have a very long run at the box office. "Many re-released films have done well like ‘Rockstar’, ‘Laila Majnu’, ‘Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein’ but this one is on another level in terms of business. It’s been a cult hit, a lot of people have seen it on TV and streaming platforms... We had thought it would do well but the numbers have exceeded our expectations," Gianchandani told PTI. Akshay Rathi, who owns theatres in central India, said the response to "Tumbbad" this time around has been "very encouraging". "It is one of those movies that didn't get its due in true sense at the box office when it was released. Through its release on TV and streaming platforms, the movie found an audience that fell in love with it, and regretted the fact they couldn't experience it in cinema halls. "To be able to experience it in theatres, they all are coming in encouraging numbers," he told PTI. Among all the re-releases, the film could end up being the highest grossers, Rathi added. "It's difficult to put a number to the film, but it has sold over 20,000 tickets in advance booking. Even in the limited release, the film will grow strength to strength. It might make ₹4 to 6 crore at the box office, anything is possible," he said. On Saturday, Shah announced a sequel to "Tumbbad", a long-standing demand from the film's loyal fanbase. The actor-producer assured fans that the sequel will dig deeper into the theme of greed. “With ‘Tumbbad 2’, we want to push the cinematic experience and boundaries even further. ‘Tumbbad 2’ will take audiences deeper into the world we’ve created, with bigger twists and a more intense exploration of what happens when greed knows no limits,” Shah said.

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